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

Launching Your LinkedIn: Crafting Your Professional Presence

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Did you know that you are over 70% more likely to get invited to an interview with a custom LinkedIn URL on your resume?  Close to 2 million social workers have profiles on LinkedIn! 

Why not you?  

If you still need to connect on LinkedIn or if you haven't touched your profile in a few years, this is a perfect opportunity to learn profile best practices on crafting your professional presence with LinkedIn.  

Tuesday, November 19
11:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m. MST
Virtual

Register in PCO or email gssw.careers@du.edu

Career Services

Unlocking Opportunities: Mastering the Art of the Fair

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The Job & Internship Fair season will be upon us soon! 

If you are interested in attending and upcoming fair (GSSW Field Fair, the GSSW Virtual Networking & Job Fair, DU or other career/job fairs) knowing how to work the room is important!  After all, you have just one chance to make an excellent first impression!  

Master the Art of the Fair by joining this information session to:

  • understand how Virtual and In-person fairs are set up
  • take full advantage of meeting with employers
  • networking with hiring managers
  • make a polished first impression
  • get insight on current open positions & how best to apply!

Tuesday, November 19
12;00 p.m.-12:45 p.m. MST
Virtual

Register in PCO or email gssw.careers@du.edu

 

Career Services

Mastering the Resume ~ Best Practices & Expert Tips

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Whether you are getting ready for a job search or applying to internships, having a mastering resume creation is important in highlighting your candidacy.  After all, the goal of your resume is to get invited to an interview!  This workshop series will allow you to understand all you need to know to make sure your resume utilizes industry best practices and gets noticed!

This workshop will will end with a "Resume Roundtable" where you can ask specific questions about your resume.  You are encouraged to attend any or all of the below sessions.

Monday, November 18
11:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m. MST - Mastering the Resume ~ Best Practices & Expert Tips
11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. MST - Resume Roundtable
Virtual

Register in PCO or email gssw.careers@du.edu
 

Career Services

The Weight of the World: Mental Health, Intersections of Sustainability + Social Justice

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Ever feel the "Weight of the World"? This webinar is tailored for mental health professionals dedicated to understanding and addressing the profound impact of systemic ecological and environmental issues on mental health. Join this insightful exploration into the critical intersection of mental health, sustainability, and social justice! 

Key Themes Include:

  • Environmental Justice and Mental Health: Analyzing the effects of environmental degradation and climate change on mental well-being.
  • Community Resilience: Strategies for building resilience in individuals and communities affected by ecological stressors.
  • Equity and Access: Exploring ways to promote equity in mental health care within the context of environmental justice.
  • Policy and Advocacy: Advocating for policies that support both environmental sustainability and mental health support systems.

Tuesday, October 29
12:00 p.m.-1;00 p.m. MST
Virtual

Register in PCO or email gssw.careers@du.edu

Career Services

Exploring Your MSW Pathway: Medical Social Work

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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!  Join us for this signature pathway event!

With a focus on MEDICAL SOCIAL WORK this virtual event allows you to connect with faculty, alumni and employers working in Texas and ask candid questions about work in outpatient and inpatient medical or integrated health care as medical social workers. Understand industry trends that can impact your work, and informally build a network of colleagues within your area of interest. As a member of an integrated care team, medical social workers make up almost 1/4 of the social workers within the US, engaged with an often past-paced, clinical setting.

**All GSSW students, not just those living in Texas are encouraged to attend!

Thursday, October 3
11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. MT
Virtual

Register in PCO or email gssw.careers@du.edu

Denver Campus Academic Affairs

Planning Your Pathway

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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.

Thursday, September 26, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. MST - Craig Hall, Rm 120

Registration Link or email gssw.careers@du.edu

Career Services

GSSW Launch Event

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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 12
3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. MT
GSSW Margaret Page Library/Patio (First floor Craig Hall)

Register in PCO or email gssw.careers@du.edu

University of Denver Commencement

Commencement is the symbolic ceremony held by the University to mark the beginning of your new professional life. DU holds Commencement ceremonies in June and August each year. Participation in the Commencement ceremony does not mean you have completed/earned your degree.

Please visit DU's Commencement page for more information.

  • Held in June each year, the Spring DU Commencement Ceremony is open to students who graduated during the previous fall or winter quarter, as well as current spring quarter graduation candidates.
  • Summer quarter graduation candidates are eligible to participate in the Summer DU Commencement Ceremony, which is held in August each year.

For questions about GSSW's Graduation process, please visit the Graduation page.

For DU policies and procedures governing Commencement ceremonies, please refer to the DU Graduate Bulletin.

Commencement FAQ