SSW community with friends and family not yet committed to a bachelor, please share this event with folks of interest. Commence forwarded message:

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Are you passionate about helping others and furthering social justice? Do you want to explore majors that will prepare you for careers in public education, social work, counseling, and other work that serves your communities? 

Join advisers from the School of Social Work, the College of Education, and the Department of Gender, Women and Sexuality Studies for a conversation about social justice pathways at UW. We will cover:

• What you’ll learn as a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work; Education, Communities and Organizations; and Gender, Women and Sexuality Studies
• How to apply to each major
• How these fields are interconnected and options for double majoring/minoring
• What careers alumni pursue after graduation

🗓️   Date: Tuesday, April 1, 2025

🕔  Time: 5pm – 6pm PST

📍  Location: Virtual event (REGISTER HERE ) 

If you have questions, please email Alejandra (ECO) at alebai@uw.edu, Adrian (GWSS) at gwssadvs@uw.edu, or Shyla (BASW) at uwsocialwork@uw.edu. 

We’re excited to see you there!

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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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

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

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.

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

Interested in learning about the past and present of intersex politics? Join us for a compelling conversation with three of the foremost activist-thinkers advocating for equity and justice in the
fight for our collective futures. This event is open to the public.

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Join GSEE (Graduate Student Equity & Excellence) for their upcoming Power Hour on January 28 at 3:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m. PST. This theme will be “Finding Rejuvenation Through Art.”

We are grateful to be holding space with Antonia Ramos, M.S., LMHCA, ATR-P, who specializes in art therapy. She will be leading graduate students through exercises and learning techniques that will invite them to rest and reset together. This Power Hour evolved from the suggestion of a few of our graduate students. No matter where you are in your academic program, there is a shared understanding of the weight that course load, finding community, and everyday life can leave us feeling exhausted and defeated. 

GSEE Power Hours are designed with introspective and professional growth in mind. Historically underrepresented graduate students participate in interactive discussions surrounding topics that are unique to their academic and professional journeys. We are looking forward to seeing you there!

Register Here: GSEE Power Hour: Finding Rejuvenation through Art with Antonia Ramos

MSW students, note that this academic year’s SSW Graduation Celebration is scheduled for 7pm on Thursday, June 12^th , 2025, at the Alaska Airlines Arena.  

Keynote Speaker Nominations:

Each year for the SSW Graduation Celebration, SSW Students, Faculty, and Staff nominate a speaker to provide a keynote address. Please submit your nominations for a Keynote Speaker at: https://forms.office.com/r/u4ATmzhDwn. Nominations must be submitted by Monday. February 3^rd by 9 am.

Student Performances:

We also will be asking for nominations and self-nominations for students who would like to perform during the celebration (generally a song, spoken word or similar activity.)  We generally have 2-3 students across all SSW programs participating in this way.  Please look around at your cohort and think about who might be good to do this and we’ll be asking in the RSVP survey that usually goes out in March.

The School of Social Work Graduation Celebration

The UW Commencement Ceremony:

Looking forward to seeing you at Graduation in June!

MSW students interested in environmental justice and project development, consider this opportunity with the Foster Buerk Center for Entrepreneurship. Begin forwarded message:

Hello Environmental Change Makers!

I am pleased to announce that the application for the 2025 Environmental Innovation Challenge is open! By starting now you will have plenty of time to ask questions and perfect your entry in advance of the deadline on February 10.

The annual Environmental Innovation Challenge is an exciting extracurricular experience that gives students the opportunity to come up with meaningful solutions to big problems the world faces related to climate and the environment. The competition is open to undergrad and graduate students at accredited colleges and universities across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Alaska, and British Columbia.

We have a variety of resources and events available to help student teams prepare their EIC application:

1. Info Sessions

·       Virtual | Thursday, January 16, 12:30 – 1:15 pm
Register for Zoom link: https://washington.startuptree.co/event/s/3vowPGSqqTPJTr88Z2z3Js/Info-Session%253A-Environmental-Innovation-Challenge

·       Virtual | Friday, January 24, 12 – 12:45 pm
Register for Zoom link: https://washington.startuptree.co/event/s/VHkTTA4NWLoLzASHi5teUV/Info-Session%253A-Environmental-Innovation-Challenge

·       In-Person | Tuesday, February 4, 11 am – 12:00 pm (stay for Team Tuesday directly after!)
Register: https://washington.startuptree.co/event/s/SNfFrXtJ9iUTSgWBNtd7ww/Info-Session%253A-Environmental-Innovation-Challenge

2. Find inspiration for an EIC idea:

·       Climate + Sustainability Idea Jam

Wednesday, January 22 at 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

3. Form a Team, Find a Team

o   Attend Startup Squad Builder, Friday, January 17 at 2 pm – 3:30 pm

o   Attend Team Building and Networking Night, Tuesday, January 21 at 7 pm – 8:30 pm
Join us for the largest team building and networking event of the year directly following the Science and Technology Showcase!

o   Connect with potential team members or find a team to join by attending our weekly Team Tuesday lunch meetups. Past EIC entries will be available to view during these in-person events.

o   Check this EIC “Form a Team” page for students looking for team members and/or teams to join

4. Submit EIC Application
   Deadline Monday, February 10, by 12 noon PT
   Application: https://platform.younoodle.com/competition/2025_environmental_innovation_challenge

Competition Resources HUB

·       Learn about Past Participants and Prize Winners

View the EIC “yearbook” page all the way back to 2018 for full lists of participating teams and a snapshot of what they were working on. Read about the winning projects from the 2024, 2023, 2022, and 2021 Challenges on our blog.

·       Office Hours with Lauren

Unclear about the logistics of the competition or the eligibility of your idea? Schedule time during my office hours to get your questions answered!

·       Buerk Center Resource Lab

The Buerk Center has vetted countless startup resources and pulled out what we consider to be the best materials to help you achieve your startup goals.

For questions and/or inquiries, please contact Lauren, brohal@uw.edu.

MSW students, if you are interested gaining field experience in lobbying and advocating at the state level, consider joining the Health Equity Circle for a day at the WA state capitol.

What is Lobby Day?

Every year on President’s Day, Health Equity Circle brings ~100 students from the schools of public health, nursing, medicine, law, social work, and more to Olympia to voice support for or against the passage of specific bills that are critical to health equity in WA. This is a wider collaboration with other health professional schools within WWAMI. Health Equity Circle is currently researching bills that will be presented in the house or senate during this legislative session to determine which positions we should take. We are looking for volunteers that will meet with individual policymakers in small groups to tell their stories and influence votes. Not only is Lobby Day a chance to advance policy around social justice issues, but it’s also an excellent opportunity to gain lobbying skills, become familiar with the legislative process in WA, and meet students from across the state. 

When is Lobby Day?

Monday, February 17th, we will be meeting with legislators to in Olympia advocate for bills that advance health equity this year. Transportation will be provided. 

What is the time commitment?

Volunteers will be required to attend a 1.5 hour training session in early February to learn about our legislative positions, how to speak to representatives, and learn the itinerary of the whole day. Lobby Day is a full day commitment. We will meet in Olympia at 8 am (if carpooling, we will meet at 6:30 am at UW) and we will be done around 4 pm. 

You do not need to be affiliated with Health Equity Circle to attend. Anyone – undergraduate or graduate – who is interested in advocating for policy that affects health outcomes is welcome to join. Please spread the word to your classmates & colleagues!

If interested, please fill out this Google Form: https://forms.gle/GCtYtScDNAJLLhi38 

If you have any questions please contact prichris@uw.edu 

MSW students, you are invited to a colloquium and candidate visit for Kamryn S. Morris, MS, PhD in their candidacy for appointment as an Assistant Professor (tenure track). This is a wonderful opportunity to obtain exposure to contemporary research surrounding the social welfare discipline, and to connect with other academics.

Colloquium Title: “Hear our voices”: Investigating Racism, School Belonging, and Thriving among Black Youth.

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MSW students,

The Office of Student Services is hosting an End of the Quarter event to celebrate your accomplishments this fall. Relax and unwind, connect with your SSW community, and enjoy some food at the SSW Gallery. See below for dates:

Location: SSW Gallery (1st floor)

For inquiries and accommodations, please contact: mswadvising@uw.edu

Note that there will be a limited numbers of dietary inclusive options for food options.

MSW students, consider a coffee break with La Colectiva. See their message and flier below:

The UW Career & Internship Center is sponsoring two career fairs for Winter 2025—one with an in-person format, and one with a virtual format. See below for date, time, and registration logistics.

Job and internship fairs help Huskies connect with recruiters actively seeking interns, part-time help, and new college grads for a wide range of roles. Career fairs are typically a new experience for college students, so we’ve put together some resources to help you understand, prepare, and thrive!

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The UW School of Social Work Multigen Faculty invite you to attend the fourth and final talk in this quarter’s biweekly Thursday Innovations in Aging speaker series. This talk is titled, “Making Sense of Senior Housing: A Guide to Options, Costs and Potential Barriers.”

Julie Gray, PhD will help us comprehend the array of senior housing available in the greater Seattle area. She will unpack the options, costs, and potential barriers to consider when assisting an older adult with deciding which option best fits their needs and circumstances. Come hear a complex set of issues depicted with the clarity only an expert with long experience can provide.

Join us this Thursday, November 21st from 12:30-1:30pm on Zoom. Click here to join virtually. We look forward to seeing you there!

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