Events
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…
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"…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Spring 2023 Commencement
Information regarding commencement will be posted on the Commencement page as updates become available.
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…
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,…
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…
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,…
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: •…
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…
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…
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: •…
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…
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,…
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…
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,…
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…
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: •…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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: •…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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: •…
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…
Field Office Hours
Weekly Office Hours with Mary Beer.
Field Office Hours
Weekly Office Hours with Mary Beer.
DCC Career Exploration Series: Nature Based Practice in Social Work
Online WorkshopJoin Starla Simmons, LCSW-S and Erin Cantrell-Martinez as they discuss their eco-therapy backgrounds and share ways to bring more nature awareness into social work. RSVP here! Starla Simmons, LCSW-S is…
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…
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…
MSSW Information Meeting
Visit the MSSW page for full registration details.
Storytelling Together for Social Change
Join the Addiction Research Institute in hosting a group of pioneers who have made waves creating social change at our first “Storytelling Together for Social Change” on February 1st, 2024.…
Workplace Mental Health and Wellbeing: Trends to Move Upstream in Workplace Policy and Practice
The Department of Health Social Work at the University of Texas Dell Medical School presents Social Work Grand Rounds with Jodi Frey, Ph.D., LCSW-C, CAEP LOCATION: Hybrid: Health Discovery Building…
Weaving Your Web of Support - Reciprocal Networking
Online Workshop"I hate networking" is a statement often made by students and professionals alike. In this workshop facilitated by Erin Cantrell-Martinez, Interim Director of the DiNitto Career Center, we will discover…
MSSW Information Meeting
Visit the MSSW page for full registration details.
Addiction Research Institute Open House/Informational Session for Undergraduate Students
Are you an undergrad or know of an undergrad who is looking to dive into the world of addiction research? The ARI is holding an open house/informational session for undergraduate…
Intro to Resume Writing
Online via zoomDuring this workshop, students will receive an overview of how to structure and write their resume. There will be some group activities and discussion. Register via Eventbrite here.
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…
Quirky Buds: Social Work and Entrepreneurship
Online WorkshopJoin us in conversation with Caroline Turner, SHSSW MSSW program alumna as we dive into creative ways social workers can explore entrepreneurship. Alongside her full-time role in traditional social work,…
MSSW Information Meeting
Visit the MSSW page for full registration details.