Denver Campus Advanced Standing Summer 2021 GSSW Journeys Orientation

Orientation Agenda

Optional Pre-Orientation: Tuesday, July 06, 2021

Social and Campus Connections, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. MT

Join us for optional socializing and connection before orientation officially kicks off. Details will be posted on the Admitted Student Portal closer to the event date.

We will provide in-person campus tours as an optional, social opportunity prior to orientation. You must be “cleared for campus” to participate. Please RSVP by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, July 2.

Day 1: Wednesday, July 07, 2021

The Future of Social Work: 9:00–9:45 a.m. MT

Morris Endowed Dean and Professor Amanda Moore McBride

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Break: 9:45–10:00 a.m. MT

Take a few minutes to relax and unwind.
Welcome and Graduate Student Expectations: 10:00-11:00 a.m. MT

Associate Professor and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Leslie Hasche and Director of MSW Denver Campus Program Kate Ross

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*Asynchronous Pre-Work: to prepare for this session, please review the Module 2: GSSW Graduate Student Expectations in Canvas
Break: 11:00-11:15 a.m. MT

Take a few minutes to relax and unwind.
Faculty Break-out Sessions: 11:15-12:00 p.m. MT

As your graduate journey begins, get to know some GSSW faculty and peers in a small group setting.

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*Asynchronous Pre-Work: to prepare for this session, please review Module 4: Meet your GSSW Professors in Canvas
Break: 12:00-12:15 p.m. MT

Take a few minutes to relax and unwind.
Informal Virtual Lunch: 12:15-1:15 p.m. MT

All students are encouraged to join this informal virtual gathering to get to know one another. Bring your own lunch, and we’ll provide the zoom room!

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Break: 1:15-1:30 p.m. MT

Take a few minutes to relax and unwind.
Tools to Help Navigate GSSW: 1:30-2:30 p.m. MT

Meet the GSSW Registrar and Student Services Teams

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*Asynchronous Pre-Work: to prepare for this session, please review the Module 3: GSSW Student Services in Canvas
Break: 2:30-2:45 p.m. MT

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Aligning Your Career Workshop: 2:45-3:45 p.m. MT

Career Development Advisor Stacy Said

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GSSW Registrar Team

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Adela Smith

Registrar

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Colleen Turner

Coordinator, Academic Services

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Sarah Weiner

Academic Affairs Coordinator

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Gwen Chatlin

Registrar Coordinator

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Student Services Team

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Deana Ahmad

Assistant Dean for Students

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Krislyn O'Sullivan

Senior Professional Advisor

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Maggie Heyduk

Manager of Professional Advising

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Jenna Sergio

Program Manager

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Stacy Said

Career Development Advisor

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Day 2: Thursday, July 08, 2021

Field Panel: 9:00-9:45 a.m. MT

Associate Professor of the Practice & Assistant Dean for Field Education and Community Partnerships Aneesha Bharwani

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*Asynchronous Pre-Work: to prepare for this session, please review the Module 5: GSSW Field in Canvas
Break: 9:45-10:00 a.m. MT

Take a few minutes to relax and unwind.
Creating an Inclusive Learning Environment: 10:00-11:00 a.m.

Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Michele Hanna

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*Asynchronous Pre-Work: to prepare for this session, please review the Module 6: GSSW Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Canvas
Break: 11:00-11:15 a.m. MT

Take a few minutes to relax and unwind.
Student Panel: 11:15a.m.-12:00 p.m. MT

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GSSW Closing: 12:00-12:15 p.m. MT

Assistant Dean for Students Deana Ahmad and Director of MSW Denver Campus Program Kate Ross

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Optional Drop-in hours on July 08, 2021 for any additional questions

Field: 1:00-2:00 p.m. MT

This virtual drop-in hour is open to any GSSW student who has questions about field. Associate Director for Field Education Jessica Zaslav and Assistant Professor of the Practice of Social Work Christie Moore will be hosting this virtual drop-in hour.

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Academic Affairs: 2:00-3:30 p.m. MT

These virtual office hours are open to any GSSW student or faculty and focus primarily on Denver Campus. Denver Campus MSW Program Director Kate Ross, and/or Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Leslie Hasche, will be hosting these virtual office hours throughout the summer.

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Financial Aid Drop-in Hours: 2:00-4:00 p.m. MT

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Post-Orientation Events and Reminders:

Fall quarter 2021 registration opens on July 26, 2021. Get ready by joining GSSW faculty for a variety of opportunities to learn more, including:

Concentration Information Sessions, Friday, July 9 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Certificate Information Sessions, Friday, July 16 from 8:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Opportunities to meet with an individual advisor* prior to registration (Dates/Times TBA)
*Remember your designated academic advisor will be assigned in fall
Opportunities to meet with an individual field advisor for those starting field in fall (Dates/Times TBA)

See the Admitted Student Resource Portal for more information and a complete schedule.

Curious about other opportunities to connect? Refer to the Student Resource Portal, where events under the Virtual Health, Wellness and Community Engagement Opportunities section will continue to be updated.