Denver Campus Winter 2023 GSSW Journeys Orientation

Orientation is a combination of asynchronous work (work done on your own prior to orientation), live Zoom sessions and optional office hours. Participation in all sessions is mandatory unless otherwise stated.

Orientation Agenda

Thursday, December 15, 2022

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

    This session will include a welcome from orientation hosts, remarks from Dean Amanda Moore McBride, and Q&A time with Dean McBride and Denver Campus Program Director Kate Ross.

     

    Orientation Hosts:  

    • Assistant Dean for Students Deana Ahmad 

    • Denver Campus Program Director Kate Ross

    • Student Engagement Coordinator Jenna Sergio 

     

    Join The Zoom Session

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    Break: 9:45-10:00 a.m. MST

    Enjoy a 15-minute break.

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    Creating an Inclusive Learning Environment: 10:00—10:45 a.m. MST

    This session will include Associate Dean for DEI and Associate Professor Michele Hanna sharing ways to create inclusive learning communities.

     

    Asynchronous Pre-Work: to prepare for this session, please review Module 6: GSSW Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Canvas.

     

    Join The Zoom Session

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    Break: 10:45—11:00 a.m. MST

    Enjoy a 15-minute break.

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    Welcome and Graduate Student Expectations: 11:00–11:30 a.m. MST

    This session will include Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Lisa Reyes Mason sharing about graduate student expectations and current campus access protocols. 

     

    Asynchronous Pre-Work: to prepare for this session, please review the Module 2: GSSW Graduate Student Expectations in Canvas.

     

    Join the Zoom Session

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    Lunch on your own: 11:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m. MST

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    Advising Break-Out Sessions: 12:30—1:30 p.m. MST

    This session will include an advising overview from Denver Campus Director Kate Ross and group discussion about hopes and fears related to graduate school. 

     

    Asynchronous Pre-Work: to prepare for this session, please review Module 4: Meet your GSSW Professors in Canvas.

     

    Join the Zoom Session

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    Break: 1:30—1:45 p.m. MST

    Enjoy a 15-minute break.

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    Tools to Help Navigate DU/GSSW: 1:45—2:30 p.m. MST

    This session will include an introduction to our Student Services teams. Get to know your Assistant Dean for Students, as well as Career Services, GSSW Registrar, Professional Advising and Student Engagement and learn how these teams will support you throughout your student experience.  

     

    Featuring your GSSW Registrar and Student Services teams, including: 

     

    Asynchronous Pre-Work: to prepare for this session, please review the Module 3: GSSW Student Services in Canvas

     

    Join the Zoom Session

Optional Drop-In Hours

Friday, December 16, 2022

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    Field Session: 9:00—9:30 a.m. MST

    This session will include a field overview from Associate Director of Field Education Jessica Zaslav.

     

    Asynchronous Pre-Work: to prepare for this session, please review the Module 5: GSSW Field in Canvas

     

    Join the Zoom Session

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    Break: 9:30—9:45 a.m. MST

    Enjoy a 15-minute break.

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    Aligning Your Career Workshop: 9:45 —10:30 a.m. MST

    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.

     

    Join the zoom session

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    Break: 10:30—10:45 a.m. MST

    Enjoy a 15-minute break.

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    Student Panel & GSSW Closing: 10:45 —11:45 a.m. MST

    This session will include GSSW students sharing their experiences and answering questions.

     

    Join the zoom session

Optional Post-Orientation Sessions: Friday, December 16, 2022