Social Work Month 2021
March 1, 2021
In a time of unprecedented crisis and loss, we have seen members of our community rise to the challenge. Social work practitioners, educators, researchers and leaders are serving on the front lines, developing solutions and reaching out to ensure the most vulnerable voices are heard. Social workers are essential. We stand up, we speak out, we promote advocacy and legislation to improve lives.
Throughout the month, we invite you to join us for virtual events (details coming for some events) including:
NASW Michigan Social Work Leadership Town Hall
Join the Michigan Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) for a town hall. This Social Work Month kick-off event will provide the opportunity to network, get to know some of the NASW-Michigan Chapter leaders, and explore leadership opportunities for social workers across Michigan. The town hall will also provide information about any of the open positions in this year's Chapter election. Attendees are invited to share experiences, tips, and leadership opportunities across the field. One CE is available for free for NASW members.
Monday, 3/1/2021, 6 PM - 7 PM
Disability Day of Mourning
Disability Culture at U-M, in partnership with the Disability Alliance and Caucus at Virginia Tech, will host an online vigil on March 1, the annual Disability Day of Mourning. Over the last 5 years, more than 700 disabled people have been murdered by their parents and caregivers. You can learn more at the Disablity Memorial website. During the vigil, we will discuss the history of the event, excerpt poetry, essays and speeches regarding the value of disabled lives, and read the names of those we have lost. The event is free, open to all community members. CART and ASL will be provided.
Monday, 3/1/2021, 7 PM
Accepted to Assimilate: Implications for Racial Mismatch Between Education PhD Students and Their Faculty
Graduate schools of education enroll the highest percentage of Black, Latinx and other racially minoritized students, yet their tenure-track and tenured faculties remain overwhelmingly white. While scholars have interrogated the implications of racial "mismatch" in K-12 classrooms as well as teacher education programs, few scholars have examined the implications of mismatch between doctoral students and tenure-line faculty in schools of education. Our presentation is framed by the notion that this gap in research (and subsequently, policy and practice) has equity-related consequences for the increasingly Black and Latinx doctoral cohorts matriculating in schools of education throughout the United States.
Wednesday, 3/3/2021, 4 PM
ENGAGE: The Movement for Economic Equity in Detroit
From the fight for a fair wage to business closures during a pandemic to a historic lack of job opportunities for Black individuals, race-based mechanisms of economic and social suppression have been systemically and strategically created in Detroit. This virtual discussion focuses on the work of Detroit activists and leaders who have dedicated their lives to creating a more economically just city. Special guests include Eboni Taylor, Michigan executive director of Mothering Justice; DeWayne Wells, executive director of the Economic Justice Alliance of Michigan; and Dr. Alicia Farris, chief operations 0fficer of the Restaurant Opportunities Center.
Thursday, 3/4/2021, 12 PM - 1 PM
What is Radical Social Work?
Join the radical social work collectively as Danny Alvarez, MSW ‘12, joins us to lead a discussion on the basics of radical social work. Please feel free to submit questions in advance via this Google form.
Thursday, 3/4/2021, 7:30 PM - 9 PM
Post MSW Fellowship Opportunities with Lansing Institute of Behavioral Medicine
Matthew A. Solit, LMSW, Director of Psychotherapy Services with Lansing Institute of Behavioral Medicine will present about clinical social work and opportunities for a post-MSW fellowship at his organization.
Friday, 3/5/2021, 12:30 - 1:30 PM
Zoom meeting information has been emailed to the community. Contact Michelle Woods for more information.
2021 Social Work on the Hill
CRISP Policy & Politics Forum
The Congressional Research Institute for Social Work and Policy (CRISP) presents the Policy & Politics Forum: "Social Work and the Future of Democracy" with the founding director of the Congressional Research Institute for Social Work & Policy Dr. Charles E. Lewis, Jr.; former Congressman and social worker representing Brooklyn, New York the Honorable Edolphus "Ed" Towns; executive director of the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission the Honorable Chad Lassiter; and Mimi Abramovitz, Bertha Capen Reynolds Professor of Social Work, Silberman School at Hunter College. The discussion will be moderated by Assistant Professor, Sacred Heart University's Department of Social Work Dr. Jason Ostrander.
Wednesday, 3/10/2021, 9 PM - 11 AM
Young Social Workers Speak Out on the Future of Democracy
Immediately following the Politics & Policy Forum, a panel of social work students and recent graduates will give their perspectives on the roles the social work profession should play in addressing threats to democracy and promoting an agenda shaped by the challenges they will be facing in the future.
Wednesday, 3/10/2021, 11 AM
Young Social Workers Speak Out on the Future of Democracy
CRISP continues its tradition of honoring social workers for their outstanding work in policy and politics. Check back on their website in the coming days to learn more about the process of nominating social workers for these awards.
Wednesday, 3/10/2021, 3 PM
2021 CRISP Student Advocacy Day Virtual Event
Join students, faculty, and social workers throughout the nation for CRISP's annual Student Advocacy Day. The day begins at 8 AM PT (11 AM EST) with an opening plenary session with guest speakers and orientation. Following the plenary, students will attend Zoom meetings with congressional staff to advocate for legislation important to social work and the populations we serve. Be sure to visit this website often for more details and information.
Thursday, 3/11/ 2021
Why is it So Hard to Prevent Childhood Sexual Abuse? Lessons Learned From a Universal Approach
Marion Elizabeth Blue Professor of Children and Families Todd Herrenkohl will present the inaugural lecture in the series "Advances in Child Maltreatment Prevention." The new lecture series will focus on global child maltreatment prevention.
Thursday, 3/11/ 2021, 3 PM - 4:30 PM
SSW Hosted Book Talk: From Here to Equality
In their new book From Here to Equality, William Darity Jr. and Kirsten Mullen confront head-on the injustices of systematic inequality persisting in the form of housing discrimination, unequal education, police brutality, mass incarceration, employment discrimination, and massive wealth and opportunity gaps. The authors make the most comprehensive case to date for economic reparations for U.S. descendants of slavery.
Download the book and join Darity and Mullen for the live virtual talk from the U-M campus.
Monday, 3/15/2021, 4:30-6 PM
UM Affiliate Link https://ssw.umich.edu/assets/rsvp-request/index.php?page=register&id=W229
Non-UM Affiliate Link https://ssw.umich.edu/assets/rsvp-request/index.php?page=register&id=W230
SSW Jewish Community Learning Program (JCLP) Presents:
Building Bridges in a Divided World: The Role of Interfaith Collaboration in Justice Work
Join the U-M SSW Jewish Community Learning Program (JCLP) for a panel and discussion on interfaith work at the JCLP's annual Community Conversation. The program will take place via Zoom. More information forthcoming.
Thursday, 3/18/2021, 6:30 PM - 9 PM
SSW Child Welfare Association and Student Union Present: The Case for Mind-Body Studies and Practice: Interactive Presentation
Join for an overview suggesting the expansion of clinical social work scope of practice to include Mind-Body-Spirit studies and techniques for better therapeutic outcomes. We encourage our audience to take time to watch Dr. Nadine Buke Harris's Ted Talk: How childhood trauma affects health across a lifetime. Dr. Burke's Ted Talk provides viewers a better understanding of how high ACE scores can impact the nervous system. This will help to give you an understanding of the importance of Mind-Body studies and the benefits that this practice can bring individuals. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Please note the Zoom link has changed from the original flyer. For questions regarding the event, please contact the Child Welfare Student Association Board at CWSA-Board@umich.edu.
Friday, 3/19/2021, 2-3 PM
Well-Being Break (No classes)
Tuesday, 3/23/2021
SSW Black Radical Healing Pathways & Association of Black Social Work Students: Open Mic Night
Poetry, spoken word, song- let your creativity flow! All are welcome to watch or participate. Attendees will be entered into a random drawing to win a $25 Amazon gift card awarded at the end of the show.
Saturday, 3/27/2021, 8 PM
Register here » 2 hours in advance to receive the event link.
National Association of Social Workers Virtual Career Fair
Participate in NASW's Virtual Career Fair. Whether you're searching for new employees or looking for an exciting opportunity in social work, you'll want to join this free event for students across the country.
Tuesday, 3/30/2021, 10 AM - 4 PM
National Association of Social Workers Student of Year Award Virtual Ceremony
Wednesday, 3/31/2021, 6 PM - 7:30 PM