Showing events starting from April 1, 2020 up to April 30, 2020
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Behavioral or "Process" Addictions
April 28, 2020 - 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET
For the majority of time that addiction treatment has been available in the United States, the focus has been on the destructive misuse of alcohol &/or other chemical substances. However such "process addictions" as gambling, compulsive sexual behavior, and an increasing variety of internet-related pursuits have gained increasing amounts of attention, as unchecked involvement has led to negative outcomes that have impaired quality-of-life and crippled level-of-functioning for many. This webinar will discuss cross-cutting elements found to be common to all forms of chemical and behavioral addiction, as well as reviewing existing recovery resources and further implications for treatment & recovery.
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CANCELLED - Prospective Student Information Session - Chicago, IL
April 29, 2020 - 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM ET
CancelledThis session will provide the opportunity to learn more about the University of Michigan School of Social Work's MSW & PhD Programs. Topics covered will include: MSW/PhD Curriculum, Dual Degree Programs, Application Process, Degree Requirements, and Financial Aid. Stay for a reception immediatelly following to meet current students and alumni of the School of Social Work.
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Career Center and OFE Incoming Students Field Webinar
April 29, 2020 - 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM ET
This session will walk admitted students through the process of applying for a field placement. All admitted students should plan to attend this session live or view the recording. Presenters will also discuss how to effectively utilize the Career Center in preparing field application materials. The last 30 minutes of the session will discuss specific information for students planning to apply for a school placement.
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ENGAGE: COVID-19 Response Virtual Discussion Featuring Deepa Iyer
April 30, 2020 - 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM ET
Join ENGAGE SSW along with Student Union President, Briana Tetsch, for a virtual discussion on April 30 at 12 PM featuring nationally renowned racial justice advocate, lawyer, scholar and author of “We Too Sing America,” Deepa Iyer. Iyer is a strategic advisor at Building Movement Project and director of Solidarity Is. Iyer’s areas of expertise include the post 9/11 America experiences of South Asian, Muslim, Arab and Sikh immigrants, immigration and civil rights policies, and racial equity and solidarity practices. Iyer will be discussing her recent work on "Mapping our Social Change Roles in Times of Crisis."
Attending this session will count for field credit.
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Discussion on Covid-19, New Orleans, Louisiana, and LGBTQ+
April 30, 2020 - 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM ET
This week we will focus on the history of pandemics in the United States, specifically in New Orleans, and their impact while they are raging and beyond. We will also focus on the impact of COVID-19 on LGBTQ+ individuals and communities. Special guests from Louisiana and around here will discuss Identity and Vulnerabilities in the time of COVID-19:
Jen Scott, PhD, LMSW, Assistant Professor, Social Work, Louisiana State University
Robin McDowell, PhD Candidate, African American Studies, Harvard University
Rashun Miles, MA,MSW, PhD Student, University of Mississippi
Marc Arthur, PhD, Postdoctoral Fellow, Social Work, University of Michigan
Leon Golson, Director of Prevention Programs, UNIFIED
Khalid Hudson, Senior Organizer with Together Baton Rouge
Beth Shermman, Associate Clinical Faculty, Social Work, University of Michigan
Lady Carlson, Lead Organizer at West Side Sponsoring Committee and Together Louisiana.
Guests will contribute their perspective from Louisiana in a conversation on how multiple personal identities make us more or less vulnerable to the virus and to its associated stigma and inequities.
This follows on conversations the Faculty Allies for Diversity have been having for the past four weeks on social consequences of the pandemic. For the next few weeks, we will invite guests to speak on issues concerning New Jersey (Newark and Brazil) both hard hit by COVID-19. Please join us!
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25th Annual Lavender Graduation
April 30, 2020 - 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM ET
Lavender Graduation is a celebration of LGBTQ graduates at the University of Michigan. Graduates from any school/college in the University from any academic level are welcome to participate. All participating graduates will receive a FREE rainbow 2020 tassel, lavender cords, and a Lavender Degree! Families, students, faculty, and staff are all welcome to join the celebration. Light appetizers will be served after the ceremony.