Denver Campus Fall 2022 GSSW Journeys Orientation
Orientation Agenda
Virtual Speaker Sessions: Wednesday, September 7, 2022
The Future of Social Work: 1:00–1:45 p.m. MT
This session will include a welcome from orientation hosts, remarks from Dean Amanda Moore McBride, and Q&A time with Dean McBride and Kate Ross Director Denver Campus MSW Program.
Orientation Hosts:
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Assistant Dean for Students Deana Ahmad
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Denver Campus Director Kate Ross
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Student Engagement Coordinator Jenna Sergio
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Creating an Inclusive Learning Community: 2:00—2:45 p.m. MT
This session will include Associate Dean for DEI and Associate Professor Michele Hanna sharing ways to create inclusive learning communities.
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Welcome and Graduate Student Expectations: 3:00–3:45 p.m. MT
This session will include Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Lisa Reyes Mason sharing about graduate student expectations and current COVID protocol.
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Optional Appointments with Financial Aid: 3:45—5:30 p.m. MT
Sign up here for a 15-minute appointment with a member of the financial aid team.
Virtual Speaker Sessions: Thursday, September 8, 2022
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Field Session: 9:00—10:00 a.m. MT
This session will include a field overview from Assistant Dean for Field Education and Community Partnerships and Associate Professor of the Practice Aneesha Bharwani. The mandatory meet and greet with your field liaison on September 14 will build upon this session.
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Advising Meet & Greet: 10:15 a.m.—12:00 p.m. MT
This session will include an advising overview from Denver Campus Director Kate Ross and breakout room discussions with students and faculty.
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Lunch on Your Own: 12:00 —1:00 p.m. MT
Enjoy lunch on your own!
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Aligning Your Career Workshop: 1:00 —2:00 p.m. MT
This session will include a Career Services overview from Career Development Advisor Stacy Said. She’ll share actions you can take while in graduate school to prepare for your career and build your network.
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Student Panel & GSSW Closing: 2:15 —3:15 p.m. MT
This session will include GSSW students sharing their experiences and answering questions.
In-Person Sessions: Friday, September 9, 2022
GSSW Resource Fair: 10:00—11:00 a.m. MT
Join us in the Craig Hall Community Room and Patio for the in-person resource fair
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Registrar Table
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Student Engagement Table
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Professional Advising Table
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Career Services Table
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New Era Voter Registration
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DU Graduate Student Orientation: 1:00–4:00 p.m. MT
Office of Graduate Education will send additional details and require separate registration for DU Graduate Student Orientation.