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As we are gearing towards the end of the Winter semester, I would like to take this opportunity to reflect upon some of the work that DEI did in this semester. The DEI Open House was a success. People really liked the informal mix and mingle format of the Open House and one of the popular feedback about the event was - games and prizes. That is why we had our second Open House where we gave away prizes and played games.
The DEI also organized ‘Faculty of Color : Meet and Greet’, in collaboration with Common Roots. The students of color felt that it created a welcoming space for them and that there should be more events like this in future. Beyond White Social Work, Part 1 and 2 was also a success , thereby proving that there is an increasing need towards having conversations around our racial and ethnic identities.
Lastly, I would like to emphasize the fact that the end of a semester can be really stressful for us students. There are assignment submissions and deadlines to be met. But in spite of this all, let us pledge that we will take care of our mental health. This is a pledge to myself that I will stop and breathe and take a walk outside and reserve some time in a day to decompress myself.
Anwesha De
Program Assistant
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Destigmatizing Mental Health Panel & Free the
Mind Wellness Fair
April 3, 2019
On April 3rd, Mental Health Matters, the DEI Office and the Office of Student Services came together to host this wonderful event.
The Free the Mind Wellness Fair was held in the McGrgor Commons, and brought together providers and U-M professionals to share resources around mental health and well-being. Michelle Mattison also hosted a Yoga session.
Following the Wellness Fair, there was a panel discussion featuring students, staff, and professional social workers that focused on de-stigmatizing mental health.
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DEI Open House
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Faculty, Staff and Students joined the DEI Office in the McGregor Commons area to share food, play trivia and games, and to provide feedback on past DEI favorites.
The Open House serves as an opening and closing event for the DEI staff to further support and connect with the School of Social Work community.
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Celebrate Arab Heritage Month
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Nationally, Arab Heritage Month is celebrated throughout the month of April. On campus, we begin our celebration on February 17 and conclude in mid-April. This year, many of the events focus on broadening the conversation about inclusion and exclusion, with the hopes of engaging in dialogue about the nuances of language, culture, and geography.
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Celebrate A/PIA Heritage Month
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Asian/Pacific Islander American Heritage Month (or A/PIA Heritage Month) is a university-wide celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander American Heritage. While the month is recognized officially in May, the United Asian American Student Organizations and the Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Affairs celebrate it from mid-March to mid-April, with a diverse range of events, lectures, workshops, and activities that honor A/PIA history.
Throughout the month, events will be added to the calendar below that may not necessarily be represented on the graphic calendar! Check back often for updates.
For questions about specific event information or in general about A/PIA Heritage Month, please contact the MESA office at (734) 763-9044 or by emailing
mesa.uofm@umich.edu
. We are more than happy to help!
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Out in Field Initiative - Freud Fellowship
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The Freud Fellowship students ran a survey from different schools from the University of Michigan to determine whether students were familiar with Out in Field. It was determined that the students did not fully understand or know of the initiative.
Out in Field began as an initiative through the Dean's office to help students navigate their field experience while managing their identities, specifically LGBTQ+. The Freud Fellows dedicated their time over the past year further developing the initiative. This development consisted of gathering additional information through surveying both students and field instructors to gain additional information.
The Freud Fellowship consists of three students, Dillon Cathro, Stephanie Ray, and Ally Demaagd.
As the current Freud Fellows transition out, the fellows are utilizing their remaining time to come up with recommendations for the incoming fellows that will pick up where they left off.
For more information, please contact the Office of Field Instruction, ssw-fieldoffice@umich.edu.
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Colleen Karim, Office of Student Services
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The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Office at the School of Social Work would like to congratulate Colleen Karim,
Recruitment, Admissions, and Student Services Coordinator of the Office of Student Services, on being selected as the DEI April Spotlight!
Colleen works consistently to advocate for students and to work beside faculty, staff and students in order to make the School of Social Work a better place for everyone. Colleen has worked with the DEI office on behalf of the Office of Student Services on countless projects and initiatives. Most notably, Colleen works very closely with the DEI Office on the PRAXIS Subcommittee for School Climate, Colleen worked tirelessly to help organize the Wellness Fair during the month of April, and coordinates flawlessly to make prospective students feel like U-M SSW is the place to be for graduate school.
Thank you Colleen Karim! Your hard work does not go unnoticed. We appreciate all that you do for our community!
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Multi-Ethic Student Affairs is HIRING
MESA is looking for two students to be responsible for facilitating and coordinating anti-racism and coalition building workshops. The workshops will focus on:
Coalition building and dismantling racism
Dialogue based exercises
Storytelling and critical reflection
Apply Now for Fall 2019!
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Admitted Student Night at the Charles H. Wright Museum for African American History
For the second year in a row, the Office of Student Services and the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Office has partnered to host an event for admitted students living in metro Detroit and Ohio at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History.
The event is an opportunity for prospective students to learn from faculty, staff, current students, and program directors about the various MSW Program options, as well as discuss topics that are relevant to the experiences and perspectives of Black and African-American students at the U-M School of Social Work.
This year's event took place on Friday, March 29th and allowed for incoming students to make connections with each other, and faculty and staff of the School.
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Toolbox for Social Workers
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"The best thing you
can do for a person is to inspire them
. That's the best currency you can offer: inspiration. So, when a person can rely on you for that, that empowers them in every realm of their life. Being inspired, it empowers them in their relationships, in their business, in their art, in their creativity. It empowers them because without inspiration, you're dry."
Nipsey Hussle
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