COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
We know this has been a time full of emotions and reflections. To support you, NYU Silver is hosting a series of informal, supportive group discussions where you can connect with peers, share your thoughts, and explore feelings about the recent election events. These sessions will be guided by Associate Dean Courtney O’Mealley (MSW) and Professor Pia Hargrove (MSW, LMSW) and are open to all students. Additionally, NYU has post-election programs and events happening across campus. Be sure to join in and spread the word! Here’s what’s coming up:
Hybrid Drop-In Session with Dean Courtney O’Mealley
Tuesday, November 19 | 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM ET | 1 WSN, Student Lounge*
*To request to join virtually, please email grace.defino@nyu.edu
Faculty Champion Drop-In Hours with Pia Hargrove, Dean Courtney O’Mealley
Thursday, November 21 | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM ET | 1 WSN, Room G07
Creating Your Vision of Change: Expressive Art Workshop
Monday, November 18 | 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM ET | Changemaker Center (12 Washington Pl)
2024 Post-Election Panel
Monday, November 18 | 6:45 PM - 8:00 PM ET | 19 West 4th St, Room 101 (1st Fl)
NYU In Dialogue: 'Left, Right and Center' at NYU, November 20th
Wednesday, November 20 | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM ET | Skirball Center (566 LaGuardia Pl)
We also recommend that you explore the Changemaker Center’s Civic Engagement programs informational and skill-building opportunities for all students within the NYU community to learn about and participate in civic life.
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GET INVOLVEDNYU Trans Awareness Week 2024
November 18 marks the beginning of NYU’s Trans Awareness Week—an annual week-long series of events that celebrates the lives and experiences of transgender, non-binary, and gender expansive people while educating the NYU community on how they can better support them. In 2024, trans and non-binary communities are hot topics online, in the media, and in politics. In this spirit, the LGBTQ+ Center has cultivated a series of events that aims to educate, empower, and celebrate our trans and non-binary community members. Check out the full lineup of Trans Awareness Week events! 🏳️⚧️✨
Spring 2025 MSW Orientation Leader Application is now live!
Join us for an opportunity to welcome new students to the Silver community, and sharpen your leadership skills. As an Orientation Leader (OL), you will help new students prepare for and adjust to life as a graduate student at NYU Silver. Submit your OL application here!
Welcome, Black Care Collective!
Join us in welcoming our newest student group: the Black Care Collective! BCC warmly welcomes and supports all Black-identifying students at the NYU Silver School of Social Work, along with their allies. Their goal is to foster a sense of community among Black students while enhancing awareness of pressing health and social welfare issues impacting the Black community. They prioritize creating safe spaces that encourage self-reflection and understanding, empowering the Black community to raise their voices for meaningful change in society. Email silver.blackcare@nyu.edu to get involved or learn more.
Interested in starting a new student group at Silver for the spring semester? Read below for more details!
- Determine what kind of group you want to create
- Establish your leadership structure.
- Map out your goals, purpose, and mission statement.
- Identify a student group advisor. This can be a faculty or staff member at NYU.
- Complete our Student Group Recognition Form.
NOTE: All pathways and degree programs at Silver are welcome to start and lead a student group. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at silver.inclusivestudentlife@nyu.edu.
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SILVER CONNECT
Mid-Semester Practicum Reflection
Wednesday, November 20 | 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM | 1 WSN, Parlor
Join Practicum Education & Community Partnerships office for pizza, refreshments, and art as we reflect and engage in dialogue around your practicum experience. RSVP encouraged!
Journey to Licensure: Your Roadmap to the LMSW
Make a commitment to your future in social work by engaging in monthly events and newsletters from the MSW Program Office and the Office of Career Design and Social Work Readiness, designed to equip you with the tools and confidence you need to successfully navigate the path to social work licensure. To get started, join the Journey to Licensure Welcome Event in the lobby of 1 Washington Square North on Tuesday, November 26 from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM ET, or explore the roadmap here!
Jewish Ally Zone Training
Wednesday, December 4 | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET | Virtual
The NYU Silver Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is excited to be partnering with the Bronfman Center for Jewish Student Life at NYU to offer a Jewish Ally Zone Training! This workshop invites participants to explore the diversity of Jewish identity and practice at NYU, learn about the history of anti-Semitism and its manifestations today, and reflect on the impact of anti-Semitism on the Jewish student experience. Register for Jewish Ally Zone Training here.
Student Restorative Justice Training
Friday, February 28, March 7, and March 14 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET | Virtual
Restorative justice (RJ) is an Indigenous-grounded approach that focuses on repairing relationships in the community. This training provides opportunities for students to unpack and explore the RJ mindset and alignment with Social Work practices, foster meaningful connections, and restore harmed relationships. Learn more and apply for RJ training here.
MSW Specialized Practicum Questionnaire and Specialization Application
MSW Students: It is time to prepare for your Specialized Practice year! The process will involve two components: the required Specialized Practicum Questionnaire and the optional Specialization Application. Read more about next steps for your Specialized Practice year here.
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