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Advising Team Updates
March 2024
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Hello MSW Students,
Welcome back from Spring Break! We hope that this finds you well – and ready to venture into the second half of the semester! Per our normal/monthly updates, the Advising Team wants to remind you of a few things, and keep you updated about what is going on in the MSW program, community, and the School of Social Work!
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Note: We are re-sending this email again as there may have been a technical error yesterday when the original email sent. | |
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As you all know, the School of Social Work is making some changes to program offerings, starting in Summer 2024.
If these changes directly impact you, you should have been contacted by your Advisor.
If you haven’t been able to make arrangements, get questions answered, and/or receive support that is needed, please contact us as soon as possible. Your assigned Advisor contact information is below. And/or, you are always welcome to reach to Kelly (MSW Asst. Director) or Dr. Takisha LaShore (MSW Director).
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We are continuing to hold drop-in Advising sessions, the 2nd Wednesday of each month – at 12pm.
The next one will be March 13
Meeting ID: 923 6035 2534
Password: ADVISING
Hope to see you there!
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Additionally, Dr. Anne Hughes (Director of the School of Social Work) is hosting drop-in days/times if you want to connect with her:
In-person sessions – Room 254 Baker Hall
- March 5, 2024 4:00 - 6:00 pm
- March 12, 2024 11:00 - 1:00 pm
- April 7, 2024 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Zoom sessions
- March 7, 2024 5:30 – 7:30 pm
https://msu.zoom.us/j/93587047592
Meeting ID: 935 8704 7592
Passcode: 035895
- April 1, 2024 5:30- 7:30 pm
https://msu.zoom.us/j/93814096345
Meeting ID: 938 1409 6345
Passcode: 717050
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Summer 2024 and Fall 2024 Registration will be begin on March 18!
Summer will be open for everyone starting on that day. Fall will open by appointment. You can check your student record for your “appointment date”. Remember, appointments don’t mean that you need to make an appointment with anyone. This is just when you are able to register (schedule is determined by the University).
The School of Social Work is finalizing a few things (ex. Specific section numbers, electives, etc.). Once all is set, we will share the “current courses” pdfs for both semesters so that you can confirm accurate registration per your program plan!
Be looking out for a Special Edition Advisor Update soon!
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For those of you preparing for Spring (or Summer) graduation, please review the Special Edition Advisor Update – Graduation that was sent on 2/15/24. If you didn’t receive it, please let your Advisor know – and they can resend. This includes very important information regarding requirements, graduation ceremony details, regalia, etc.
Link to email
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As a reminder, Dr. LaShore sent out information about financial supports/resources on 2/6/24, and Raul Vargas sent out a Social Work Month – Student Supports Coordinator Updates and Resources message on 2/24/24. Please review!
Link to email with financial supports
Link to Social Work Month email
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The last day to drop classes – with no grade reported is TODAY 3/4/24. You will not receive a refund. If you are thinking/planning to drop a class, please reach out to your Advisor to discuss programming. | |
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MSU Social Work Career Fair
Thursday March 7, 3-6pm
MSU Innovation Center
325 E. Grand River Avenue #350
East Lansing Michigan , 48823
Created in collaboration with the Career Services Network, we will be holding our social work career fair at the innovation center. We have invited agencies and organizations across Michigan to join us and meet students ready to graduate, or those interested in looking at opportunities. Sign up through handshake to connect and stay connected to prospective employers.
Food and beverages will be provided!
Link to Career Services Event Page
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Advocacy Scholars Program | |
If you are interested in advocacy work (at any level), want to learn about what advocacy in SW is, and gain experience, check out the Advocacy Scholars Program! This is a great way to deepen your understanding, and elevate your experience while completing your MSW! | |
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Advocacy Scholars will:
- Receive a stipend award, which may be renewable for a second year of study
- Complete an Advanced Practice Year field placement or Community Engaged Project focused on policy practice and advocacy skills development
- Participate in a seminar series led by policy advocacy leaders from diverse backgrounds
- Develop a poster-presentation style display to be featured at the Advocacy Day Event in March
- Have the opportunity to participate in a two-day bootcamp on how to run for political office
Apply Here! for this exciting program, which will accept scholars to begin in August 2024. Applications to the Advocacy Scholars Program must be received by April 12, 2024.
If you have questions, please contact Dr. Takisha LaShore at lashoret@msu.edu.
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Have a great start to Spring! And, hope to connect with you sometime soon!
The Graduate Office Advising Team
Kelly Fornwalt – Assistant Program Director & Flint Advisor - fornwalt@msu.edu
Jen Scholes – East Lansing Advisor - warrenj7@msu.edu
Jenn Benway – Statewide Blended Advisor - benwayje@msu.edu
Raul Vargas – Weekend Advisor & Student Support Coordinator - vargasra@msu.edu
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