Congratulations SSW December
2020 Graduates!
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In the midst of a challenging and unprecedented time, the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Office commends the graduating students on their success and achievements! Although the social work community cannot come together to congratulate our graduates in person, we can still find ways to keep this year's graduation special. The School of Social Work Winter Commencement ceremony will be a live ceremony which students join through Zoom.
Staff, faculty, students' families and friends will be able to view the ceremony via live streaming on the School of Social Work site. The ceremony will also be recorded and posted on the SSW site for those who need to watch at another time. More information will be shared as the date approaches.
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DEI Spotlight: Brianna Suggs |
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Graduating DEI Office MSW Intern: Congratulations Brianna!
Brianna Suggs joined the School of Social Work's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion team in the spring of 2019. Brianna has exemplified a powerful passion and commitment to social justice and social change through her DEI work.
Brianna has significantly contributed to DEI initiatives during her time at the University of Michigan's School of Social Work. Brianna's commitment to combating social inequalities, and devoting time to create space at the School of Social Work for community building, conversation, healing and action will truly be missed among staff, faculty and students.
Congratulations Brianna on your graduation and thank you for all your hard work and dedication!
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Wednesday, December 9th, 2020
5:30PM - 7:00PM EDT
The Togetherness: QTBIPOC Gatherings are a collaboration between MESA and the Spectrum Center focusing on centering the experiences of Queer, Trans, Black/Indigenous/Students of Color through sharing meals, discussions, and creating connections with people in the QTBIPOC community at UM and in the surrounding areas.
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Friday, December 11th, 2020
12:00PM -1:00PM EDT
The SSW Book Club will meet this month to discuss the award-winning novel, Girl, Woman, Other by Bernardine Evaristo. This book club is for people at the School of Social Work to come together over brown bag lunches to discuss relevant books. The SSW book club's goal is to expand our knowledge of issues and history surrounding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion through reading and through conversation. All members of the SSW community are invited!
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Saturday, December 12th, 2020
Drop-in from 2:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Anxious about being home for the holiday? Join the Programming Board for some rest and relaxation before break!
Drop-in with Zoom on December 12th between 2 and 8 PM for Home for Break! Enjoy LGBTQ+ media, games, and self-care activities with the Spectrum Center Programming Board before the semester ends. Programming Board members will be present to relax, play games, and take a break from finals with as well as to connect with as supportive members of the LGBTQ+ community before the holiday season.
Those who are close to campus can register before December 9th to pick up a free snack package the day before the event!
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Michigan Union Ticket Office (MUTO) presents John Lewis: Good Trouble. An intimate account of legendary U.S. Representative John Lewis’ life, legacy and more than 60 years of extraordinary activism — from the bold teenager on the front lines of the Civil Rights movement to the legislative powerhouse he was throughout his career. After Lewis petitioned Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to help integrate a segregated school in his hometown of Troy, Alabama, King sent “the boy from Troy” a round trip bus ticket to meet with him. From that meeting onward, Lewis became one of King’s closest allies.
This free event is for everyone (including the general public). Viewing link to be sent immediately after registration is completed. Link and code are accessible for 72 hours upon first access. One view allotted per registration. Viewing access available expires at midnight on 12/17/20.
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Thursday, December 17th, 2020
12:00PM - 2:00PM EDT
Join us to build community collaboration and continue the conversation about anti-racist practice and actions. A Zoom link will be sent out to those who RSVP.
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DEI Impact Awards coming soon!
Since 2018 and the School of Social Work's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Office has hosted the DEI Impact Awards to recognize contributions to the School of Social Work’s goals for advancing diversity, equity & inclusion, and in particular, the school’s DEI strategic plan.
While things look different this year, we are still excited to recognize outstanding individuals or groups in the School of Social Work who have demonstrated their commitment to improving diversity, equity, and inclusion at the School and/or in the community. We will be providing more details regarding nominations and recognition at the start of the Winter 2021 semester!
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DEI Design Challenge:
Envisioning an Anti-Racist World
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All students, undergraduates and graduates from all disciplines, are invited to join the Envisioning an Anti-Racist World Design Challenge–a team-based, interdisciplinary experience during the Winter 2021 semester which provides scaffolding to explore creative solutions and work with others across the university.
Students will work together to create a prototype of their future anti-racist world, which may include:
- Extended Reality or Virtual Reality, for which technical assistance will be provided
- A visual narrative
- A performance or video work
- Digital- or app-based experience design
- Curriculum or workshop framework
Formal arts or technology backgrounds are not required--just the commitment to explore & innovate! Questions can be directed to DEI-Design-Challenge@umich.edu.
Applications are due Friday, December 11, 2020 and takes 5 minutes to complete!
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The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly impacted the way most of us are celebrating the holidays this year. With this in mind, we have compiled a list of resources to support students who are celebrating in person this holiday season! Please review the list below for support with testing, safety measures, and resources. |
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Share your ideas with DEI
The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the School of Social Work would like to extend the opportunity for you to share any ideas in regards to diversity, equity, and inclusion within our program.
Please use this form to express any questions, concerns, collaborations, or compliments that are relevant to the DEI Office or if you would like to share resources.
Your comments and questions will remain confidential unless you indicate you would like to be contacted.
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University of Michigan
School of Social Work
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
734-615-5085
ssw-dei-office@umich.edu
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