Events
2022 GRACE Gerontology Symposium
ZoomJoin us for the 2022 GRACE Gerontology Symposium: Palliative Care in Social Work Practice with Older Adults featuring Dr. Danetta Sloan, PhD., MSW., MA and Dr. Cara Wallace, PhD, LMSW, APHSW-C. Registration and CEUs for this event is complimentary, thanks to the generous support provided by the GRACE Program and the St. David's Foundation. Register here. CEUs:…
Career Exploration Workshop | Imposter Syndrome
REMOTE -ZOOM -LINK BY EMAIL TX, United StatesHear from Harleny Vaquez (LMSW) about beating imposter syndrome, building your confidence, and getting hired as a social worker! RSVP at bit.ly/DCC-Imposter0Syndrome.
Field Instructor Training: Teaching Anti-Oppressive Practice
ZoomFor Field Instructors only. Registration links to be provided.
Autism Consortium of Texas November Webinar - Using Population Data to Inform Autism Policy
Paul Shattuck, PhD, MSSW, is a Senior Fellow at Mathematica. He is a nationally recognized expert in autism spectrum disorders, and he pioneered the understanding of autism in adulthood and the measurement of autism outcomes. His other research interests include improving community systems and services, understanding the long-range impact of social determinants of health and…
Walk to End Alzheimer's
We invite you to join our team for the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's®, the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support, and research. Please register and walk with our social workers, colleagues, friends and family on November 12th!
Genetics Education Webinar Series - How to Convey Difficult News of a Genetic Diagnosis
PRESENTERS Pilar Magoulas, M.S., C.G.C. Associate Professor, Department of Molecular and Human Genetics, Baylor College of Medicine Laura Buckner, M.Ed., L.P.C. Program Manager, University of Texas, Texas Center for Disability Studies and MOM This webinar will provide a review of factors that influence parental experiences when receiving difficult news and how providers can improve parent…
The ethics of self-care and sustainability: Addressing staff and leadership vicarious trauma
Join us for "The ethics of self-care and sustainability: Addressing staff and leadership vicarious trauma" presented by Eboni Calbow, PhD, LCSW-S, and René Gaitan, LCSW-S. Click here or go to https://cvent.utexas.edu/EthicsOfSelfCare to register.
Career Exploration Workshop | Clinical Social Work
REMOTE -ZOOM -LINK BY EMAIL TX, United StatesJoin us on Friday (11/18) to hear from Bradley Bogdan, LCSW-S, a licensed clinical social worker with a wide depth of experience - from working with the homeless and those with substance disorders to now teaching at Texas A&M. RSVP - bit.ly/ClinicalSocialWork
Recognition & Reception for BSW & MSSW Graduates
5:30-6:00PM, UTOPIA THEATRE6:00-7:00PM, 1.214
Healthscape Symposium 2022
Healthscape at Dell Medical School advances innovation that improves health in the landscape of people’s lives — where we live, work, eat, and play. The 2nd Annual Healthscape Symposium is a virtual event from Nov. 29 to Dec. 1 that will highlight policies, programming, research and business models that improve health in our homes, schools,…
Community Conversations (Faculty, Staff, Students)
Topic: LGBTQIA Communities: Looking Back, Dreaming Forward Speaker: Shane Whalley
Sp23 MSSW Final Field Placement Orientation
School of Social Work, Utopia Theatre 1925 San Jacinto Blvd., Austin, TX, United StatesLast Class Day
Field Instructor Training: Use of Self and the Ethics of Self- Care
ZoomFor Field Instructors only. Registration links to be provided.
First Day of Classes
Career Exploration Workshop | IDVSA & APP Field Placements
REMOTE -ZOOM -LINK BY EMAIL TX, United StatesJoin us and hear from Caitlin Sulley (LMSW) about the SHSSW's Institute on Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault, as well as about APP field placements. RSVP at bit.ly/Career_Exploration_IDVSA
Field Instructor Development Institute
Thompson Conference Center
Play Therapy Skills and Methods for Beginners
Joe C Thompson Conference Center 2405 Robert Dedman Dr, Austin, TexasJoin us for "Play Therapy Skills and Methods for Beginners," led by Earley Barnes-Ullrich, MSSW, LCSW-S, RPT-S™. Click here or go to https://cvent.utexas.edu/PlayTherapyBeginner to register.
GRACE Program Final Field Orientation
Orientation and overview of GRACE Program for MSSW final field students. Hosted in SSW Room 1.212.
Autism Consortium of Texas - "Stem Cell Approaches to Understand Acquired and Genetic Epilepsies"
Please join the Autism Consortium of Texas for our virtual January meeting! 1 Free CEU (SW, LMFT, LPC, General Contact) Topic: "Stem Cell Approaches to Understand Acquired and Genetic Epilepsies" About the Speaker: Jenny Hsieh, PhD is the Founding Chair of the Department of Neuroscience, Developmental and Regenerative Biology in the College of Sciences at…
Spring 2024 Field Introduction and Early Opportunities Fair
School of Social Work, Utopia Theatre 1925 San Jacinto Blvd., Austin, TX, United StatesGRACE Educational Event: Intergenerational Storytelling: Exploring a Creative intervention for Teens & Elders
Join Heather Jones, Intergenerational Program Manager at creative writing nonprofit Austin Bat Cave, to discuss ways to use journaling, restorative circles, storytelling, and letter-writing to build connections between generations. This workshop will also explore strategies for applying restorative practices to program development and community partnerships. Contact Joan Assef for any additional questions. Learning Objectives: Participants…
Spring Kick-off MSSW SOC Mentorship Program
Beginning of Semester celebration. For more information, contact Dante Vargas.
The art of clinical supervision: CS2301
Join us for "The art of clinical supervision: CS2301" presented by Tammy Linseisen, ACSW, LCSW-S. Register here.
MSSW Final Field Cover Letter Workshop
REMOTE -ZOOM -LINK BY EMAIL TX, United StatesYour cover letter is the way to get your foot in the door during application season, whether you’re applying to early Field placement or the job of your dreams. We want you to be prepared for the competitive Final Field process and give you all the resources and knowledge you need to achieve your goals.…
MSSW Final Field Interview Workshop
REMOTE -ZOOM -LINK BY EMAIL TX, United StatesThis event is intended for MSSW students in the early final field process or preparing to go into final field. The interview is your opportunity to make an impression on your final field recruiter and can be the most important determiner of where you end up. You should make the most of it! With Jennifer Luna’s…
Social Work's Got Talent
School of Social Work, Utopia Theatre 1925 San Jacinto Blvd., Austin, TX, United StatesSWGT is a talent show open to all members of SHS. This is an opportunity for SHS members to build community through a night of food and performances.