Events
Field Program Office Hours with Dean Voss
https://utexas.zoom.us/j/98271012779
BSW Resume Q&A Workshop
REMOTE -ZOOM -LINK BY EMAIL TX, United StatesPolish your resume and make it stand out with trips and tricks from your career coach, Jennifer Luna! Your resume will enable you to get your foot in the door for internships, jobs, and other experiences. We want you to be prepared for any exciting opportunities that come your way, so drop in with any…
Community Conversations (Faculty, Staff, Students)
Date: Thursday, October 27, 2022 Topic: Anti-Semitism and DEI Date: Thursday, December 1, 2022 Topic: LGBTQIA Communities: Looking Back, Dreaming Forward
Texas vs. West Virginia Tailgate
Steve Hicks School of Social Work Room 1.212 1925 San Jacinto Blvd., Austin, TX, United StatesThe Steve Hicks School of Social Work and its Social Work Alumni Network (SWAN) are excited to welcome back our Social Work community for the return of the Annual Tailgate! We invite Steve Hicks School of Social Work students, alumni, faculty, and staff to join us on Saturday, October 1st starting at 3:30pm (game time 6:30pm)…
Field Instructor Training: Evaluations in Field
ZoomFor Field Instructors only. Registration links to be provided.
Unhoused & Aging in Austin, TX: A Presentation on Policy & Practice
Presentation by Dylan Lowery & Samantha Campbell of Family Eldercare, Austin Learning Objectives: Participants will recognize national and local data trends surrounding homeless and aging populations.Participants will define aging and the high level of service needs in the Austin homeless population.Participants will identify local solutions to address aging and homelessness in Austin, TX. This event…
Final Field Interview Workshop
DiNitto Center Director, Jennifer Luna, will walk you through tips and tricks to have your best interview with Final Field recruiters! The interview is a great opportunity to make an impression on your Final Field recruiter, and it can be the most important determinant in where you end up. You should make the most of…
Building healing and hope through restorative practice in your clinical and community practice setting
Join us for "Building healing and hope through restorative practice in your clinical and community practice setting" presented by Duke Fisher, Nina Harris, Haya Abusway, and Melanie Susswein. Register here.
Final Field Interview Coaching
Brush up on your interviewing skills with real social workers in preparation for your best possible job interview! This event is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED for Final Field students but is open to everyone. During this session, you will have an opportunity to answer interview questions from real, practicing members in the social work field. This opportunity…
Health Social Work Grand Rounds
Health Social Work Grand Rounds Topic: Holistic and Artistic Methods for Healing COVID-19 Illness and Social Determinants of Health Presenter: Rogério M. Pinto, PhD, MSW, BS, Professor and Associate Dean for Research and Innovation, University of Michigan School of Social Work Objectives: 1. Identify structural and individual level sources of COVID-19 illness and social determinants…
2022 Sue Fairbanks Lecture: Reclaiming What's Mine
School of Social Work, Utopia Theatre 1925 San Jacinto Blvd., Austin, TX, United StatesJoin us for the 2022 Fairbanks Lecture, "Reclaiming What's Mine: A Psychoanalytic Look at Antisocial Behavior in Youth and the Role of Deprivation," by Dr. Huey Hawkins, Jr., Ph.D., LCSW. Register here.
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…
32nd Annual School Social Work Conference
Renaissance Austin Hotel 9721 Arboretum Blvd, Austin, TexasDescription: February 22-24, 2023Fee: CLICK HERE to view fees Together Again: Putting the Social Back In Social Work The Texas School Social Workers Conference has been developed to give school-based service providers a wide array of effective techniques and programs to enhance their work as they meet the challenges found in today’s school settings. Conference participants will…
LinkedIn Workshop
REMOTE -ZOOM -LINK BY EMAIL TX, United StatesAttention all students and alumni – the DiNitto Career Center is hosting a LinkedIn Workshop on Monday, February 27th at 5:30pm! Your LinkedIn profile is important. For many employers, it may be the first impression they get of you, and it is vital to make first impressions count. That’s why we’re offering this workshop so…
Career Exploration Panel with Integral Care
REMOTE -ZOOM -LINK BY EMAIL TX, United StatesJoin us on Thursday, 3/2, to hear from Integral Care about their impact-driven programs and services, as well as career opportunities. This panel will feature four program areas: crisis services, substance use services, residential services, and justice initiatives. There will truly be something for everyone, so mark your calendars!
Social Work Advocacy Day
NASW-TX is excited to announce that Social Work Advocacy Day (SWAD) 2023 will be returning in person on Friday, March 3, at the University of Texas at Austin and the Texas State Capitol, in Austin! The day will be jam-packed with advocate panels, discussions with legislative staff, a rally on the Capitol steps, and more.…
GRACE Educational Event: "Using Music, Games and Tech to Support People with Dementia and their Care Partners" Presented by Michael Romero
Join for an exploration of creative and technological tools to enhance connection with loved ones. This presentation will include stories and footage from Romero’s partnership in the Alzheimer’s journey with his mother, a dedicated Psychiatric Nurse and Musician. Participants can expect to gain activities, communication techniques, and knowledge on Dementia and End of Life care.
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.
Spring Break (No Classes)
Career Exploration Workshop | Self Care in Social Work
REMOTE -ZOOM -LINK BY EMAIL TX, United StatesJoin us on Thursday, 3/23, to hear from Krystal Reddick-Pollard, LMSW, about self care practices in social work. Krystal is an educator, licensed social worker, and self-care coach. Through Total Life Care Coaching (TLC), she supports heart-centered professionals with prioritizing their well-being and making their self-care non-negotiable. Krystal believes that self-care is a way to…