GSSW Student Events
From fun community-building activities to self-care sessions and professional development workshops, we offer a wide range of programming to support and enrich your graduate student experience. This page provides information about Commencement ceremonies and upcoming events for students.
Career Services
GSSW Virtual Networking & Job Fair
About
The University of Denver, Graduate School of Social Work (GSSW) invites you to participate in the sixth annual GSSW Virtual Networking & Job Fair.
Employers continue to express interest in attending a GSSW Fair to specifically meet GSSW MSW students & graduates. This signature event allows GSSW students and graduates to network with employer hiring managers & learn about current & future opportunities for post-graduate employment. While some agencies will be local to the Colorado community, some employers are nationally based; therefore, students & graduates from all GSSW programs (Denver, MSW@DEN, GLENWOOD SPRINGS & FOUR CORNERS) are encouraged to attend!
- Session One: 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. MDT
- Session Two: 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. MDT
- Session Three: 1:00 p.m. -2:00 p.m. MDT
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. MT, Virtual
Check out event details and register in PCO or contact gssw.careers@du.edu
Career Services
GSSW Career Readiness: Resume Workshop – Crafting a Resume That Stands Out
About
Whether you're applying for field placements, jobs, or fellowships, your resume is often your first impression—make it count! This workshop will help you tailor your resume to highlight your unique skills, experiences, and social work values in a way that resonates with employers.
Join us to learn how to:
- Translate your academic, field, and life experiences into a compelling resume
- Customize your resume for different roles and sectors within social work
- Use action-oriented language and formatting that stands out
- Avoid common resume pitfalls and showcase what hiring managers really look for
No matter where you are in your job search, this session will give you the tools and confidence to take your resume to the next level.
Tuesday, November 18th
12:00-12:45 p.m. MT, Virtual
Register in PCO or email gssw.careers@du.edu
Career Services
GSSW Resume Reviews
About
So you've done your research on resume best practices, but you still have questions.
Join this session to ask specific question on YOUR resume and have it reviewed by a GSSW Faculty/Staff member! Whether you are preparing your resume for your field placement search or for your post-graduate job search, leave this session empowered to showcase your candidacy in the best possible light!
Review the schedule below, and select "Select time slot" to reserve your Resume Roundtable session with a Faculty/Staff member! Reach out to gssw.careers@du.edu with any questions.
Tuesday, November 18
1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. MT
*Registration REQUIRED for a 30 min. interview*
Check out event details and register in PCO or contact gssw.careers@du.edu
Career Services
Link Up with LinkedIn! Creating Your Online Presence
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Ready to stand out in a competitive job market? A polished LinkedIn profile isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s a powerful tool for career advancement. In fact, resumes with a custom LinkedIn URL are over 70% more likely to lead to interview invitations. And with nearly 2 million social workers already on LinkedIn, the question is: why not you?
Whether you're just getting started or your profile needs a refresh, this hands-on workshop will guide you through the essentials of building a compelling LinkedIn presence. Learn how to:
- Get attention from recruiters and hiring managers
- Create a custom LinkedIn URL that boosts your visibility
- Highlight your unique strengths and social work values
- Showcase your experience, education, and with impact
Join us to take the first step in launching your LinkedIn presence with confidence and purpose!
Monday, November 17
12:00 p.m.-12:45 p.m. MT, Virtual
Register in PCO or email gssw.careers@du.edu
Career Services
GSSW Exploring Your Pathway: Human-Animal-Environment Interactions in Social Work Practice
About
Are you passionate about the healing power of human-animal interactions and nature? Curious about the importance and impact of animals in social work? Join us for an inspiring alumni panel featuring graduates who are integrating interactions with animals and nature into their social work practice across diverse settings—from clinical mental health to school-based services and other community settings.
Panelists will share their unique career journeys and offer insights into how they utilize their specialized training, and how they were able to break into this growing area within social work.
Monday, October 27
11:00 a.m.-12;00 p.m. MT, Virtual
Register in PCO or email gssw.careers@du.edu
Career Services
GSSW: Exploring Health Care Careers with Colorado Community Health Network (CCHN)
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Join us for an engaging employer information session with Colorado Community Health Network (CCHN) & The LatinX Therapist Project the to explore meaningful career paths in the health care industry—especially within Community Health Centers (CHCs), which serve as vital access points for underserved populations across Colorado.
This session will highlight the medical safety net, introduce students to primary care careers, and share scholarship and loan repayment opportunities available to those pursuing health professions.
Tuesday, October 21
3:30-4:00 p.m. MDT
Virtual
Register in PCO or email gssw.careers@du.edu
Learning Objectives:
By the end of the session, students will be able to:
- Understand a range of health care career options, especially in primary care settings.
- Explore the mission, patient populations, and innovative models used by Community Health Centers.
- Learn about financial support programs such as scholarships and loan repayment opportunities for future health professionals.
Why Attend?
- Discover impactful career paths in health care
- Connect with professionals working in community-based settings
- Learn how to make your education more affordable through funding opportunities
- Ask questions and network with a leading health care organization
Denver Campus Academic Affairs
Planning Your Pathway
About
The more you understand how your academic pathway translates into a post-graduate career path, the more confident you will be in navigating the curriculum and using your time at GSSW to the fullest!
This in-person event allows you to connect with faculty, alumni and employers and ask candid questions about social work pathways, understand industry trends that can impact your work, and informally build a network of colleagues within your area of interest.
Friday, October 10, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. MST - Craig Hall, Rm 120
Registration Link or email gssw.careers@du.edu
This event is planned with the Denver campus MSW students schedule in mind; however, all GSSW MSW students are able and welcome to attend.
Career Services
Intersection of Mental Health Community with Correctional Facilities
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Join us for "Intersection of Mental Health Community with Correctional Facilities," an engaging event where our distinguished alumni delve into the complex and often overlooked relationship between mental health systems and the correctional environment.
This presentation will explore how mental health challenges are addressed—or too often neglected—within correctional facilities and examine the systemic barriers that affect both incarcerated individuals and the professionals who support them.
Through thoughtful discussion and interdisciplinary insight, this event aims to spark meaningful dialogue on how collaboration between mental health and criminal justice systems can lead to more humane, equitable, and effective approaches to care.
This event is hosted by the Career Services & Alumni Engagement offices from DU Career & Professional Development, the College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences, Josef Korbel School of Global and Public Affairs, Morgridge College of Education, the Graduate School of Professional Psychology, and the Graduate School of Social Work as well as the Sturm College of Law Office of Alumni Engagement.
Thursday, October 9
12:00-1:00 p.m. MT, Virtual
Register in PCO or email gssw.careers@du.edu
Career Services
Aligning Your Career Path & Connecting with the Student Community
About
This event is created to assist MSW@Denver students that have been admitted into the GSSW Social Work program or that have not attended this session in the past as a MSW@Denver student.
We can all use support when it comes to career development and feeling connected to our community! The GSSW Career Services and Student Engagement team invites you to attend this virtual event to learn more about how to align your career path to opportunities and sources with connection to the student, employer, professional communities.
Monday, September 22, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. MDT, Virtual
Register in PCO or email gssw.careers@du.edu
Career Services
GSSW Launch Event
About
Jump-Start Your GSSW Experience at the Launch Event!
Whether you are beginning or continuing your time at GSSW, come meet MSW peers, as well as, GSSW alumni. This is an important opportunity to build a social work community that you can "call on" during the program and moving forward in your career!
Light refreshments will be provided.
*This event is planned by the GSSW Career Service Office and the GSSW Alumni Engagement Office.
Thursday, September 11
3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. MT
Craig Hall Rm. 120
Register in PCO or email gssw.careers@du.edu