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Western Michigan University
Joined December 2014
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One benefit of a #socialwork degree is that the job possibilities are endless. Sometimes it pays to think outside the box!
Maximizing the flexibility of a social work degree
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Self-Care for #SocialWorkers During the #Coronavirus Pandemic| Listen 2 #NASW's #SocialWork Talks Podcast w/ #NASW member Dr. Kristen Lee Ed.D. LICSW. She's an expert on preventing & treating burnout buff.ly/3d5vFe8 See our #SWCOVID19Resources pg buff.ly/2WhsUR4
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Fall 2020 registration for graduate students opened today at 7:30am on gowmu.wmich.edu! 🤗 First time registering for courses? The day after registration you will be required to activate two-factor authentication as part of the WMU Login process. wmich.edu/it/2FA
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West Michigan Social Work Meet & Greet
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
4:30-6:30pm
Noco Provisions
Grand Rapids
NASW-Michigan Region 4 invites west Michigan social workers to a 2020 kick off event. The event is free and open to NASW and future members.
facebook.com/events/76603340…
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February is #BlackHistoryMonth. Take time to learn abt African American #NASW Foundation #SocialWork Pioneers, including anti-lynching advocate and suffragist Ida B. Wells. (1862-1931) she helped create the foundations of modern social work.
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For Social Work Month 2020, #NASW seeks #socialworkers from various generations to converse on video for abt a minute abt what social work means 2 them Reach us at [email protected] for instructions. Please Put Video Conversation in the subject line Thanks! #pleaseshare
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NASW’s CE Tracker tells you exactly what you need to renew your license in your state. Subscribe and start tracking! buff.ly/2N7bP7v
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WMU faculty team uncovers racial bias in jury selection
Research uncovering inherent racial bias among prosecutors in jury selection could have broader implications on court cases nationwide. In fact, a faculty team at #WMU hopes it does. wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56344
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#WMU classes are cancelled during Thanksgiving recess from noon Wednesday, Nov. 27, through Sunday, Dec. 1. Classes will resume at 8 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 2. More information at wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56527.
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Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay, which brings awareness to mental health issues worldwide #NASW supports efforts to reduce stigma associated w/mental health & increase access to services. @WHO promotes #40seconds of action to highlight suicide prevention buff.ly/33exjEH
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Addressing the Opioid Crisis – #MacroSW 9/26 at 9pm EST macrosw.com/2019/09/23/addre…
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Congrats to Dr. Jennifer Harrison on receiving a grant to combat the opioid epidemic
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Today, WMU Center for Disability and Aging Services will be hosting the career chat kiosk from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., on the main level (outside of cafe) of Bernhard Center.
Be sure to stop by!
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Mental health conditions do not discriminate based on race, color, gender or identity.
Learn more about #MinorityMentalHealthMonth and watch our Strength Over Silence docu-series: bit.ly/2N4ZfUf
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#ICYMI #socialworkers CAN help #childmigrants who are detained #NASW has compiled a list of orgs where you can volunteer buff.ly/2LeEJls #pleaseshare #ImmigrationReform #SocialWorkersStandUp #NoKidsInCages @NASWNYC @NASWNYS @naswca @NASWTX @newsocialworker @socworkpodcast
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Jennifer Harrison and Ann Chapleau were interviewed last week by Kate Tillotson from our local CBS news. In a bigger story on rural healthcare, we were able to briefly share info on our I-PEER, including development of our GAS App as a tool for telehealth. #HRSA #BHealthy #wwmt
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If you find yourself in a learning curve about gender awareness, this is a great place to start. Let's do what we can to make our trans and nonbinary community feel more comfortable moving through the world as their true selves! 😌 #Pride #GenderEquity bit.ly/2WDa8js
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We cannot let people struggle in silence. We need to recognize the warning signs when someone is struggling and make sure they get the help they need. Show you care by making a donation to NAMI: bit.ly/2Y62D5I #WhyCare #MentalHealthMonth
