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Bright Lights and Windows: A look behind the curtain of Dutch sex work
23rd Annual De Vries - VanderKooy Memorial Lecture
March 28, 2019 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm
The Red Light District of Amsterdam speaks to our imagination as a symbol of Dutch liberalism, pragmatism, and the normalization of the human experience. Bernice Severin will discuss how, behind the neon lights, hides a deeper, darker culture of exploitation. The audience will come away with an understanding of the history, culture, policy, and economics of Dutch prostitution, as it has expanded beyond canal-front windows to sex farms and storage rooms. Bernice Severin is a social worker with Veilig Thuis (Safe At Home), an advice center and hotline for domestic and child abuse. From 2011 to 2017 she worked for the Amsterdam Coordination Center Against Human Trafficking.
This event is sponsored by the Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures, the De Vries - VanderKooy endowment, School of Social Work, Institute for the Humanities, Rackham Graduate School, International Institute, Center for European Studies, Netherlands Embassy, Washington D.C., Netherlands America University League -
2019 Student Learning Symposium
March 29, 2019 - 9:30am to 3:30pm
Paving the Path: Diversity, Advocacy, And Research of Social Workers
The 2019 Student Learning symposium is both a celebration of knowledge and a professional opportunity for highlighting the excellence in learning we have come to associate with the School of Social Work. Students will present topics and issues they are passionate about through a variety of presentations (posters, data blitz, etc.). Everyone is encouraged to attend and see how students have used the knowledge obtained in the School of Social Work to develop their work and research.
Topics covered include:
Queer and Transgender Affirmation
Various Practice Styles/Methods
Children & Families
Education
Health Care
Community Engagement
and more
Refreshments will be served
Sponsored by The School of Social Work
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Reflections on the End of the Safety Net as We Know It
March 29, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:30pm
The Learning Community on Poverty and Inequality (LCPI) and Poverty Solutions are pleased to present a talk by Dr. Sheldon Danziger titled Reflections on the End of the Safety Net as We Know It. This event will be held from 12pm to 1:30pm in SSWB B780 on March 29, 2019. Lunch will be provided.
Sheldon H. Danziger is the President of the Russell Sage Foundation. Previously he was the Henry J. Meyer Distinguished University Professor of Public Policy at the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, Research Professor at the Population Studies Center, and Director of the National Poverty Center at the University of Michigan.
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Alumni Networking Lunch: N. Vanessa Jackson, LMSW
April 1, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Come to have a free lunch, learn about clinical work in nonprofits as well as in a medical setting. Vanessa has worked as a clinical therapist for well over 10 years, she earned her bachelor’s degree from Tuskegee University and her master’s degree from the University of Michigan, School of Social Work. Much of her clinical practice has been with survivors of childhood sexual abuse as well as individuals overcoming traumatic experiences. She has a significant amount of clinical experience working with individuals battling depression, anxiety and adjustment disorders. She’s highly regarded for her efforts in addressing specialty clinical areas to include crisis intervention, trauma focused sensory intervention, juvenile risk assessment and family skill building.
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Our stories are our medicine: Centering culture, resistance, healing, and art in research with Indigenous communities
April 1, 2019 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Announcing the Second Annual Symposium on Community Action and Research
Our stories are our medicine: Centering culture, resistance, healing, and art in research with Indigenous communities
Monday, April 1, 3-5pm – Educational Conference Center, School of Social Work
KeynoteRamona Beltran, Associate Professor of Social Work – University of Denver
DiscussantCintia Huitzil, Joint PhD Student in Anthropology and Social Work – University of Michigan
Amy Stillman, Professor of American Culture and Music
Don Lyons, MSW and a citizen of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibway and descendant of Six Nations Mohawk.
QuestionsEmail Lorraine Gutierrez (lorraing@umich.edu) or Joseph Galura (jgalura@umich.edu) if you have any further questions.
Sponsored by the Graduate Certificate in Community Action and Research with support from LSA Department of American Culture Latina/o Studies
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Siena Heights University BSW Class Visit
April 2, 2019 - 11:00am to 12:15pm
An admissions representative will be coming to Siena Heights University to present on U-M's MSW and PhD programs. For more information, contact ssw.msw.info@umich.edu.
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Destigmatizing Mental Health: Free the Mind Wellness Fair
April 3, 2019 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Come take an opportunity to relax and unwind at the Free the Mind Wellness Fair! The fair will feature self-care activities, games, healthy snacks, and on-campus resources that support wellness. Michelle Mattison will also lead a yoga session from 12:30-1:30 PM in room 1636. If you plan to attend the yoga session, please RSVP below.
If you have any questions regarding this event, please reach out to Mental Health Matters (mentalhealthmatters-exec@umich.edu) or the DEI Office (ssw-dei-office@umich.edu).
Join us later that evening for the Destigmatizing Mental Health Panel and Discussion.
Co-sponsored by Mental Health Matters, the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Office of Student Services.
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Licensure for Social Work Professionals
April 3, 2019 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Michelle Woods, Director of Career Services, will discuss licensure in MI and how to research rules and regulations for other states. The ASWB exams utilized for licensure will also be discussed.
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Destigmatizing Mental Health: Panel & Discussion
April 3, 2019 - 5:00pm to 6:30pm
This panel discussion will feature faculty, staff and students sharing their expert knowledge & personal experiences surrounding the intersection of mental health & diversity. Participants will be given an opportunity to engage with the content of the panel discussion in small groups following the panel.
If you have any questions regarding this event, please reach out to Mental Health Matters (mentalhealthmatters-exec@umich.edu) or the DEI Office (ssw-dei-office@umich.edu).
Feel free to join us earlier in the day for the Free the Mind Wellness Fair!
Co-sponsored by Mental Health Matters, the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Office of Student Services.
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MSW/PHD Prospective Student Session
April 4, 2019 - 3:00pm to 4:30pm
This session will provide the opportunity to learn more about the University of Michigan School of Social Work MSW and PhD in Social Wok and Social Science programs. Topics covered will include: Curriculum Options, Dual Degree Programs, Application Process, Financial Aid, and more.
PLEASE NOTE: This session will be held at the School of Social Work.