UT Social Work

Scholarship Orientation
2025-08-20 14:00 - 16:30 (America/Chicago)

PhD Orientation
2025-08-19 09:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-18 08:00 - 16:30

MSSW Orientation
2025-08-15 08:30 - 16:30 | Walter Webb Hall 2nd Floor, 405 W 25TH ST, Ausitn

Dell Event: Thriving Thursdays at HDB
2025-08-14 12:00 - 13:00

Adjunct Orientation
2025-08-13 16:00 - 18:00

Dell Event: Summer Safety Series at HDB
2025-08-06 12:00 - 13:00

Resume/CL Workshop
2025-07-28 13:00 - 14:00 | DiNitto Career Center (Walter Webb Hall 234), 405 W 25th St, Austin, 78705

Craft your Career w/ Travis Foster
2025-07-28 08:00 - 17:00 | Walter Webb Hall 2nd Floor, 405 W 25TH ST, Ausitn

Emancipation Day - University Closed
2025-06-19 00:00 - 23:59

Hogg Foundation Mental Health Records Convening
2025-05-31 00:00 - 23:59

Memorial Day - University Closed
2025-05-25 00:00 - 23:59

Social Work Commencement Ceremony
2025-05-10 15:30 - 17:00 | Bass Concert Hall, 2350 Robert Dedman Drive, Austin, TX, 78712, United States
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Moritz Center Lunch & Learn – Dr. Danielle Parrish and Dr. Kirk Von Sternberg
2025-05-07 11:30 - 12:30 | Walter Webb Hall 2nd Floor, 405 W 25TH ST, Ausitn
The Moritz Center for Societal Impact Lunch & Learn series will showcase research at Texas Social Work that improves health and wellness throughout our communities.

Students, staff and faculty are invited to bring their lunch and join the conversation by the fireplace in the second-floor common room of Walter Webb Hall. Desserts and drinks will be provided.

On May 7, Dr. Danielle Parrish and Dr. Kirk Von Sternberg will discuss their research on “Choices-Teen and Lessons Learned from Recruitment with Youth and Technology Use”

Office of Global Engagement - Office Hours
2025-04-24 13:00 - 14:00
Bring your thoughts, questions, and concerns about all things global. Meet with Prof. Tanya Voss, Assistant Dean for Global Engagement.

Zoom

Spring Student Send Off
2025-04-23 09:00 - 15:00

Office of Global Engagement – Open House (Free Ice cream)
2025-04-22 14:30 - 15:30, 2025-03-25 14:30 - 15:30 | Walter Webb Hall 2nd Floor, 405 W 25TH ST, Ausitn

Lights, Camera, Interview: A Practice-Based Workshop
2025-04-21 11:30 - 12:30 | DiNitto Career Center (Walter Webb Hall 234), 405 W 25th St, Austin, 78705
Join us for “Lights, Camera, Interview: A Practice-Based Workshop” where you’ll transform interview anxiety into confident performance. Through guided role-play scenarios and expert feedback, you’ll practice answering challenging questions, master body language, and develop your unique professional narrative. This hands-on workshop goes beyond theory, giving you real-time experience in different interview situations. Whether you’re new to job hunting or looking to sharpen your skills, you’ll leave with practical techniques and renewed confidence. Don’t just prepare for interviews – rehearse for success!

What to bring: A printed copy of your resume and business casual attire recommended

Career Exploration Series: Social Work in the Corporate Sector
2025-04-18 12:00 - 13:00
Join us for a dynamic session led by SHS alum Jackie Zimmerman, exploring the expanding role of social workers in corporate environments. This event highlights how social work principles can be applied to foster workplace wellness and employee advocacy in business settings.

Featuring insights from Jackie’s experience, attendees will gain an understanding of how social work expertise contributes to organizational culture and employee satisfaction. This session offers valuable guidance for those considering non-traditional social work career paths. Join us to explore new opportunities and broaden your professional horizons!

Moritz Center Lunch & Learn – Dr. Noël Busch-Armendariz
2025-04-16 11:30 - 12:30 | Walter Webb Hall 2nd Floor, 405 W 25TH ST, Ausitn
The Moritz Center for Societal Impact Lunch & Learn series will showcase research at Texas Social Work that improves health and wellness throughout our communities.

Students, staff and faculty are invited to bring their lunch and join the conversation by the fireplace in the second-floor common room of Walter Webb Hall. Desserts and drinks will be provided.

Dr. Noël Busch-Armendariz, associate dean for global engagement, will present on April 16. She will present Tech, Tiles, and Turf: Unpacking the Research of Our Daily Contributions to Human Trafficking and Exploited Labor.

Global Impact Hour – Faculty Spotlight with Dr. Kasey Claborn
2025-04-10 13:00 - 14:00
Zoom

UT Social Work Spring Career Fair
2025-04-04 12:00 - 16:00 | DiNitto Career Center (Walter Webb Hall 234), 405 W 25th St, Austin, 78705
UT School of Social Work Spring Career Fair will highlight social work employers and clinical supervisors.

Location: Walter Webb Hall, 2nd Floor Student Common Area

Time: 12 – 1 pm – Faculty and Employer Meet & Greet; Students and Employers 1 – 4 pm

Career Exploration Series: Veterinarian Social Work
2025-03-28 12:00 - 13:00
Explore the unique intersection of social work and veterinary medicine with Bethanie Poe, PhD, LMSW, Chair of Veterinary Social Work Educational Programming at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. This emerging field supports both pet owners and veterinary professionals, addressing the human needs that arise in veterinary settings. Attendees will learn about the key areas such as grief and pet loss, compassion fatigue in animal care professionals, and animal-assisted interventions. We will discuss career opportunities in veterinary clinics, animal shelters, and pet loss support services, demonstrating how social workers can make a meaningful impact in animal healthcare settings.

Office of Global Engagement - Special Event - Talk by Dr. Karla González Suitt on “Why Global Social Work Matters?”
2025-03-27 13:00 - 14:00

Global Impact Hour – Faculty Spotlight with Dr. Farya Phillips
2025-03-13 13:00 - 14:00

Moritz Center Lunch & Learn – Dr. Farya Phillips
2025-03-12 11:30 - 12:30 | Walter Webb Hall 2nd Floor, 405 W 25TH ST, Ausitn
The Moritz Center for Societal Impact Lunch & Learn series will showcase research at Texas Social Work that improves health and wellness throughout our communities.

Students, staff and faculty are invited to bring their lunch and join the conversation by the fireplace in the second-floor common room of Walter Webb Hall. Desserts and drinks will be provided.

On March 12, Dr. Farya Phillips will discuss her research “Empowered Healing: Patients experiences with post-acute sequelae SARS-cov-2 (PASC)” in the Lunch and Learn communications.”

Crafting Your Career Series (Self Care Crafting) w/ Lauren Sanchez
2025-03-12 13:00 - 14:00 | DiNitto Career Center (Walter Webb Hall 234), 405 W 25th St, Austin, 78705
Join us for Crafting Your Career, a monthly arts and crafts circle hosted by the DiNitto Career Center at the Steve Hicks School of Social Work! This fun and informal workshop combines creative crafting with career exploration. Each month, we’ll have a different craft activity. Students are invited to craft with us and and bring in career questions or topics. Whether you’re looking to clarify your career goals, get inspired, or just unwind and get creative, this workshop is the perfect space to do it all.

Lunch for International Students
2025-03-06 13:00 - 14:00 | Walter Webb Hall Room 102A, 405 W 25TH ST AUSTIN, TX 78705

Moritz Center Lunch & Learn – Dr. Rebecca Gomez
2025-03-05 11:30 - 12:30 | Walter Webb Hall 2nd Floor, 405 W 25TH ST, Ausitn
New DateRescheduled to March 5, 2025
11:30am-12:30pm

The Moritz Center for Societal Impact Lunch & Learn series will showcase research at Texas Social Work that improves health and wellness throughout our communities.

Students, staff and faculty are invited to bring their lunch and join the conversation by the fireplace in the second-floor common room of Walter Webb Hall. Desserts and drinks will be provided.

Dr. Rebecca Gomez, associate dean for academic affairs, will present on March 5. She will present Advancing Child and Family Well-Being: A Research Agenda for Policy-Driven Systems Change.
