Social Work Month — March 2024
March is Social Work Month — a time for us to celebrate social workers and to promote the good and vital work we do. This year’s theme is “Empowering Social Work,” which calls for better support for the profession.
The School of Social Work has a rich tradition of celebrating Social Work Month through a variety of events and presentations. We hope you will join us this month for programs that support growth and self-care, reflect on our accomplishments and amplify our worth!
Get Involved
Social Work Month Kick-Off Event
Join us in the McGregor Commons from 12-1 PM as we come together to celebrate the social work profession. Food and Social Work Month giveaways will be available. Dean Beth Angell will give remarks at 12:10 PM.
Tuesday, March 5, 2024, 12-1 PM
McGregor Commons, School of Social Work Building
Social Work Month Celebration: Empowering Social Workers!
Join the University of Michigan School of Social Work for an evening celebrating Social Work Month! Students, alumni, donors, faculty, staff and community friends and supporters are welcome. The afternoon will include the chance to connect with friends over hors d'oeuvres, beverages and a tour of Michigan Stadium, home of the 2023 CFP National Champions!
Thursday, March 7, 2024, 4:30-7:30 PM;
Brief Remarks at 6 PM
Brief Remarks at 6 PM
Postma Family Clubhouse at the University of Michigan Golf Course
Giving Blueday
Giving Blueday is the University of Michigan’s annual day of giving. We encourage you to participate by making a gift to the Raise Hope Scholarship Fund, which supports students with the highest financial need as they pursue their social work education. Stay tuned to learn more about Giving Blueday!
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Resilience as a Foundation for Prevention of Mental Health and Substance Use Problems in Youth and Adults Abused as Children
The Advances in Child Maltreatment Prevention Speaker Series features the work of leading prevention and child welfare scholars engaged in efforts to strengthen and reform child‑serving systems. This lecture is presented as a webinar. CE pending.
Wednesday, March 13, 2024, 2-4 PM
Keynote Speaker: Professor Tracie Afifi
Self-Care for Social Workers Workshop
Self-care is a professional and ethical obligation for social workers. What does it look like to engage in regular, intentional, effective self-care? In this 60-minute workshop, led by Jamie Boschee, SSW-embedded CAPS therapist, we will explore what self-care looks like in practice and share specific strategies to manage stress and improve well-being. Students who attend this session may count this workshop as field hours with approval from their field instructor.
Translating My MSW Into DEI Workspaces
Join Lauren Davis, MSW ’07, LMSW and Director of Diversity, Equity and Community at U-M School for Environment and Sustainability and Rhonda R. Fields, LMSW, Senior Manager of Corporate Giving: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at General Motors for an online discussion regarding working in DEI positions as a MSW and how to position yourselves for this line of work.
Tuesday, March 19, 2024, 12-1 PM
Snacks in McGregor Commons
Stop by McGregor Commons anytime during the week to grab a variety of snacks provided by the Office of Student Services and Enrollment Management.
Monday, March 25, 2024 - Friday, March 29, 2024
McGregor Commons
National Association of Social Workers Events
Highlights include:
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State of the Association (Virtual)
Tuesday, March 5, 2024, 5:30-6:30 PM -
Holistic Defense in Legal Advocacy: Connecting Micro to Macro
Tuesday, March 12, 2024,12-1 PM -
Social Work Nights with the Detroit Pistons vs. Pacers
Wednesday, March 20, 2024, 7 PM -
2024 Capitol Action Day (Lansing)
Thursday, March 21, 2024, 9 AM-2 PM -
Missed Connections: Modern Networking for Social Work Students
Thursday, March 21, 2024, 6-7:30 PM
Visit the NASW-Michigan website to learn more about their Social Work Month events.