Streaming Now: Suicide Prevention Presentation Series from UW

Posted under Interest areas, Mental Health, Student support and self care  on May 14, 2024

That’s a wrap on our 2023 – 2024 speaker series from UW Forefront Suicide Prevention – UW Research.

We heard from subject matter experts from different communities and perspectives all focused on preventing suicide. We hope you’ve found their presentations as informative and inspiring as we have!

Every session has been recorded and edited for you to stream on-demand for FREE. Sessions in this series include:

– A Comprehensive Approach to the Suicide Prevention presented by Jeffrey Sung, MD

– Understanding Grief after Suicide presented by Charlene Ray, MSW, LICSW

– Aging Communities presented by Lesley Steinman, PhD

– Black Communities presented by Paige Gaines

– Perinatal Mental Health presented by Deborah S. Cowley, MD

Stay tuned for more information about the 2024 – 2025 speaker series by following us on social media (links below) or going to our events page.

This series was made possible with the help of the Washington State Department of Health. 

SSW Licensure Workshops (5/9 & 5/16)

Posted under Career information and Professional Development Opportunities, Certificate information, Information Sessions, Workshops  on May 10, 2024

Hello DAY/AS students! Interested in being a licensed social worker? Are you curious about the steps to get there? Join us for our SSW Spring Career Series: Social Work Licensure Workshops- which aim to inform and train you for your ventures into becoming officially licensed.

There are TWO events- one open to the public, and one specific for the UW SSW community. See below for event logistics and registration details.

1.) “What Students Need To Know About Licensure”, a NASW Social Work Licensure Workshop — hosted by the Washington Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers 

Join the NASW-WA Membership Engagement Committee to learn more about the social work licensure in Washington and beyond!  This event is open to anyone–read more information here.

• Thursday, May 9th at 6:30pm
• Virtual via Zoom – Register for the event here!

2.) Social Work Licensure Workshop for UW SSW — Presented by Jeremy Arp, Executive Director of the Washington Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers 

This session is specifically for our UW SSW community and will cover similar information as their session on 5/9 and will also allow opportunity for follow-up questions.   This session will be recorded and available after.

• Thursday, May 16th from 12:30-1:30pm
• Log in: https://washington.zoom.us/j/92400491153Links to an external site.

Ready to RSVP? Let us know which events you’re interested in attending so we can send you a reminder the day before: https://forms.office.com/r/sKrj8RbCXg

GPSS Drag Show (5/17)

Posted under Just for fun, Student Groups on Campus  on May 10, 2024

The Graduate and Professional Student Senate is hosting another drag show on Friday, May 17th at 5:30 pm at the the Kelly Ethnic Cultural Theatre (3930 Brooklyn Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105).

Tickets are free — the show starts at 6:00 pm featuring Kylie Mooncakes, Sid Seedy, Clara Voyance, and Viper Fengz. Please bring your government-issued ID as this is a 21+ event. We will be serving alcohol from 5:30 pm to 6:00 pm. 

We have limited tickets (75 total) for this event — you will receive an email confirmation at least 3 days before the event, if not, you will be placed on a waitlist: https://forms.office.com/r/hUW449FB14

PLEASE ONLY SIGN UP IF YOU KNOW YOU CAN ATTEND.

Class of 2024 Graduating students & Alumni Programs

Posted under Just for fun, Student support and self care  on May 10, 2024

Are you a graduating student? Join us for a month-long festivities just for you!

• May 13 & 14 | 9 a.m.–2 p.m.: UWAA’s Grad Week on Red Square (food, giveaways & quiz cart)
• May 16 | 6–8 p.m.: Hops & Headshots at Bale Breaker & Yonder Cider Taproom (social event & free headshots on a first-come, first-serve basis)
• May 17 | Sign up for free thank-you cards by May 17
• June 4 | 4–8 p.m.: Class of 2024 Grad-B-Q at Sylvan Grove (free event; requires advance registration)

GSEE’s Spring Soiree

Posted under Events, Just for fun, Student Groups on Campus  on May 9, 2024

The Office of Graduate Student Equity and Excellence (GSEE) invites you to celebrate with your fellow graduate students, your milestones, your achievements, and all the big things yet to come at GSEE’s Spring Soirée 2024! Our theme this year is Renaissance (GSEE’s Version): Looking Toward the Future. We are astonished by the GSEE graduates who have crossed boundaries, overcome adversity, and balanced the weighty and real things of life and academia. Yet here you are, chasing and accomplishing your dreams! We will have student speakers, an informal cording ceremony, a photobooth to capture all your memories, music by DJ Kewl WIP, catered cuisine, swag and treats!  

The event will be held at the wǝɫǝbʔaltxʷ – Intellectual House. Doors will open at 5:00 pm and the program will begin at 5:30 pm. Closing remarks will be at 8:30 pm. Please be sure to RSVP here

Therapy Group Practice Job Fair (6/1)

Posted under Career information and Professional Development Opportunities, Job Opportunities  on May 8, 2024

Trying to figure out what is next after grad school, or feeling like you’re ready for a change? Would you like to meet some of the group practices in the area? There are so many group practices popping up in the Seattle area, and we want to help you get a sense of who we are as employers.

There is a lot of variety within the group practice world and we want everyone to find a position that is the right fit – it’s good for you, good for us, and good for our clients! Seattle Group Practice Job Fair — WGPN (wagpon.com)

Feel free to come as you are!

Details:

Saturday, June 1st, 2024

11 am to 2 pm

Phinney Ridge Community Center (Room 7)

6532 Phinney Ave N, Seattle WA 98103

We look forward to meeting you!

Community Survey on Antisemitism and Islamophobia

Posted under Uncategorized  on May 8, 2024

This message is being sent to all students, faculty and academic personnel across the University of Washington. Dear UW community, Earlier this year, UW President Ana Mari Cauce announced the establishment of the University Task Forces on Antisemitism and Islamophobia. The task forces were charged with assessing the extent to which students, faculty and staff are experiencing discrimination or harassment, with an emphasis on those who identify as Jewish, Muslim, Israeli, Palestinian, Arab, or of Middle Eastern/North African origin, and to what degree they feel the climate is supportive and welcoming to these affected communities. A central component of this assessment is a university-wide survey to capture the perspectives of UW community members. We are interested in learning about the experiences and perceived climate for all UW community members. Therefore, this survey is intended for all students, staff, and faculty across all three UW campuses. Participants who belong to the above-mentioned communities will be asked a series of additional questions to help us better understand their experiences over the past academic year. We expect this survey to take between 10 and 25 minutes to complete, depending on how participants identify and the number of questions they receive. Your candid responses are critical in this effort, which is why we are ensuring anonymity in your responses. To protect the integrity of this project you will be required to sign in using your UW NetID to complete the survey. However, your survey responses will in no way be linked to your NetID. Research scientists in the Office of Educational Assessment will analyze responses, presenting findings in the aggregate, but will have no way of knowing who responded to the survey. Take the survey here: Community Survey

Invite to Qualifying Paper Defense: Tino Camacho, Monday, May 13 at 1:30pm

Posted under Research, Thesis Research  on May 8, 2024

Hi SSW Community,

I would like to invite you to attend our doctoral student, Tino Camacho’s qualifying paper defense on Monday, May 13 at 1:30PM PST viz Zoom or Room 305A. See abstract below.

Title: Mamfok I Talayan Hinemlo’ : Weaving Resistant Relationalities to Promote Queer and Transgender Pacific Islander Wellbeing

Location: SSW Room 305A and/or Zoom:  https://washington.zoom.us/j/91869369240?from=addon Meeting ID: 918 6936 9240

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Counseling Center Advisory Board Applications Due 5/20

Posted under Internships and Volunteer experiences, Student Advisory Council (SAC), Student support and self care  on May 8, 2024

The Counseling Center is searching for students, faculty, and staff who would be interested in serving on its advisory board for the 2024-25 academic year. Applications due May 20th. See information and flyer below.

Apply if you want to:

• make a difference in student mental health
• destigmatize mental health
• give voice to underserved students

Student Application: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=W9229i_wGkSZoBYqxQYL0ldf-vC6kQlGsVerqX_lR-RUMjJNM1owVzEzV1FMODBDSU9FNjFGN1RJRy4u

Faculty Staff Application: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=W9229i_wGkSZoBYqxQYL0ldf-vC6kQlGsVerqX_lR-RUMjJNM1owVzEzV1FMODBDSU9FNjFGN1RJRy4u

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Anti-Racism and Community Health (ARCH) Conference – May 18th

Posted under Information Sessions, Seminars, lectures and films, Social Justice, Workshops  on May 3, 2024

The Anti-Racism and Community Health (ARCH) Conference is a day-long program conference on Saturday, May 18^th from 10AM-4PM in the Hans Rosling Center for Population Health. ARCH works to facilitate a collaborative environment 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 will feature a range of public health professionals as speakers, workshop leaders, and panelists. As a collective, speakers and attendees will critically examine their own identities and lived experiences to question how our health has been impacted by racism. The cost of attendance for this year’s conference is $5 for UW Community members, and fee waivers are available. Food, drink, dessert & coffee are included in the ticket. You are welcome to check-in at any time before 3pm the day of the conference. More information is available on our Instagram, @scphuw! We hope to see you there!

Community Teach-In Invitation for SSW Community (5/3)

Posted under Seminars, lectures and films, Social Justice, Workshops  on Apr 30, 2024

Join the School of Social Work community for a teach-in by Dr. Nada Elia, PhD, titled “Feminism as an Indigenous Decolonial Praxis.” Dr. Elia will lecture on the historical context that led up to October 7th, including grassroots and non-violent resistance and the disproportionate and military response of Israelis towards Palestinian attempts to exercise their human rights.  All students, faculty, and staff of the School of Social Work are warmly invited.

About the facilitator:
Dr. Nada Elia is a Professor of Cultural Studies at Western Washington University, a scholar, writer, and grassroots organizer.  Dr. Elia is a vital member of the Palestinian Feminist Collective.

RSVP Here: Community Teach-In Invitation and RSVP
Date & Time: Friday May 3rd at 12pm 

Behavioral Health Career Symposium (6/28)

Posted under Career information and Professional Development Opportunities, Information Sessions, Interest areas, SSW Career Events  on Apr 30, 2024

This program is designed to help college and graduate students explore career opportunities in mental health. See below for flyer and more details.

“Transformed Lives, Restoring Communities”
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES CAREER SYMPOSIUM AND JOB FAIR

Unlocking & Advancing your Career in the Behavioral, Mental Health, & Human Services Industry

Date: Friday June 28th 2024
Time: 10am-3pm
Opens at 9:30am

Location: To Be Announced but in the Seattle Area

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Student Self-Service Help for Resumes & Interviews

Posted under Student Resources  on Apr 26, 2024

Jobscan –

• Fine-tune your resume by analyzing it against specific job descriptions. Jobscan highlights crucial keywords, skills, and qualifications employers are looking for. By tailoring your resume to match each job posting, you’ll stand out against Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and catch recruiters’ attention. 
• https://careers.uw.edu/resources/jobscan
• Images you can use to promote are here.

Yoodli –

• Yoodli helps you simulate mock interviews and get feedback in private (Grammarly for speech). With Yoodli, you’ll get real-time and judgment-free coaching on your body language, conciseness, filler words, and more. 
• https://careers.uw.edu/resources/yoodli-ai-interview-coach/
• Images you can use to promote are here.

You can find additional self-service tools here – https://careers.uw.edu/resources/category/free-subscriptions-for-huskies/

SSW Navigating Career Decisions & Experiences as a First-Gen Student (5/29)

Posted under Interest areas, Seminars, lectures and films, SSW Career Events, Student support and self care  on Apr 26, 2024

Join us for a panel dialogue on Monday, 4/29 with SSW faculty/staff/alumni to listen and reflect on how being a first-generation college student may shape experiences moving into your career.

Navigating Career Decisions & Experiences as a First-Gen Student

Date & Time: Monday, April 29th from 6:30-7:30pm

Zoom Link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/98759394075

RSVP for the panel, and other SSW Spring Career Series events here: https://forms.office.com/r/sKrj8RbCXg

SSW Navigating the Job Hunt as a Disabled/Neurodivergent Social Worker (5/7)

Posted under SSW Career Events, Student support and self care, Workshops  on Apr 26, 2024

Join us for a workshop on resources, rights, and advice for disabled+neurodivergent people navigating job hunts and career planning. Facilitated by the Disability Rights Washington.

Date & Time: Tuesday, May 7th from 6:30-7:30pm

Zoom link: https://washington.zoom.us/j/99111134838

RSVP for the workshop, and other SSW Spring Career Series events here: https://forms.office.com/r/sKrj8RbCXg

SSW Employer/Career Fair on 5/2

Posted under Career information and Professional Development Opportunities, Job Opportunities, SSW Career Events, Student Resources  on Apr 26, 2024

Our SSW partner agencies want to recruit and hire you! Come learn about exciting career opportunities from over 30 organizations, and hear from our hiring managers and agency representatives about how to apply successfully. This is a specialized career fair for you at the SSW, featuring organizations that serve to meet diverse needs of communities in our field of social work. Professional attire is recommended. 

Learn more about participating agencies on your canvas page: SSW Employer/Career Fair.

Interested in learning how to prepare for an in-person career fair? See: https://careers.uw.edu/in-person-career-fairs/  

SSW Employer/Career Fair on Thursday, May 2nd from 1-3pm

Where? School of Social Work Gallery (1st floor) & 305B (3rd floor) 4101 15th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105

RSVP for the SSW Employer/Career fair and other SSW Spring Career Series events here: https://forms.office.com/r/sKrj8RbCXg

Questions? Contact: sswstdnt@uw.edu

School of Social Work Departmental Scholarships

Posted under Money Matters, Scholarships, Grants and Fellowships  on Apr 26, 2024

Hello Social Work Students!

Applications are now being accepted for the School’s departmental scholarships for the 2024-2025 academic year. The application consists of a general scholarship application and five additional prompts for specialized funding opportunities. Apply here: https://forms.office.com/r/kgDAsADSX9

We encourage students with financial need and who are historically underrepresented in the field of social work to apply. 

Scholarship applicants must be:

1. Currently enrolled in a UW (Seattle Campus) MSW/BASW Program 
2. In good academic standing at the close of Spring quarter 2024
3. Planning to be enrolled in Autumn 2024 

• Applicants do not have to be a US Citizen or resident. International and undocumented students are encouraged to apply.
• Students who have multiple quarter assistantships (e.g., GSAs covering tuition with stipend and benefits) or recipients of WDI, WSW, or CWTAP grants for 2024/25 are NOT eligible for additional funding. 

Application Deadline: May 12^th by 11:59 pm (PST).

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SSW Dissertation Defense for Andrea G. Perez Portillo (5/1 at 9p)

Posted under Information Sessions, Research  on Apr 23, 2024

SSW community, we would like to invite you to attend our doctoral student, Andrea G. Perez Portillo who will holding their dissertation on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at 9AM PST on Zoom. Read more on the abstract below.

Time:

Wednesday, May 1 at 9AM PST.

Title:

Yo Aquí y Vos Allá: Connection, Support, and Well-Being Among Immigrants from Central America

Zoom Link:
https://washington.zoom.us/j/98412151275

Meeting ID: 984 1215 1275

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GPSS Diversity Resources Fair (4/27, 12p)

Posted under Events, Student Groups on Campus, Student Resources  on Apr 23, 2024

Your Graduate & Professional Student Senate (GPSS) is holding a Diversity Resources Fair in Intellectual House on Saturday, April 27^th from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm. This is an opportunity for students to help connect students with identity, cultural resources, and opportunities at UW and our surrounding community. 

Leadership Position Open for UDSM One Health

Posted under Career information and Professional Development Opportunities, Health, Internships and Volunteer experiences  on Apr 23, 2024

Apply for the UDSM leadership position available with the One Health Outreach. Apply here!

About the outreach:

One Health Clinics occur at a New Horizons Ministries and Nyer Erness. We serve unhoused young adults and their pets. UDSM students serve as patient navigators to improve accessibility of healthcare for the human and their pets through a collaboration with Neighborcare, WSU School of Veterinary Medicine, and UW’s One Health Center

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