A Note from the DEI Office
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Congratulations as you wrap up the semester (you've got this!) and to all of our graduates!
In reflecting on the semester, I am conscious of the many challenges we've faced, but also our resilience in coming together across differences to support each other. I am especially thankful for opportunities this month to uplift and celebrate spaces for healing and joy – from gathering together around the I'mwIthyou Rainbow Parachute, to celebrating the DEI Impact Awardees and their incredible contributions in our community.
In the School of Social Work, we are continually building tools to advocate and struggle for a socially just future we know is possible. As we move into our next semester, the world beyond, and a new year, how will we continue to advocate for and protect the presence of difference, equitable opportunities, and inclusiveness where all are welcomed and valued – and how will we do this work in collaboration and community?
Sarah Gettel
Program Assistant
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ImwIthyou: Rainbow Parachute
December 6, 2018
1 PM - 3 PM
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Join under the rainbow parachute with the "I'mwIthyou collective project as they host their 2nd I'mwIthyou Rainbow Parachute event.
"#I'mwIthyou!
Our Justice is Intersectional"
There will be coloring supplies and blankets for restorative healing space. Participants are encouraged to bring blankets, hot beverages, warm clothes.
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Student Forum on School Climate: Part Two
December 11, 2018
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Students will break out into small groups to problem solve on the following topics: Addressing Privilege & Oppression, Community & Connectivity, Curriculum & Classroom Experience, Student Recruitment & Welcoming, and Support for Students.
Lunch will be provided.
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DEI Impact Awards Ceremony
December 10, 2018
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Come celebrate with the School of Social Work’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for a ceremony to honor the award winners for the DEI Impact Awards, recognizing individuals or groups in the School who have made significant contributions to advancing diversity, equity & inclusion.
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Juliana Huxtable: Live Performance
February 6, 2019
5:00 PM | Doors Open at 4:30 PM
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FREE Live Performance at the Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre for the 2018 Martin Luther King Symposium, NYC-Based Artist, DJ & Poet,
Juliana Huxtable.
Juliana Huxtable is a NYC-based artist, DJ and poetry whose work probes the perception and presentation of identity, history and online communities.
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Call to Action - Join the PRAXIS Committee
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CALL FOR STUDENT PARTICIPATION!
The Promoting Action for Intersectional Social Justice (PRAXIS)
committee seeks to act for justice by articulating definitions of social justice in micro, mezzo and macro contexts, to develop/recommend goals for the SSW that are consistent with these definitions and to plan actions to move towards these goals. There are two available slots for students.
The Committee is designed to/seeks to affect the culture and climate within the SSW and its relationships with constituencies and stakeholders within and outside the SSW, to create a just, challenging, and supportive environment for people with multiple positionalities within society.
If you are interested in joining this committee please email your name, concentration and a few sentences detailing your relevant experience to
ssw-dei-office@umich.edu
by Monday, December 17, 2018 at 5 PM.
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DEI Spotlight - DEI Impact Award Winners
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The DEI Office would like to congratulate the following individuals and groups that have been selected as the 2018 recipients of the Impact Award in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion! The DEI Impact Award Winners were nominated by students, faculty & staff and selected by the Promoting Action and Intersectional Social Justice (PRAXIS) committee.
Please join us at the award ceremony to recognize the awardees on
Monday, December 10, 2018 at 12-1 PM in the ECC.
Lunch will be provided.
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Shanna Katz Kattari,
Faculty
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Dr. Shanna K. Kattari is faculty at the School of Social Work. Her background as a broad certified sexologist, experienced sexuality educator, and social justice advocate. Dr. Kattari's research focuses on understanding how power, privilege and oppression systematically marginalize, exclude, and discriminate against people regarding their identities/expressions through negative attitudes, policies reinforcing oppression, oppressive actions and isolation.
Dr. Shanna K. Kattari is a consistent advocate and mentor for faculty, staff, and students, bringing an equity and social justice lens to all of her endeavors.
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Association of Black Social Work Students,
Group
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ABSW is committed to enhancing the quality of life and empowering people of African ancestry through advocacy, human services delivery, and research. ABSW has participated in, created, and publicized events that promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. ABSW hosted the Spark Program at the SSW.
The Spark Program was a day-long event hosted by ABSW geared towards relationship building and mentoring youth who are considered at-risk for not finishing high school. In partnership with the Student Advocacy Center, the Spark program identified nearly 30 youth participants.
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Cuauhtemoc Salinas Martell,
Student
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As a first year MSW student, Cuauhtemoc Salinas Martell has showed commitment and rigor to all of his involvements, DEI Graduate/Professional Student Advisory Board Representative, Winter 2019 President for the LatinX Social Work Coalition, and Leadership Development Graduate coordinator at the Spectrum Center.
Salinas demonstrates a commitment to furthering DEI initiatives inside the classroom, in the SSW, the University and beyond.
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In his Web Developer role at SSW, Randall Bilby encourages dialogue and creative problem solving to ensure an inclusive environment across all communication channels for students, faculty, and staff. His commitment for accessibility is apparent in his application of universal design principles and practices.
Randall develops web pages, content and applications that are highly accessible.
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DEI Graduating Program Assistants
CONGRATULATIONS!
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Sarah Gettel and Akintunde Oluwadare joined the School of Social Work's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion team in the spring of 2018. Both students have exemplified a strong passion and commitment to DEI initiatives.
Sarah and Akintunde both significantly contributed to DEI initiatives during their time at the University of Michigan's School of Social Work and will truly missed among staff, faculty and students. Congratulations!
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DEI Spotlight
Social Work & Social Justice Dialogues
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Achieve
Equal Opportunity and Justice
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Create Social Responses to Changing Environments
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Reduce Extreme Economic Inequality
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The goal of this six-week program was to understand self and others based on mutual respect and an informed exchange of ideas and beliefs. Each dialogue focused on an aspect of the
Grand Challenges of Social Work
and related topics.
The DEI office would like to thank the six dialogue facilitators (
Akintunde Oluwadare & Leo Thornton, Sarah Gettel & Jacqueline Ramsey, Julia Magas & Catalina Rios
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Erica Watson
, the facilitation coordinator.
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Are you looking for car pooling opportunities for the Winter 2019 Semester? Take advantage of an organizing tool on the U-M website,
SSW Ride Sharing
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Students interested in hosting or in need of a car pool can detail their needs and seek a match. Many students are traveling to and from from similar areas to get to their field placement, or just commuting to Ann Arbor from a neighboring city.
Start your car pooling experience
here
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Toolbox for Social Workers
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Pixel Thoughts - Anxiety Reduction
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