School of Social Work News
- Q&A: Meet the School of Social Work Ph.D. Student Jenna Powers January 31, 2023Powers has two separate but similar areas of research, both based on the idea that the people with lived experiences of the social issues she studies are the experts.Ziba Kashef
- School of Social Work Celebrates 10-Year Initiative to Improve Services for Connecticut Families January 17, 2023The Performance Improvement Center uses data and analyses to identify trends and help improve how the state’s child welfare system responds to vulnerable families.Ziba Kashef
- Bright Lights and Warm Wishes December 13, 2022As we say goodbye to 2022, the road ahead looks open and brightThomas Rettig
UConn Today
- Mitochondria Linked to Major Depression in Older Adults February 7, 2023'One problem feeds into another, and make what began as a small issue into a much larger one'Kim Krieger
- Eye-Opening Early Residency Match for Two Future Doctors February 6, 2023Learn where these two future physicians are headed for their advanced ophthalmology residency program training after graduation this spring from UConn School of Medicine.Lauren Woods
- Auction Offers Bargains and Support for Public Interest Fellowships February 6, 2023A wide range of goods and services will be auctioned off to support the Public Interest Law Group's fellowship program.Jeanne Leblanc
SSW Blog
- SSW Marks Black History Month with Call for Racial Justice January 31, 2023
- Understanding Grief in Children/Teens in Foster/Residential Care January 12, 2023
- Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day January 12, 2023
- Developing Comfort and Confidence with Tapping (EFT) January 11, 2023
- Fundamentals of Emotional Freedom Technique January 11, 2023
- Art of Diagnosis – Webinar January 11, 2023
- The Clinical Interview January 11, 2023
- Making Sense of the DSM 5 January 11, 2023
- Racial Justice and Implicit Bias: Fostering Authentic Engagement January 11, 2023
- Why the DSM 5 Doesn’t Acknowledge Sensory Integration Symptoms and How that Harms Our Clients January 11, 2023
SSW Events
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Feb
8
Hartford Career Nights - Salary Negotiation and Wage Inequality6:00pm
Hartford Career Nights - Salary Negotiation and Wage Inequality
Wednesday, February 8th, 2023
06:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Other Parkville Market
Know your worth. Whether you want to secure a higher salary, greater benefits, a flexible schedule, or even a specific type of equipment, having a conversation with your future employer is necessary. Learn the tips and strategies to make yourself a savvy negotiator for your next big decision.
In this interactive session, learn how to research a benchmark salary and confidently negotiate an offer to ensure you earn the pay you deserve. Hear from former alumni who advocate for wage equality and use effective salary negotiation techniques to achieve their goals.
RSVP: https://www.events.foundation.uconn.edu/ereg/newreg.php?eventid=730894&Contact Information: Abigail G. Jackson, ajackson@foundation.uconn.edu
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Feb
9
InCHIP Lecture: Lawrence Yang, Ph.D., New York University12:30pm
InCHIP Lecture: Lawrence Yang, Ph.D., New York University
Thursday, February 9th, 2023
12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Other WebEx
Lawrence Yang, Ph.D., New York University
Topic: Global Mental Health and Stigma
February 9, 2023 | 12:30 - 1:30 PM
Dr. Larry Yang is currently Professor and Vice Chair of the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences; Associate Director of the Global Center for Implementation Science at NYU; and Founding Director of NYU’s Global Mental Health and Stigma Program. He is also PI of a generous donor gift from the Li Ka Shing Foundation to fund an initiative to promote Global Mental Health and Wellness via GPH activities.
View the upcoming series, access RSVP's, and watch archived lectures: https://chip.uconn.edu/lecture-series-2/Contact Information: lectureseries@chip.uconn.edu
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Feb
9
15 Minutes to Calm5:30pm
15 Minutes to Calm
Thursday, February 9th, 2023
05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Storrs Campus Online
Breathing & Stretching
Join us to practice breathing & stretches for stress management & to bring a calmness to our day. All students are welcome, & no experience is required to participate.
https://uconnvtc.webex.com/join/apscContact Information: joleen.nevers@uconn.edu
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Feb
15
Racial Justice and Implicit Bias: Fostering Authentic Engagement2:00pm
Racial Justice and Implicit Bias: Fostering Authentic Engagement
Wednesday, February 15th, 2023
02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Hartford Campus N/A
SSW Professional Development live webinar for Social Work Professionals. For more information and to register visit:
https://socialwork.uconn.edu/2023/01/11/racial-justice-implicit-bias-fostering-authentic-engagement/Contact Information: ssw.ce@uconn.edu
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Feb
16
15 Minutes to Calm5:30pm
15 Minutes to Calm
Thursday, February 16th, 2023
05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Other Online
Breathing & Being Kind to Yourself
Join us to practice breathing & practicing kindness to ourselves during our mediation this week. All students are welcome, & no experience necessary to participate.
https://uconnvtc.webex.com/join/apscContact Information: joleen.nevers@uconn.edu
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