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Academic Apartheid: Race and the Criminalization of Failure in an American Suburb
March 30, 2023 - 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Join us on March 30th for a thought-provoking talk by Dr. Sean J. Drake, Assistant Professor of Sociology at Syracuse University. In "Academic Apartheid: Race and the Criminalization of Failure in an American Suburb," Drake presents an insightful analysis of longstanding educational inequality from a nuanced perspective. Drawing on over two years of ethnographic fieldwork, he unveils hidden institutional mechanisms that lead to the overt segregation and symbolic criminalization of Black, Latino, and lower-income students who struggle academically. This talk will explore how institutional definitions of success contribute to school segregation, how institutional actors leverage those definitions to justify inequality, and how local immigrant groups use their ethnic resources to succeed. Don't miss out on this interactive discussion and register today!
This talk will be both held in the ECC (1840) and livestreamed on the frontpage of the SSW website.
About Dr. Sean J. DrakeDr. Sean J. Drake is Assistant Professor of Sociology in the Maxwell School of Citizenship & Public Affairs at Syracuse University, Senior Research Associate at the Maxwell Center for Policy Research, and Faculty Affiliate at the University of Michigan School of Social Work. Professor Drake holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of California, Irvine, and a B.A. in Psychology from Stanford University.
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For Prospective Students- Connect Virtually with a Current MSW Student!
March 31, 2023 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
What's the program really like? Where is your field placement? What do social work students do for fun? Join an MSW student as well as other prospective MSW students for a live webchat about the School of Social Work. Our MSW students are excited to answer any questions that you have and share their feedback about the program.
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Community Conversation: The Role and Perception of Social Workers in Interdisciplinary Work
March 31, 2023 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
MSW student facilitators Shani Horn and L Tantay invite you to a Community Conversation about the role and perception of social workers in interdisciplinary work on Friday, March 31st, from 12-1pm online via Zoom.
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Social Work Career Services Job Fair (in person)
March 31, 2023 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Students can connect with our Career Services team for a variety of resources for professional development, career counseling, job search strategies, license preparation and more.