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CASC Community Conversation
January 11, 2021 - 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET
We invite you, as part of the CASC community, to join with us on Monday, January 11th at 1pm for a Community Discussion to reflect the moment we find ourselves.Zoom Link will be sent prior to program
In our time together we can draw strength and inspiration from grassroots organizers around the country that have created visions for better futures and caring communities. Let’s ground this moment from the perspective of movement veterans who have faced violent, racist opposition for decades and become inspired by movement young people fighting in the streets today. Mateo Nube of Movement Generation wrote,
“In comic books, it’s the superheroes who defeat fascism. In the real world, common folk do. Bound together. By purpose, care, and a deep love for a better society.”
Mateo lived through multiple military coups as a child in Bolivia.
Link to his recent article: Meeting Chaos With Calm: How To Prepare For A Potential Coup. We will keep our time together Monday at 1pm relatively informal but it will be a space to come together as a community and we’ll provide a loose agenda and possible focus groups topics based on what is on the forefront of your minds. A few highlights Mateo shared that may be helpful for this moment:
“Keep calm: ...Caring for each other, loving one another, soothing each other: all will be paramount in the coming weeks...
Stay Prepared: ...Be networked with loved ones who live near you, with whom you can share and with whom you can collectivize meeting basic needs...
Anticipate Needs: ...Reach out to a neighbor or friend to see if they are okay. Asking, ‘How are you doing? Are you all stocked up on groceries? Your meds? Batteries?’ or offering, ‘I have extra N95s and collards in my garden!’ will go a long way towards threading that sense of community and solidarity that will see us through...
Gear Up Emotionally: ...Weave together our networks of shared care as tightly as possible...”
The discussion will be facilitated by Diana Seales, the incoming CASC Director, in partnership with the CASC staff. Please visit the CASC Website to learn more about Diana
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Connect Virtually with a Current MSW Student!
January 11, 2021 - 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM ET
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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Connect Virtually with a Current MSW Student!
January 14, 2021 - 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM ET
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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Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Observance - University Symposia - No Regular Classes
January 18, 2021 ET
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U-M MLK Health Sciences Keynote - Where Do We Go From Here: Body Politics and Movement Towards Racial Empowerment
January 18, 2021 - 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM ET
Bodies represent the sites of socially constructed differences and power relations such that the personal is political. ‘Politics’ govern the dynamics of who, what, when, how, and why of human experiences. Body politics based on racial or ethnic ascriptions (and other intersecting elements such as gender, sexuality, age, social class, ability, etc.) govern and adversely affect the overall health and wellness of bodies of Color in general, and Black bodies in particular by impacting their abilities, opportunities, access (inclusion/exclusion), care/treatment, and the overall nature of their experiences.
As such, body politics create and contribute to health disparities. However, movement offers a variety of health benefits and thus, is a source of empowerment for racially politicized bodies.This event will feature a keynote presentation by Dr. Monique Butler that will address the theme Where Do We Go From Here: Body Politics and Movement Towards Racial Empowerment.
This event is sponsored by the U-M Health Sciences units.
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Classes and Field Education begin
January 19, 2021 ET
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Connect Virtually with a Current MSW Student!
January 19, 2021 - 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM ET
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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CASC Info Session (January)
January 19, 2021 - 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM ET
Interested in learning more about the Community Action and Social Change minor? Join an info session to learn more.These informationals provide an opportunity to learn more about the minor, requirements, course offerings, the msw prefered admissions program, and other opportunities to get involved in programs, events, and other experiences in the minor. We invite you to join us for a virtual presentation Tuesday, January 19th, from 12 - 1PM.
In order to join, complete the RSVP below. The zoom link and official invitation will be sent the day before the event, via email.
We look forward to meeting you!
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Reach Out, Raise Hope, Change Society A Cantata in Ten Movements
by Bruce Adolphe
January 20, 2021 - 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM ET
Join us as we kick off the School of Social Work Centennial Celebration with the original recording of the November 18, 2011, performance at the U-M Walgreen Drama Center. The recording will be followed by a Q&A with the composer and a panel discussion on social work and the arts.
The Cantata was originally commissioned with a special gift by Joan and Allan Fisch to the School of Social Work to celebrate its ninetieth anniversary.
Event ProgramWelcome & Introduction from Ken Fisher, President Emeritus of the University Musical Society of the University of Michigan
Remarks from Lynn Videka, Dean and Carol T. Mowbray Collegiate Professor of Social Work, University of Michigan School of Social Work
Introduction of the cantata from Composer Bruce Adolphe along with Jeff Janeczko, Curator of the Milken Archive of Jewish Music
Cantata Live Stream
Panel Discussion moderated by Larry Gant, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Program Director, Professor of Social Work, University of Michigan School of Social Work
Panelists: Bruce Adolphe, Ken Fisher, Jeff Janeczko
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Undoing Racism Community Meeting
January 21, 2021 - 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET
Join us for our first meeting of the semester to build community collaboration and continue the conversation about anti-racist practice and actions.
Undoing Racism is a community collective of students, staff, and faculty in the School of Social Work dedicated to fighting white supremacy at individual, school and structural levels. This workgroup was established in 2019 after the community took part in the People's Institute for Survival and Beyond Undoing Racism workshops, and builds on their anti-racist community organizing model. Our work has been largely focused on building collective community and emphasizes the role that white members of our community must take on to dismantle and undo white supremacist structures.
We know there are many important efforts going on at SSW; Undoing Racism will amplify all these efforts, including the advocacy sparked by MSW and Doctoral students. No matter what role you play here at SSW, you are always welcome and encouraged to come to Undoing Racism meetings.