MSW students, consider your participation to a free roundtable discussion with the Forefront Suicide Prevention. Commence forwarded message:

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Suicide is a complex, multifaceted issue affecting youth, and a leading cause of death for young people aged 10-24. Although every community experiences the impacts of suicide, youth of color face unique challenges due to factors such as racial trauma, health disparities, community stigma, and a lack of culturally responsive care. 

Join us for Cultivating the Village: A Discussion on Suicide Prevention with Youth of Color, in which Kalisha Smith, LCSW addresses these specific challenges by centering the prevention needs and strengths of youth of color. In this session, participants will review culturally specific warning signs, risk factors, and resources that reflect the lived experiences of these youth. The discussion will also highlight the importance of engaging parents, community leaders, social networks, educators, and caring peers to build supportive “villages”—networks of prevention that increase awareness, foster connectedness, and serve as protective factors for youth. 

Register now to secure your spot!  

This event has been approved for 1 CEUs by the Washington Chapter, National Association of Social Workers (NASW) for Licensed Social Workers, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapists and Licensed Mental Health Counselors. Your Provider number is #1975-473  

This webinar is part of the series that was produced in partnership with the Washington State Department of Health.  

The Social Work Graduation Celebration is an annual event held on campus at the UW in Seattle.  It’s a grand event – most graduates wear regalia, awards are presented, a prominent keynote address is shared, and each graduate is individually presented to the audience as a recipient of a UW social work degree (BASW, MSW, or PhD). Graduates from all SSW programs are honored. This is a smaller, more personal and very popular event in which the majority of our graduates participate.  Learn more about the event on your canvas page.

• The School of Social Work Graduation Celebration 2025 will be held on Thursday, June 12th, 2025 at 7pm at Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion on campus.
• Eligible students include those who graduated in Autumn 2024 or Winter 2025, Spring 2025, or projected to graduate in Summer 2025.  
• Students will have to arrive an hour prior to the event.  More details will be provided closer to the celebration.
• Tickets are not required for guests to attend. 
• Make sure to read the Graduation Celebration FAQs below for details on the event, regalia, and other logistics, but here are a few highlights:
  • Thoroughly read all email communication you receive regarding the SSW Graduation Celebration event, including “day of” information that will be shared just before the event.  If you feel you’ve missed a communication, we will be linking the announcements below so they are easy to find. Students who graduated in Autumn or Winter will be sent all of the same communications.
  • We will ask in our RSVP how you’d like your first and last name to appear in our SSW graduation program.  If we don’t hear from you, we will use your preferred first name and legal last name as it is noted in our SSW Database (what appears on your practicum evals, etc.)
  • Wearing regalia (cap, gown, hood) is optional for those participating in the Graduation Celebration. The School of Social Work has a limited number of caps and gowns available to borrow on a first come-first served basis. You may request to borrow in the Graduation RSVP survey. Students who would like to purchase regalia should order through the UW Commencement website: http://www.washington.edu/graduationLinks to an external site. 

All graduation celebrations are student led and supported by staff, faculty, and campus partners. The Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity and the Samuel E. Kelly Ethnic Cultural Center invite you to join and celebrate the Class of 2025. These graduation celebration events are open to all UW students and recognize the success of students and their families, as well as celebrate their multi-identity and multicultural heritage. Learn more at the Community Graduation Celebrations webpage.

• Undocu Graduation Celebration on 5/23/2025 
• Filipino Graduation Celebration on 6/9/2025 
• Latine Graduation Celebration on 6/12/2025 
• Lavender Graduation Celebration on 6/10/2025 
• Pasifik Graduation Celebration on 6/12/2025 
• Black Graduation Celebration 6/8/2025 

The SSW BIPOC Affinity Group invites you to our upcoming celebration of SSW grads! Join us on June 10^th from 11am -1pm at the SSW Room 305. Please RSVP by June 5^th! 

There will be a short, informal program honoring our graduates.  Light refreshments provided and some fun materials for those who want to do a little cap decorating (bring your own materials if you’ve got something started already!).

About us: This affinity group holds space to amplify the experience of SSW students, staff, and faculty who self-identify as BIPOC, including Black, Indigenous, People of Color, Brown, Asian & Pacific Islander, Mixed & Multiracial folks. This is an informal, student-centered group, voluntarily supported by staff and faculty at the School of Social Work. Affinity groups at UW SSW are generally aimed at community building and fostering connection, these groups are open to all SSW students.

The Buerk Center’s Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership program (WE Lead) promotes the advancement of women as entrepreneurs, leaders, investors, and agents of innovation. WE Lead welcomes students of any gender, and features programming and events that center the experiences of women in entrepreneurship and leadership settings. Graduate and undergraduate students from any degree-seeking program and academic discipline are welcome. WE Lead is currently seeking applicants interested in a leadership role on the WE Lead Student Board – the application is now open (deadline: 5/30).

Roles on the Student Board are ideal for students wishing to invest their time and leadership skills in a significant capacity. These students will be part of shaping programming for the Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership program (WE Lead), and will have opportunities to develop skills, connect with creative and innovative leaders on and off campus, and provide feedback, advice, and support for this co-curricular program.

Interested students can learn more by reading the Student Board Overview and Job Descriptions, and are encouraged to join us for the final info session on 5/28. We also encourage interested students to attend an upcoming event to learn more about WE Lead. A list of upcoming events can be found below.

Key Dates – WE Lead Student Board Recruitment:

Upcoming WE Lead Events:

Students, this end of year social is an opportunity for UW first-generation graduate students to connect with one another, recognize their milestones, and enjoy free food and refreshments!

The event is hosted by The Graduate School’s office of Graduate Student Affairs. Our programing is open to all UW graduate students who share the goal of promoting a supportive environment for everyone. Send questions to uwgsa@uw.edu.

All UW international graduate students are invited to join this event to celebrate accomplishments and graduation with peers. Featured speakers—university leaders and current international graduate students—will share about their experiences in higher education and how their unique journeys led them to where they are today. Whether or not you are graduating in the coming years, come and join our celebration!

MSW students- Join us for a dialogue and career guidance from SSW alumni who have experience in micro, mezzo, and macro social work job opportunities, pathways to different positions, self-care and work-life balance strategies, salary negotiation, and more!

• Tuesday, May 13th 2025 from 6:30-7:30pm
• RSVP and access Zoom link

Learn more about other your other SSW Career Series on your canvas page: https://canvas.uw.edu/courses/1387757/pages/2025-spring-ssw-career-series

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Come connect and decompress with your community! The Office of Student Services invites you to the MSW Open House on Friday, May 30th from 11:30-1:30PM at the SSW Gallery. There will be food, raffle prizes, and tons of resources and networking. We highly encourage you to RSVP by May 19th.

Meet and learn about units that provide support and resources as you progress through your MSW degree. Learn about current student groups (or learn how to start/join one), and services that help shape your graduate experience. We hope to be in community with you!

 RSVP: MSW Open House RSVP Form. For access needs and accommodation requests, please contact your Student Services at sswstdnt@uw.edu.

SSW students, consider attending this student-organized conference that is also curated for social work students.

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Our annual Anti-Racism and Community Health (ARCH) Conference is on May 17^th in which public health professionals discuss how we can combat white supremacy culture. Because many therapists and social workers are curated speakers for the event, we think it would be a great opportunity to share with your MSW and undergraduate students. If possible, could you please share this blurb and/or flyer?

“The RSO Students of Color for Public Health (SCPH) is excited to announce that our 2025 Anti-Racism and Community Health (ARCH) Conference will be on Saturday May 17th from 10PM-4PM in the Hans Rosling Center. We know our current healthcare system is not built to provide equitable healthcare services for all. With this in mind, our goal is to facilitate a collaborative community health conference to identify and prioritize needs, barriers, and solutions in confronting how racism and white supremacy have caused detrimental health outcomes in our communities.

The conference features a range of public health professionals as speakers, workshop leaders, and panelists who will be speaking on our theme “Empowering Communities: the Power of Public Health Communication.” The theme focuses on collaborating directly with communities to ensure public health initiatives are equitable, culturally responsive, and tackle the urgent issue of disinformation in today’s political climate. Our speakers will address a range of topics, including gender-based violence, empowering the mental health of Black populations, and protecting immigration rights, among others.

Lunch and dessert will be provided, and we’re so excited to see you at the conference. To RSVP and learn more about the theme, speakers, and other questions you might have, please visit scphuw.org/arch-conference]scphuw.org/arch-conference.”

SSW students, consider joining oSTEM (Out in Science Technology Engineering and Math) for their happy hour. Commence forwarded message:

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We’re excited to let you know about our next oSTEM Happy Hour! Our May Happy Hour will be at 5:30pm on Friday, May 2nd at College Inn Pub. Since we’ll be at College Inn Pub, this Happy Hour will be 21+ with valid ID. We look forward to seeing you there!

SSW students, in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, you’re warmly invited to join us for a special two-part event focused on art and community healing hosted by the MSW Program and Art Committee.

We’ll kick things off with a Mural Design & Community Building Workshop on Thursday, May 1, 2025 (4:30P – 6:30P in Room 305A/B)—a space to reflect on how we want to steward community and co-create the layout of a mural together.

Then, from May 5^th – May 9th (8AM–5pm in the Gallery), we’ll host drop-in Art Days, where you can contribute your voice and vision to the mural through painting, collage, or mixed media. This will be the chance for you all to bring your vision of the mural to life!

No art experience is needed and all supplies will be provided. Bring your creativity and your heart ❤️ Check out the flyer attached for full details, and we hope to see you there! Please reach out to mthernan@uw.edu for any questions. 

MSW students, consider your attendance with the Odegaard Writing and Research Center’s event tomorrow! Commence forwarded message:

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The OWRC will be hosting our quarterly Graduate Writer Social Hour this Friday, April 25, 2025 from 3:30-4:30 pm in the OWRC space (OUGL 121). We invite any and all UW graduate writers to come join us for this event, which connects graduate students from across the UW campus with the aim of building writing community, conversation, and resource sharing.

Light refreshments will be provided (and swag!). Registration and additional details can be found here.

SSW students, join us for a series of career-oriented events and programming this spring!

Join us for a dialogue and career guidance from SSW alumni who have experience in micro, mezzo, and macro social work job opportunities, pathways to different positions, self-care and work-life balance strategies, salary negotiation, and more!

• Tuesday, May 13th from 6:30-7:30pm
• RSVP and access Zoom link

Learn more about your career series here: SSW Spring Career Series 2025. If you have accommodation requests relating to access needs, disability, and/or health condition, please contact your SSW Student Services: sswstdnt@uw.edu.

SSW students- many of our SSW partner agencies want to recruit and hire you! Come learn more about exciting opportunities at a range of organizations and hear from hiring managers and agency representatives about how to apply successfully. Stay tuned for more details about visiting agencies. Interested in learning how to prepare for a virtual career fair? See: https://careers.uw.edu/virtual-career-fairs/ 

• Monday, May 12th from 6:30-7:30p
• RSVP and access Zoom link

Learn more about your career series here: SSW Spring Career Series 2025. If you have accommodation requests relating to access needs, disability, and/or health condition, please contact your SSW Student Services: sswstdnt@uw.edu.

Looking to build connections with fellow peers and colleagues related to career goals from across cohorts? Come join us for an informal afternoon of networking, games, and snacks!

• Friday, May 9th from 11:30-1pm
• Location: SSW Gallery

Learn more about your career series here: SSW Spring Career Series 2025. If you have accommodation requests relating to access needs, disability, and/or health condition, please contact your SSW Student Services: sswstdnt@uw.edu.

SSW students, we hope you join us for our Student Design Challenge Spring Speaker Events, as we hear from and celebrate BASW, MSW, dual-degree, and PhD students, collaborators, and Social Work Staff and Faculty mentors who have worked on Grand Challenge Student Design Project over the course of this past 2024-2025 Academic Year!

You can learn more about the Grand Challenges Student Design Project here.

Join us on two different days to hear these presentations:

·         Session 1: Friday May 23rd, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM; Room 305 A/B

·         Session 2: Thursday, May 29th, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM; Room 305 A/B

We encourage you to attend either (or both!) sessions to support your peers and learn more about the exciting work being done through the Grand Challenges Student Design Project. Grand Challenge student project focuses include: Close the Health Gap, Eradicate Social Isolation, Promote Smart Decarceration, and End Homelessness.

Please RSVP by May 7th to let us know which session(s) you will be attending. Virtual and in-person options are available. You can RSVP HERE. Snacks and refreshments will be available for all in-person attendees.

We look forward to seeing you there and celebrating the incredible work of our Grand Challenges student teams! If you have any questions in the meantime, please email the UW Grand Challenges team at gcsocialwork@uw.edu.

Social Work students, we are delighted to invite you to a special Licensure Informational Session tailored for social work students aspiring to obtain licensure. This session will offer valuable insights into the requirements, types of licenses, and resources available to support your success.

This is a comprehensive overview of social work licensure requirements in the state of Washington, featuring: explanations of applicable laws and rules (RCWs and WACs), detailed comparison of LASW, LSWAA, and LSWAIC, LICSW licenses (associate versus full licensure), and an interactive Q&A session.

Presented by Jeremy Arp, Executive Director for the Washington Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers, and Aida Wells, Associate Teaching Professor/Field Faculty at the UW SSW

• Monday, April 28, from 6:30-7:30pm
• RSVP and access Zoom link

Learn more about your career series here: SSW Spring Career Series 2025. If you have accommodation requests relating to access needs, disability, and/or health condition, please contact your SSW Student Services: sswstdnt@uw.edu.

SSW students, join us for a series of career-oriented events and programming this spring!

This financial literacy presentation covers the federal and state student loan repayment programs, including what to expect and how and when to apply. In particular, there will be specialized content about how our state office can help with finding employment in areas with loan-repayment approved sites. This event is made possible with the collaboration of Washington State Department of Health & Washington Student Achievement Council.

• Friday, April 25th from 12-1pm
• RSVP and access Zoom link

Learn more about your career series here: SSW Spring Career Series 2025. If you have accommodation requests relating to access needs, disability, and/or health condition, please contact your SSW Student Services: sswstdnt@uw.edu.

SSW students, join us for a series of career-oriented events and programming this spring!

Join us for guidance on getting started with your job hunt, identifying helpful websites, defining your search criteria, and creating a spreadsheet to organize your potential jobs. We’ll also go over best practices and helpful campus resources for resumes and cover letter support.

• Monday, April 21st from 6:30-7:30pm
• RSVP and access Zoom link

Learn more about your career series here: SSW Spring Career Series 2025. If you have accommodation requests relating to access needs, disability, and/or health condition, please contact your SSW Student Services: sswstdnt@uw.edu.

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