January 2021 DEI Newsletter |
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The SSW Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is excited to welcome everyone back for the Winter 2021 semester! Hopefully, you all are feeling rejuvenated and looking forward to a new year.
Each year a planning committee composed of students, staff, and faculty across campus come together plan a range of events for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Symposium and choose a theme based on its relevance to current social justice issues and the teachings of Dr. King. The 2021 MLK Symposium theme is, "Where Do We Go From Here?"
Check out this month's newsletter to learn more about the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Symposium and about some upcoming DEI related activities and resources for January.
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Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Symposium Activities
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Be involved in one of the largest University celebrations honoring the life and work of Dr. King. The MLK Symposium provides the community with over 40 opportunities to participate in lectures, performances, exhibits, workshops and projects sponsored by academic and non-academic units, student and staff organizations and community groups from January through March.
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Monday, January 18, 2021
10-11:30 AM EST
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This year’s symposium features two speakers, Dr. Gloria House, poet, essayist, educator and human rights activist, and Malik Yakini, co-founder and Executive Director of the Detroit Black Community Food Security Network.
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Monday, January 18th, 2021
12 - 1:30 PM EST
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This event will feature a health sciences keynote presentation by Dr. Monique Butler, U-M Kinesiology alumna and Chief Medical Officer for Swedish Medical Center (Denver, CO), addressing the theme "Where Do We Go From Here: Body Politics and Movement Towards Racial Empowerment." |
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Thursday, January 21, 2021
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM EST
Youth have the ability to lead and galvanize social and political movements for change. Both through their understanding of the importance of social media and use of technology, to their involvement in communities, and power to connect and drive their peers, youth are especially positioned to be great drivers of social change.
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Wednesday, January 20
3:00 - 5:00 PM EST
We will be kicking off the SSW Centennial Celebration with the original recording of the November 18, 2011 performance. The recording will be followed by a Q&A with the composer and a panel discussion on social work and the arts.
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Thursday, January 21
12:00 - 2:00 PM EST
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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Thursday, January 28th
12:00 - 1:00 PM EST
Participants are invited to join, whether or not you have finished the readings!
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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 in the coming weeks!
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Resources for Social Workers |
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This research guide focuses on anti-racism within the context of Southeast Michigan. It is curated and maintained by a group of U-M Library staff committed to anti-racism work
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January 28 & 29, 2021
12:30 – 4:30 PM EST
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Part 2 of this four-part series will provide accounts of how the profession has evolved to begin to confront racism. What have social workers, leaders, and scholars have done to challenge the dominant paradigm? From the advent of the National Association of Black Social Workers to innovations in practice, policy, and social work education, this session will address the numerous leaders and discourses that have challenged racism and moved the profession forward.
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The DEI Office 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 if you would like to share resources.
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Want to learn more about some of the outcomes from the Year 4 DEI Strategic Plan at the School of Social Work? Check out the highlights below! |
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