MSW students, consider joining ARWAG for a gathering and for community building. Commence forwarded message:

The School of Social Work’s Anti-Racist White Affinity Group (ARWAG) will be at Gas Works Brewing on Friday February 28, 4pm-6ish. No agenda other than hanging out and spending time together. All students welcome! Gas Works has outdoor seating, n/a options, food, and is kid-friendly. It’s about a mile from the school of social work. There is no direct bus, but the 32 will get you close. Email us with any concerns! 

What is ARWAG? The anti-racist white affinity group serves as a supportive space and resource for students, faculty and staff in the fight for racial justice. We strive to analyze and disrupt racism and white privilege in our communities. We currently meet every other Thursday at 6pm.

Questions? Access needs? Contact uwsswarwag@uw.edu. We hope to see you there! 

MSW students,

Consider this opportunity with the wonderful SSW Admissions Team:

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The School of Social Work Admissions Team is a small but mighty cadre of student workers and staff who recruit, advise, and admit social work students that are committed to developing and strengthening their values, knowledge and skills necessary to be effective change-makers. 

We are looking to hire two (2) Student Information Specialists (SIS) for the Admissions Team for the 2025-2026 academic year who are innovative, collaborative and excited to help us raise awareness about social work education.

Applications for the Student Information Specialist position for the 2025 – 2026 academic year will open for 1 week on Sunday, March 2, 2025, by 12:00pm, and close on Sunday, March 9, 2025, by 11:59pm PST. Note that applications WILL NOT be accepted after the deadline.

MSW students, see your Writing Center’s announcements for Week 8. Commence copied message:

Hello, SSW community! Week 8 has arrived and, thankfully, it has brought a bit of sunshine and spring weather with it. We hope you find a moment to soak in the sun and reflect on how much you have already accomplished (insert your definition of ‘accomplishment’ here, it looks different for each of us!) this quarter. When you find yourself back in front of a screen, we are available for virtual or in-person writing support sessions for your end-of-quarter course projects, resume refreshes, cover letter bonanzas, and more.  Book a session with a writing tutor here! 

The 2025 Washington state legislative session is nearing a crucial turning point. This Friday, February 28th, is the deadline for proposed legislation to be voted out of policy committee. If the proposed legislature does not pass out of committee by Friday, it does not have a chance to pass this legislative session.

However, tracking legislation as it moves through various committees and checkpoints can be confusing. Thankfully, there is a free website called LegiScan that aggregates publicly available data and presents it in a straightforward manner.  While this information is freely available on the Washington State Legislature website, the website itself is not very intuitive. Consequently, LegiScan collects and organizes the information so you can view the progress of bills at a glance and easily filter by legislation type and current status. You can easily see the sponsors of the bills, next scheduled action, results of roll call votes, and more. In short, check out the LegiScan Washington State 2025 Legislative Session tracker!

MSW-Clinical specialization students, consider your attendance to this workshop. Flyer and details below. Commence forwarded message:

My name is Lawrence and I am currently a senior in the UW SSW BASW (that’s a mouthful!) program. My practicum is hosting a free lecture by an esteemed local hematologist-oncologist this upcoming Tuesday, and I figured that an email would be more effective than a flier in the hallway.

If anyone (student or practitioner) has an interest in working in hematology or oncology, this is a nice opportunity to stay abreast of research and practices that directly affect our clients. Please feel free to share this with anyone you think it might benefit, and I am happy to answer any questions you might have.  

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DAY1 and MSW students seeking practicum for academic year 2025-26, consider reviewing this session with the Learning Center for De-Carceral Wellbeing (LC4DW), a SSW practicum specialization and/or traineeship. Commence forwarded message from Khalfani, the lead contact:

If—after viewing this–you’d like to follow up, please make an appointment with Khalfani Mwamba: Schedule an Appointment. You may also connect through email: mwambk@uw.edu

MSW community- consider nominating an older adult who has made an impact in your life. Award recipients each receive a gift card. Commence forwarded message:

Do you have an older adult in your life who you’ve learned from? Who’s inspired you? Who’s changed your idea of what aging looks like? Nominate them for an Inspire Positive Aging Award!  

My name is Kaitlyn and I’m the Mission Engagement Associate with Sound Generations, a comprehensive nonprofit organization that serves older adults, adults with disabilities, and those who care for them throughout King County.   

We are currently accepting nominations for our 2025 Inspire Positive Aging Awards (IPAA), and we want to hear from you! When you nominate an older adult for an IPAA, you give them an opportunity to be recognized and celebrated for the work they do within their communities. 

Sound Generations will recognize recipients in the following six categories:  

• Advocacy + Activism – Recognize someone committed to advancing his or her community through positive change.  
• Community Service – Express your gratitude for someone who contributes time and energy to helping others.  
• Health + Wellness – Celebrate someone who promotes healthy living and inspires you to do the same.  
• Intergenerational Impact – Acknowledge the contributions of someone who works to improve the lives of people of all ages.  
• Lifelong Learning – Show your appreciation for someone who inspires you to broaden your horizons.  
• Defining Inspiration – Recognize a single person whose attributes have touched and inspired you in a unique way.   

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SSW students, consider this local conference in June. Commence forwarded message:

The University of Washington’s Integrated Care Training Program (ICTP) and Advancing Integrated Mental Health Solutions (AIMS) Center are excited to invite you to their 4^th annual Integrated Care Conference to be held on June 5 and 6, 2025 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Seattle Airport in Seattle, Washington. For 2025, we have chosen the theme “Integrated Care across the Lifespan: Serving the Behavioral Health Needs of All Ages”. Please share with anyone you know who might be interested.

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MSW students, consider your registration for these free UW sponsored webinar(s). Commence forwarded message:

In Partnership with Seattle Children’s Hospital and the Partnership Access Line (PAL), Forefront Suicide Prevention is pleased to present a FAST Skills Workshop Series. The First Approach Skills Training (FAST) programs are designed to provide brief, evidence-based behavioral therapy methods for youth and families with common mental health concerns. These workshops, intended for parents/caregivers and/or school based mental health providers will give an overview of the FAST approach and accompanying resources and will build on our 2023-24 workshop series.

These trainings are approved for 1 Clock Hour per session for Washington state educators for those attending in real time. Sessions will be recorded and made available to all participants who pre-register, whether or not you are able to attend every session.

Scheduled Sessions:

• October 29: Youth Suicide Prevention, Part II (Dr. Jennifer Blossom) VIEW FULL VIDEO
• November 19: Anxiety, Part II (Dr. Jennifer Blossom VIEW FULL VIDEO
• December 4: Technology, Social Media & Youth Mental Health (Dr. Jennifer Blossom) VIEW FULL VIDEO
• January 21: Caregiver Self-Regulation & Consequences (Dr. China Bolden Jarvis) VIEW FULL VIDEO
• UPCOMING: February 25: Parenting Teens (Dr. China Bolden Jarvis)
• UPCOMING: March 18: Cultural Considerations for Youth Mental Health (Dr. China Bolden Jarvis)

View recordings of our 2023-24 FAST series

Register now for the upcoming workshops: FAST Skills Workshop Registration

Join SSW Mixed/Multiracial for a virtual meet up on 2/20 from 5-6pm. This meeting’s theme will be-“In the Mood for Summer”. Let’s dream together about warmer weather & impactful social action!

MSW students, consider becoming one of the Youth & Teen Program Coordinator(s) this summer.

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UW Youth & Teen Programs is currently recruiting for Coordinators who will work part-time in the spring and full-time over the summer.  To learn more about the Program visit their website at: UW Youth & Teen Programs.

MSW students with career interests in public service (APP and CCIP), consider this event. Begin forwarded message:

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Want to find out about diverse and fulfilling career paths in government and the public sector? Come and learn from Jackson School of International Studies alumni Marquis Bullock of the City of Seattle, Mary Cho of the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency, Robbie Cunningham Adams of the City of Mercer Island, and Rustam Goychayev of the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. Bring your questions! Snacks will be served. Co-hosted by Jackson School Career Services and the Jackson School Student Association (JSSA).

For Questions and/or Accommodation Requests, please contact jsisjobs@uw.edu

Please welcome SWAPI (Social Work Asian and Pacific Islander) Affinity Group’s Grand Challenges Project on Healing from Racial Trauma in Asian Communities.

Are you a student who identifies as Asian at the SSW, has experienced racial trauma, would like to learn somatic based skills to support you and discuss this topic in community?  If so, please fill out the Group Interest Form by Friday, 2/21.

This group will hold four skills workshops and two processing groups geared to support students in the discussion around racial trauma.

Ben Packard, MSW, from our School of Social Work, invites you to join in a lobby day in Olympia this Friday!  If you’ve ever been curious about policy, legislative, or lobbying work, this is an awesome opportunity to get some experience.  

Here is an invitation from Ben:

This Friday we are going to the Capitol in Olympia! I realize this is short notice, but Friday is the first legislative cutoff, and we want to get some bills over the finish line! Plus, we will be joining forces with our colleagues at the Washington Mental Health Counselors Association for their lobby day.

If you want to come, please fill out this form. Our lobbyist will try to schedule meetings with your State reps!

We will be arriving in Olympia by 9 am, and departing at 3 pm. Please bring food and water for yourselves!

One bill we hope to see pass is HB 1589. I will be testifying today in the House Health committee in support. The bill will require insurance carriers to negotiate with providers in good faith and will provide protections from common insurance practices, like payment denials and clawbacks. We expect if this bill passes that more providers will  be willing to accept insurance, more patients will be able to access care, and clinicians will be better able to support themselves and their families.

If you want to send a comment to your rep’s right now on this bill, you can right here!

Questions?  Contact Ben Packard ben@packardcounseling.com

MSW students, please consider a period of reprieve in community. Commence forwarded message from Charlotte:

During uncertain and distressful times like these, it is important to find connection and community. Please share some time and space with your fellow MSW students, staff, and faculty at the First Floor Gallery for some Coffee/Tea & Treats and Activities.

SSW students, consider this paid advocacy opportunity, relayed from Lev. Commence forwarded message:

UW-IT is looking to amplify the voices of UW’s trans, non-binary, and gender expansive community in our decision making through our Technology Advisory Committee (TNBGE TAC).

To this end, we are looking for student representatives from Bothell, Tacoma and/or Seattle campuses to join our committee of faculty, staff, and students for the 2024-2025 session (our next meeting is on February 27th).  

This committee will require a minimum 2hr/quarter commitment and you will be provided an honorarium of $40.12/quarter for your time. Honorariums will not impact working hour caps for students employed by the UW.

Please use this form to apply and submit your application by EOD on Friday, February 14th, and we will make decisions shortly thereafter.

All interested SSW students are welcome to apply; no formal technology or committee experience necessary. This is a great opportunity to develop your resume and professional identity, and it’s paid!

MSW students, consider applying for the Gosnell Scholarships, a scholarship exclusively for MSW students. NASW is now accepting applications for MSW Scholarships for 2025-2026 academic year.

The NASW Foundation’s MSW scholarships help to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in the field of social work, providing essential support to students pursuing their MSW degrees. These scholarships are available to NASW student members enrolled in any CSWE-accredited program nationwide, continuing the Foundation’s long-standing commitment to advancing social work education and transforming communities. Learn more about the scholarships below and apply by February 26, 2025:

Still have questions after reviewing our website? Email naswfoundation@socialworkers.org.

MSW students seeking service learning & leadership experience, consider this opportunity with the University District Street Medicine. Commence forwarded message:

University District Street Medicine (UDSM) is a student-run, interprofessional volunteer organization dedicated to improving health equity among those in Seattle’s University District. We currently have 5 regularly scheduled outreach sites, serving different areas within the U-District community by providing individuals with basic medical services through street outreaches and clinic-based care. We are recruiting for multiple leadership position openings in UDSM starting in March! Applications are due Feb 17th.

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MSW students, consider your registration for this free UW sponsored webinar. Commence forwarded message:

Join us to explore the complex relationship between substance use and mental health. Jason R. Kilmer PhD, will break down key connections between alcohol, drug use, and mental health outcomes, providing valuable knowledge for professionals, educators, and community members alike. 

What You’ll Learn: 

✅ The concept of “alcohol myopia” and its role as a risk factor for suicide 

✅ How substance use impacts mental health outcomes 

✅ Evidence-based strategies for prevention and intervention 

Jason R. Kilmer PhD is a Professor of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences in the University of Washington (UW) School of Medicine and an Adjunct Professor of Psychology at UW. At UW’s Center for the Study of Health & Risk Behaviors (CSHRB), Dr. Kilmer serves as an investigator on several studies evaluating prevention and intervention efforts for alcohol, cannabis, and other drug use by college students. In addition to research and teaching, Dr. Kilmer has worked extensively with college students and campus professionals around alcohol and other drug prevention programming both at UW and on over 150 campuses nationwide. 

Register now to secure your spot! Register Here: RSVP for The Overlap of Substance Use and Mental Health

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

MSW students, the Counseling Center is hosting two workshops focused on friendship and relationship building skills.  This is a two-part workshop, and you are welcome to join one or both of them. Registration is encouraged but not required.

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The second one focuses on healthy communication and setting boundaries. The workshops use interactive activities to help students have fun while learning new skills. Please refer students.

Connect with a Counselor: Husky Helpline: same-day consultation 24/7| Let’s Talk: drop-in consultation | Short-term counseling

MSW students, join the Counseling Center and the Intellectual House for a ‘Native and Latine Community Care Space’. Find more details below.

For accommodations and inquiries, please contact the Intellectual House, welebalt@uw.edu

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