Virtual Experience Day 2024

We look forward to meeting you at Virtual Experience Day on July 25 from 4 – 6:15 p.m. MDT. Experience Day is a great opportunity to get to know the people who will support, encourage and inspire you on your social work career journey.

If you have any questions, please reach out.

Experience Day Agenda

We have a full lineup of engaging content that includes informative panels from faculty, alumni, and students, mini-classes, and opportunities to learn more about the GSSW program.

July 25, 4:00 – 6:15 p.m. MDT

4:00 p.m. — GSSW Welcome with the Enrollment team and Dean Henrika McCoy

4:05 p.m. — Faculty Panel moderated by Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Stephanie George

4:35 p.m. — Break

4:40 p.m. — Attend a virtual Mini Class.

5:10 p.m. — Break

5:15 p.m. — Student Services Panel moderated by Associate Director of Enrollment Megan Jarrad

5:40 p.m. — Break

5:45 p.m. — Current Students and Alumni Panel moderated by Associate Director of Enrollment Sarah Abrams

6:10 p.m.— Wrap up & Closing Remarks from Associate Dean of Operations Dusty DiSanto

Faculty Panel

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Jessica Zaslav

Associate Professor of the Practice

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Michele D. Hanna

Professor; Assoc Dean for DEI; Coordinator of Accreditation

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Student Services Panel

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Amity Lizabeth Good

Clinical Assistant Professor; Director of Denver Campus Program

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Channing Spears

Field Education Coordinator

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Mariegrace Veres

Director of Enrollment

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Stacy Said

Senior Advisor

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Mini Classes

Benefits of Play and Play Therapy

This mini-class explores the profound impact of play and play therapy across the lifespan. Participants will delve into the evidence supporting play as a therapeutic modality. The session will highlight key benefits, including emotional expression, trauma processing, and relationship building. Through interactive discussions and case study analyses, students will gain insights into the importance of play and the neurobiology of play therapy. This concise yet comprehensive overview aims to equip graduate-level social work students with foundational knowledge and skills to enhance their understanding of all things PLAY.
Taught by Clinical Associate Professor Julianne Mitchell
Weighing our Worth: An Introduction to weight stigma and weight inclusive practice

This mini-class begins by introducing the concept of weight stigma and how body weight and appearance is a part of our intersectional identity (and a source of potential privilege or discrimination). Next, we examine how weight stigma infiltrates public health messaging and the potential harms of that stigma. We will briefly review some of the science that supports taking a weight-inclusive approach to health and mental health practice. We end the mini class discussing some brief recommendations for clinical practice.
Taught by Assistant Professor Erin Harrop.