MSW students, consider joining this event with the UW midwifery nursing program. Commence forwarded message:

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The Nurse-Midwifery Department and UW Nurses for Sexual and Reproductive Health (NSRH) are excited to invite you to a sponsored book talk and conversation happening on campus next Monday, April 21st at 5:30pm. We are delighted to welcome Dr. Grace Howard, who is an Associate Professor of Justice Studies at San José State University and the author of a new book, The Pregnancy Police: Conceiving Crime, Arresting Personhood. Her body of work explores reproductive law and policy, and the dimensions of legal personhood for people with the capacity for pregnancy. Dr. Howard will be speaking about her book, her research, and the milieu of sexual and reproductive healthcare in the US.
 
All are welcome, and we will have snacks and light refreshments to accompany the conversation! For additional details, please see below.
 
What: Book Talk with Dr. Grace Howard, author of The Pregnancy Police: Conceiving Crime, Arresting Personhood
Where: HSEB 421 (and on Zoom)
When: Monday, April 21st from 5:30-7pm PST

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

In this session, join us for a panel dialogue with SSW faculty/staff/alumni to listen and reflect on how being a first-generation college student may shape experiences moving into your career. 

• Monday, April 14th from 6:30-7:30pm
• RSVP and access Zoom link

Dear 2025 Graduating SSW Students – 

The UW School of Social Work is excited to honor our 2025 graduates at the Alaska Airlines Arena on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 7:00pm. We are anticipating a large in-person event (no tickets required). We will also be live-streaming the event that evening.  

There is a lot of additional information about the SSW Celebration about next steps, how to RSVP and ask to borrow caps/hoods/gowns, and how to help shape the event for your graduating class. 

As for upcoming deadlines/events, please see below for more info about:

• April 30th SSW RSVP/Survey submission deadline; fill out asap, especially if you’re wanting to borrow a cap/gown/hood. Please fill out the RSVP even if you’re not planning to attend.
• May 1-19th – Order caps, hoods and gowns (do early – put May 1^st on your calendar!) and May 19th deadline to register for UW Ceremony. More info here.
• May 28th-June 1st – Pick up caps/gowns/hoods at UW BookStore
• June 12th – SSW Graduation Celebration at 7pm (students arrive by 6pm)
• June 14th – UW Commencement at 1:30pm (students arrive by 12:30pm)

This is the first of our graduation communications.  It’s a little confusing because you will note that there are different processes for the UW Commencement and the SSW Celebration.  There is a timeline and checklist that will help you navigate through the many dates and deadlines on our SSW Graduation FAQ page.  We’ll also post all of our graduation announcements on that same Canvas page so everything is all in the same place.

And, if you’re finishing all of your degree requirements in June and haven’t requested your degree yet, please review these directions and submit your degree request, run your degree audit and fill out your mandatory exit survey.  Please note that once you submit your degree request, it actually won’t be approved until after spring grades are posted. 

Summer 2025 MSW graduating students should follow these instructions beginning June 23rd. PhD students should work with Shirley on finishing all requirements.

Looking forward to celebrating with you soon, 

SSO Student Services

MSW students, consider your attendance to this teach-in. All members of the UW community are invited.

Friday, April 11, 2025 – TEACH-IN: How We Got Here: Critical Reflections on Racism, Deportation, and Transphobia

12:30pm – 3:30pm; doors at noon.

Kane Hall, Room 225 (Waker-Ames Room)

Open to the Public. Registration Required: https://forms.gle/z7oJtQELFjhffdbQ9

Faculty from a range of UW departments — American Ethnic Studies; American Indian Studies; Gender, Women & Sexuality Studies; History; Jewish Studies; Labor Studies; and Middle East Studies — and the Law School come together for this “teach-in” to frame and understand the current moment.

****Revised as of June 6th, 2025: the program has concluded for the year.

MSW students, consider this free training and research opportunity. The training is titled, “Pathways to Safety: Empowering Social Workers to Counsel Clients about Firearms”, and is part of a UW PHI grant. This opportunity is open to all MSW cohorts.

Find the RSVP link here: https://redcap.link/PTStraining

The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship team will be hosting an info session for UW students on 4/22/25 at 12:00-1:00pm PT.

Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans: UW virtual information session
Tuesday, April 22, 12pm-1pm on Zoom
Register to attend here ->

The Soros Fellowship provides up to $90,000 in funding for graduate study to immigrants and children of immigrants in the United States. Hear directly from staff at the Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships about the application process, eligibility requirements, and tips for crafting a strong application.

With the 2026 Fellowship application launching in mid-April and due in the fall of 2025, this is the perfect time to get started. There will also be time for Q&A, so bring your questions!

Who Should Attend: University of Washington students, undergraduate and graduate, and alumni who are New Americans and planning to pursue graduate school, or are in their first year of the graduate school and will be attending in the fall of 2026 and spring of 2027.

Hi MSW Students,

On behalf of Point(Be) and SSW, we would like to invite to you to attend town hall with Point(Be) on Monday, 3/31, 6-7pm PST on Zoom. The town hall will be facilitated by Julia Alvarez (she/her) and Danny Alvarez (they/them) from Point b(e) Strategies. Point(be) have been working with the UW SSW on the development of its 5-year strategic framework.

For the student town hall, the intention is to update students on the planning process to date and share the strategic priorities and guiding principles that are emerging from conversations and engagement with staff, faculty, students, and community partners. There will be discussion or information gathering (depending on the size of the group) to gather reflections on or reactions to the priorities and guiding principles, and to gather student input on what the School should focus on in year 1 of implementation.  

For questions, please contact Shirley, sctorres@uw.edu.

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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!

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