Fall Wellness Fair
Writing Retreat
Join the Flourish Office and Career Services for a supportive writing retreat open to all SSW students, staff, and faculty. Bring any writing project you would like to move forward, whether you are drafting a research paper, preparing an application, developing a conference proposal, or simply seeking dedicated time to write in community.
Here’s what you can expect:
- One-on-one writing support: Meet with Writing Consultant Betsy Williams for individualized feedback and guidance.
- Résumé support: Connect with Career Services student staff for résumé review and feedback.
- Focused writing time: Make
Trauma-Informed Programs and Practices for Schools (TIPPS): Online Training of Trainers Workshop Series (December 2026)
This is a train-the-trainer series for school professionals interested in becoming facilitators of the Trauma-Informed Programs & Practices for Schools (TIPPS) approach. TIPPS is a research-based model intended to lessen the effects of trauma and promote safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environments for all students. Strategies and resources offered in this series will cover the TIPPS 10 core pillars of a system-change process and allow participants to customize content to address needs of their local settings. Upon completion of the series, participants will be equipped to train others
Seeds for Connection with the Office of Global Activities
Join the Flourish Office and the Office of Global Activities for our first Seeds for Connection gathering! Drop by the Flourish Office (Room 2607) from 12:00–1:30 PM for a casual, welcoming opportunity to connect with students and colleagues. There is no formal agenda—come as you are, stay for as long as you can, and enjoy some community time together.
No RSVP needed.
Black Wall Street Journey: Re and De Imagining Black Progress
You are invited to join the School of Social Work Undoing Racism Working Group for a group outing to the University of Michigan Museum of Art (UMMA) to experience Black Wall Street Journey: Re and De Imagining Black Progress.
This exhibition features artist Rick Lowe’s largest institutional solo exhibition in the United States and explores Black prosperity, resilience, and self-determination through painting, sculpture, and public art installations.
Inspired by the rebuilding of Tulsa’s historic Greenwood neighborhood following the 1921 Tulsa Massacre, Lowe began Black Wall Street Journey in
CASC Major Announcement & Ambassador Event
Please join us in celebrating the announcement of our NEW Community Action and Social Change Major! All are welcome and encouraged to stop in.
Dean Angell's Reappointment Celebration!
How "sweet" it is to be led by Dean Angell! Come celebrate Dean Angell's reappointment as dean of the School of Social Work. We'll have sweet treats to celebrate, including gluten free and vegan options.
2026 Autumn Faculty Affiliate Convening: Locked In, Locked Out: How Systems Shape Geography, Well-Being, and Equity
Join the U-M Center for Equitable Family & Community Well-being for our virtual Fall Faculty Affiliate Convening. This recurring gathering serves as a collaborative space for faculty affiliates, research scientists, and invited guests across the University of Michigan School of Social Work (SSW) community and beyond to connect, share emerging scholarship, and exchange feedback.
Our October session will feature brief, 20-minute featured research presentations from Dr. Fu and Dr. Reed-Jones highlighting an impactful project in the field, followed by a dedicated 5–7 minute open Q&A session
Post MSW Fellowship - Start My Wellness Private Practice
Dr. Anton Babushkin, CEO, board-certified psychoanalyst, and social worker, will present on post-MSW fellowship opportunities at his private practice, Start My Wellness. This session will be held on Zoom and will be recorded. Registrants will receive the Zoom link.
Register to Vote at SSW!
Are you registered to vote? Come register with us!
ENGAGE and Turn Up Turnout will have voter registration tables at the School of Social Work on:
- Wednesday, October 7, 12-2 PM
- Monday, October 12, 12-2 PM
- Monday, October 19, 12-2 PM
Turn Up Turnout representatives can help you register to vote, check your registration, update your address, and answer your voting questions. If you're registering in Ann Arbor, please bring a photo ID and proof of residency.