Events
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…
Road to LCSW Licensure with Tammy Linseisen
REMOTE -ZOOM -LINK BY EMAIL TX, United StatesJoin Texas Licensure Expert Tammy Linseisen as she helps us navigate the testing process, timelines, and supervision requirements in the state of Texas. At this session, we will review the steps graduates need to follow in order to obtain their LCSW. We will also discuss strategies for determining the best fit for your clinical supervision…
2023 Dean Jack Otis Social Problem and Social Policy Lecture Series
School of Social Work, Utopia Theatre 1925 San Jacinto Blvd., Austin, TX, United StatesIs the Services Cliff a Policy Cliff? Understanding the Impact of US Health Policy on the Health and Wellbeing of Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities As many as 1 in 6 children in the US are diagnosed with an intellectual or developmental disability. Intellectual and developmental disabilities are typically lifelong diagnoses, and people who…
Road to LCSW Licensure with Tammy Linseisen
REMOTE -ZOOM -LINK BY EMAIL TX, United StatesJoin Texas Licensure Expert Tammy Linseisen as she helps us navigate the testing process, timelines, and supervision requirements in the state of Texas. At this session, we will review the steps graduates need to follow in order to obtain their LCSW. We will also discuss strategies for determining the best fit for your clinical supervision…
STEER Toward Texas
STEER is an informational/recruiting event for folks that have applied to the program and been accepted, some of whom are still deciding if they want to accept our offer. Contact Dante Vargas for more information.
GRACE Program Educational Event: Empowering those Caring for Older Adults Living with Parkinson's
Join us to hear Allan Cole, Ph.D. discuss challenges and opportunities presented to those living with Parkinson’s, with attention to with person centered care and health equity, and utilizes person writings and experiences. Learning Objectives: Participants will learn what distinguishes Parkinson’s disease as a chronic, progressive, and degenerative illness, and consider the particular challenges those…
Health Social Work Grand Rounds Featuring Dean Allan Cole
Grand Rounds Lecture Series. Speaker will be Dean Allan Cole.
Spring 2023 Virtual Clinical Career Fair
REMOTE -ZOOM -LINK BY EMAIL TX, United StatesJoin us for our Spring 2023 Virtual Clinical Career Fair! This will be an excellent opportunity for our BSW/MSSW soon-to -graduates and other experienced alumni, seeking employment, to learn about available clinical roles. We hope to see you there! RSVP here: bit.ly/Spring23CareerFair
Spring 2023 Commencement
Information regarding commencement will be posted on the Commencement page as updates become available.
Thompson Conference Center 2405 Robert Dedman Drive , Austin, TX, United States
EVENT IS AT CAPACITY. WAITLIST BEING ACCEPTED. This is an in-person event on the University of Texas at Austin campus. Workshop: A Multimodal-Phase Based Sandtray Therapy and Parts Work with Children Affected by Complex and Chronic Trauma presented by Ana M. Gomez, Mc, LPC This event is possible thanks to support from The Norma and…
Post-BSW Summer 2023 Orientation
Orientation for incoming Post-BSW students.
12th Annual Leben Play Therapy Symposium
Workshop: A Multimodal-Phase Based Sandtray Therapy and Parts Work with Children Affected by Complex and Chronic Trauma presented by Ana M. Gomez, Mc, LPC. This is an in-person event on the University of Texas at Austin campus. Learn more and register!
Autism Consortium of Texas June Webinar: Impact of Improving Feeding on General Development for Children with ASD with Dr. Kaitlyn Mosher
Please join the Autism Consortium of Texas for our June webinar, "Impact of Improving Feeding on General Development for Children with ASD" with Dr. Kaitlyn Mosher on Friday, June 9, at 12pm on Zoom. Description: A significant number of children with ASD experience feeding difficulties which can impact their health and nutrition along with parent-child…
Build Your Unique Social Work Brand
REMOTE -ZOOM -LINK BY EMAIL TX, United StatesMeet virtually with DiNitto Career Center Director and expert career coach, Jennifer Luna, to learn more about building your professional brand. Your professional brand is a strategic career tool that is a culmination of the jobs you have worked in, places you have volunteered, and organizations you've been a part of. It's what makes you…
The Art of Clinical Supervision
REMOTE -ZOOM -LINK BY EMAIL TX, United StatesThis 40-hour series is accepted by the Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners to meet training qualifications to supervise candidates for clinical licensure. The classroom sessions will be collaborative, experiential, and interactive with an emphasis on practical applications and skill-building. The course will cover these three major content areas: CEUs: 40.0 (12 ethics)/Contact Hours:…
CPDC Committee Meeting
The Community Partnership Development Committee is a group comprised of UT SHSSW Faculty and Staff, community partners from Central Texas agencies and UT SHSSW Students. CPDC’s charge is to: • Identify, screen, recruit and prepare community partners to develop and offer educationally sound field placements. • Advise, respond and coordinate with the Field Education Committee…
MSSW and BSW Interview Workshop
Online via zoomWhat if you could go to an interview and know exactly what the questions will be? We may not be able to know the questions ahead of time, but we can help you determine the answers. This is your opportunity to show a potential employer exactly why you're the right fit for the job. Jennifer…
MSSW Final Field Letter of Interest Workshop
Online WorkshopLearn how to write a strategic letter of interest to accompany your resume. Join career coach, Jennifer Luna, MSSW and writing consultant, Taylor Smith for an informative how-to session. Register now at https://bit.ly/DCCLOIworkshop.
CPDC Committee Meeting
The Community Partnership Development Committee is a group comprised of UT SHSSW Faculty and Staff, community partners from Central Texas agencies and UT SHSSW Students. CPDC’s charge is to: • Identify, screen, recruit and prepare community partners to develop and offer educationally sound field placements. • Advise, respond and coordinate with the Field Education Committee…
SWAN Themed Talks Series
The Social Work Alumni Network (SWAN) excitedly invites you to join our Themed Talks Series. All BSW and MSSW Alumni from the UT Austin Steve Hicks School of Social Work are welcome to join our monthly Themed Talks Series, held virtually every second Wednesday from 6-7:30 p.m. The purpose of these informal discussions are to…
Field Education Seminar
OFE and First Field Clinical Faculty orient MSSW students entering internships in the fall to practicum expectations over 2 days at SHSSW.
Field Education Seminar
OFE and First Field Clinical Faculty orient MSSW students entering internships in the fall to practicum expectations over 2 days at SHSSW.
BSW Placement Orientation
OFE and BSW Clinical Faculty orient BSW students entering internships to practicum expectations.
Summer 2023 Clinical Social Work Showcase and Virtual Job Fair
Online WorkshopAre you looking for an LMSW or LCSW position? Thinking about future internship opportunities? Seeking a Clinical Supervisor for your LCSW? The Clinical Showcase is your opportunity to explore, network, and take the next step in your clinical social work journey. Whether you're a seasoned professional, a recent graduate, or simply curious about the field,…
Building Your Unique Social Work Brand
Online WorkshopMeet with DiNitto Career Center Director and expert career coach, Jennifer Luna, to learn more about building your professional brand. A professional brand is a strategic career tool that is a culmination of the jobs you have worked in, places you have volunteered, and organizations you've been a part of. It includes your values, your…
SP24 Final Field Process Kick Off
This meeting will outline the fall placement process for spring final field and includes information about internship positions available, student advising, resume workshops, the field agency fair with agency representatives, online internship selection and interview schedules. Attendance at this meeting is mandatory unless students are already placed in an early selection, domestic long distance, international,…
DCC Career Exploration Series - Social Work & Sports
Online WorkshopJoin us for a panel discussion led by Suzanne Potts, LMSW, MPH on what it means to work in sport social work (clinical and macro focused), the impact social work has on sports, and identifying jobs in this space. Register here at https://bit.ly/sportssocialwork. Ashley Harmon, Licensed Clinical Social Worker Supervisor and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor,…
CPDC Committee Meeting
The Community Partnership Development Committee is a group comprised of UT SHSSW Faculty and Staff, community partners from Central Texas agencies and UT SHSSW Students. CPDC’s charge is to: • Identify, screen, recruit and prepare community partners to develop and offer educationally sound field placements. • Advise, respond and coordinate with the Field Education Committee…
SWAN Themed Talks Series
The Social Work Alumni Network (SWAN) excitedly invites you to join our Themed Talks Series. All BSW and MSSW Alumni from the UT Austin Steve Hicks School of Social Work are welcome to join our monthly Themed Talks Series, held virtually every second Wednesday from 6-7:30 p.m. The purpose of these informal discussions are to…
DCC Career Exploration Series - Social Work: Myths, Movement, and Magic
ZoomJoin us in a conversation with Nicki Sanders, MSW, on challenging outdated, narrow views of social work, and empowering social workers through unique strategies and resources to help them achieve a more aligned and fulfilling social work career. Register here at https://bit.ly/SocialWorkMMM. Nicki Sanders, MSW, is an Entrepreneur, Educator, Leadership Consultant, and Social Work Career…
Letter of Interest Writing for Final Practicum
Online WorkshopJoin career coach, Jennifer Luna, MSSW, for an informative how-to session on writing a winning letter of interest for the final practicum application process. Register at https://bit.ly/FinalPracticumLOI.
Field Office Hours
Weekly Office Hours with Mary Beer.
Final Practicum Group Resume Review
ZoomMSSW Students - Need resume guidance for final practicum application process? Join us for group resume review sessions taking place Friday, 9/22, Monday 9/25 and Friday 9/29. To sign up for the Group Resume Review Workshops log into your STEER profile and on the left side menu click on "Events". Then click on "Workshops". You…
Practical Harm Reduction Strategies for People Who Use Drugs: Interprofessional Care to Advance Health Equity and Reduce Harm
Grand Rounds Presented By: Snehal Patel, MD The University of Texas at Austin Health Social Work departments at Dell Medical School and Steve Hicks School of Social Work
Final Practicum Group Resume Review
ZoomMSSW Students – Need resume guidance for final practicum application process? Join us for group resume review sessions taking place Friday, 9/22, Monday 9/25 and Friday 9/29. To sign up for the Group Resume Review Workshops log into your STEER profile and on the left side menu click on “Events”. Then click on “Workshops”. You…
Final Practicum Group Resume Review
MSSW Students – Need resume guidance for final practicum application process? Join us for group resume review sessions taking place Friday, 9/22, Monday 9/25 and Friday 9/29. To sign up for the Group Resume Review Workshops log into your STEER profile and on the left side menu click on “Events”. Then click on “Workshops”. You…
Field Office Hours
Weekly Office Hours with Mary Beer.
Final Practicum Group Resume Review
ZoomMSSW Students – Need resume guidance for final practicum application process? Join us for group resume review sessions taking place Friday, 9/22, Monday 9/25 and Friday 9/29. To sign up for the Group Resume Review Workshops log into your STEER profile and on the left side menu click on “Events”. Then click on “Workshops”. You…
Zoom Internship Fair
10 am – 12 pm: BSW and Clinical placements 2 pm – 4 pm: APP placements Agency representatives and students come together for a virtual fair to discuss the amazing internship opportunities available. Each registered agency will be assigned a Zoom Breakout Room where students will be able to filter in and out just like…
DCC Career Exploration Series - Social Work in Geriatric Populations
Online WorkshopJoin us in conversation with Sara Tucker, LCSW, TxCG, in an exploration of the field of geriatric social work. This discussion will cover how this area is addressing challenges that older adults face such as supporting older adults and their families in the face of a complicated medical environment. Register here at https://bit.ly/3OXV2DF. After working…
Field Office Hours
Weekly Office Hours with Mary Beer.
Negotiating Stipends in Practicum Settings
ZoomJoin Assistant Deans Mary Beer & Tanya Voss for an informational session on negotiating stipends during the final practicum interview process. Learn about various modes of compensation in final practicum placement, how to highlight your strengths, as well as tips to help you navigate conversations around stipends and federal work study eligibility during your practicum…
CPDC Committee Meeting
The Community Partnership Development Committee is a group comprised of UT SHSSW Faculty and Staff, community partners from Central Texas agencies and UT SHSSW Students. CPDC’s charge is to: • Identify, screen, recruit and prepare community partners to develop and offer educationally sound field placements. • Advise, respond and coordinate with the Field Education Committee…
Field Office Hours
Weekly Office Hours with Mary Beer.
SWAN Themed Talks Series
The Social Work Alumni Network (SWAN) excitedly invites you to join our Themed Talks Series. All BSW and MSSW Alumni from the UT Austin Steve Hicks School of Social Work are welcome to join our monthly Themed Talks Series, held virtually every second Wednesday from 6-7:30 p.m. The purpose of these informal discussions are to…
Speed Interviewing for Final Practicum
Speed interviews are a great opportunity to practice interviewing for final practicum with local clinical supervisors and social worker employees! Gain real-world practice at sharpening your interview skills and get valuable feedback! Don’t forget to dress professionally even if it’s an online event! Register here on Eventbrite!
Autism Consortium of Texas October 2023 Webinar
Topic: Delivering quality care to Latine families of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD): A look at how Latine parents evaluate care quality and express care (dis)satisfaction. Presenter: Monica Gordillo, Ph.D., Psychology Postdoctoral Fellow at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware Join us for the Autism Consortium of Texas October Webinar! At the end of this…
Field Office Hours
Weekly Office Hours with Mary Beer.
Play Therapy with the Brain and Body in Mind: A Polyvagal Approach
This workshop will dive into Polyvagal theory and how it can be used in play therapy with all ages of clients. Play therapy techniques of movement, mindfulness, music, expressive arts, and sandtray will be taught via lecture and experiential activities. Participants will get hands on experience so they can easily use these skills right away…
This Couch Has Bed Bugs: On the Psychoanalysis of Homelessness and the Homelessness of Psychoanalysis
School of Social Work, Utopia Theatre 1925 San Jacinto Blvd., Austin, TX, United StatesJoin us for the 2023 Sue Fairbanks LectureIn an era of managed care, how can psychoanalytic principles be woven into a community mental health system? By exploring hateful countertransference reactions - both his own and those of members of the community in which he practices - Brian Ngo-Smith will examine professional tensions that arise in…
Field Office Hours
Weekly Office Hours with Mary Beer.
Field Office Hours
Weekly Office Hours with Mary Beer.
Field Office Hours
Weekly Office Hours with Mary Beer.
SWAN Themed Talks Series
The Social Work Alumni Network (SWAN) excitedly invites you to join our Themed Talks Series. All BSW and MSSW Alumni from the UT Austin Steve Hicks School of Social Work are welcome to join our monthly Themed Talks Series, held virtually every second Wednesday from 6-7:30 p.m. The purpose of these informal discussions are to…
CPDC Committee Meeting
The Community Partnership Development Committee is a group comprised of UT SHSSW Faculty and Staff, community partners from Central Texas agencies and UT SHSSW Students. CPDC’s charge is to: • Identify, screen, recruit and prepare community partners to develop and offer educationally sound field placements. • Advise, respond and coordinate with the Field Education Committee…
Field Office Hours
Weekly Office Hours with Mary Beer.
DCC Career Exploration Series: Social work in Criminal Justice
Join Sydney Zuiker, SHSSW BSW alumnus, as she shares her journey as the Director of the Safe Community Institute at Crime Stoppers of Houston and as a member of the Texas Board of Criminal Justice, the governing body overseeing the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Her talk will highlight the crucial impact of social workers…
Field Office Hours
Weekly Office Hours with Mary Beer.
Field Office Hours
Weekly Office Hours with Mary Beer.