Showing events starting from July 1, 2019

July 9, 2020 - 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM ET

Join the ENGAGE team on 7/9 for a special virtual discussion featuring activists and those personally impacted by the criminal justice system, about the legislative fight to dismantle policies that help to disproportionately incarcerate and criminalize our Black and Brown communities. Speakers include:

Amani Sawari, Campaign Coordinator for the #RightToVote campaign

Baraka Sanders, SSW student, criminal justice reform activist, and former juvenile lifer

Sophie Ordway, SSW student and criminal justice reform activist

Erika Geiss, State Senator Representing the 6th Senate District

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July 10, 2020 - 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM ET

This course will present the fundamental knowledge and skills needed to develop and manage the budget of a nonprofit social service organization and its programs. Students will learn to use techniques necessary to: 1) Plan, develop, display, revise, monitor, and evaluate a program budget; 2) Evaluate past financial performance (e.g. financial statements); 3) Monitor and evaluate the cost-efficiency and cost-effectiveness of a nonprofit program and a nonprofit organization.

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July 10, 2020 - 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET

The workshop encourages participants to define and identify oppressive ideas and behaviors and the impact on marginalized populations. Participants will work collaboratively to examine individual biases and develop a plan to actively change individual and systematic oppressive actions.

Participants in the session will participate in lecture and small group discussions to develop increased awareness and identify methods to disrupt practice of systematic oppression and the outcomes.

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July 10, 2020 - 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM ET

This course will address the sexual health needs of individuals and couples throughout the adult lifespan over diverse cultures and populations. This interpersonal practice minicourse can augment other interpersonal practice courses or can be taken independently. Building on basic sex therapy models and integrating these models with multicultural counseling theory and cultural and ethical competencies, course participants will examine their own cultural backgrounds, belief systems, and biases specifically with reference to sexual health. Utilizing the lifespan approach, key considerations in sexual health education and sexual health treatments will be described. Course participants will learn culturally appropriate assessment, diagnosis, and brief intervention approaches and will be challenged to think about the adjustment of interventions to include multicultural considerations and the intersectionality of clients identities. The course will emphasize strengths-based adaptation and resiliency in...

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July 14, 2020 - 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM ET

"What was your favorite class?" "What are some electives that you took?" "What professor did you really connect with?" 

Ready to register for classes? Meet with several current MSW students to learn about their experiences, and what classes really stood out to them. 

This is an off-site, web-based session and may be attended via the Internet. The session will be recorded.

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July 15, 2020 - 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET

This workshop will provide an overview of the development, implementation, and evaluation processes of a cohort of learners focused on gaining advanced skills in being leaders in working with and within Black communities and organizations by utilizing African Centered theoretical approaches.

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July 16, 2020 - 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM ET

Join us in examining and learning how police brutality disproportionately targets Black people with disabilities, how law enforcement is racist and ableist by nature, and how to ground our movements in disability justice. Nationally-renowned disability justice scholars and activists will be joining us. Speakers include:

Talila “TL” Lewis, Attorney, Social Justice engineer, Educator, Organizer, Artist

Dustin “DG” Gibson, Community Builder, Educator, Disability Justice and Criminal Justice Reform Activist.

Teddy Dorsette III, Communications Manager & Organizer, Detroit Disability Power

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July 16, 2020 - 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM ET

What agency are you currently in? What assignments did you complete during field? How did you balance field and course work?

Meet with several MSW students for a live webchat! They're excited to answer any questions you may have and share their feedback about Field Placements.

This is an off-site, web-based session and may be attended via the Internet. The session will be recorded.

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