At the Graduate School of Social Work (GSSW), we’re serious about our role as a catalyst for social change in communities near and far. With topics that span social work and social justice interests, our events bring the University of Denver campus and broader community together to learn, grow, mobilize and drive change.
When violence in Charlottesville, Va., captured national headlines, we responded with lectures and workshops that explored racial justice and provoked meaningful — and sometimes difficult — reflections and conversations. When political differences threatened to divide the nation, we answered with the Civic Education for Civic Engagement series, which brought campus and community together in a spirit of collaborative problem-solving.
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0 likes 11 playsClinical Associate Professor Stephen von Merz will discuss the development and implementation of a widely used activity, the Tree of Life Technique, which can be applied…
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0 likes 2 playsCont Ed: Advocacy Skills with Natalie Portman-Marsh
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The third and final webinar in the the Environmental and Racial Justice Series hosted by Associate Professor Lisa Reyes Mason, Graduate School of Social Work at the…
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World-renowned activist, poet, and author of "The Body is Not an Apology: The Power of Radical Self-Love", Sonya Renee Taylor invites us to reconnect with the…
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In this inaugural Jeffrey Jenson Research Award address, Professor Heather Taussig will discuss the development, testing, and implementation of Fostering Healthy…
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In this interactive webinar, Kali discussed her book Sabrina & Corina and discuss storytelling as a way to retain history and promote social justice. Attendees then…
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adrienne maree brown offers a keynote presentation on social change and pleasure activism, a politics of healing and happiness that explodes the dour myth that changing…
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Hear from Associate Professor Lisa Reyes Mason and others for inspiring and innovative ideas on infusing environmental and racial justice in social work education. From…
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The convergence of the COVID-19 pandemic with the enduring issue of state violence has thrust the word “abolition” into mainstream discourses more so in the…
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This first panel in the series brings together community leaders, students, and scholars to discuss their own community-engaged experiences, the joys and challenges of…
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Reparations as Community Wealth Building
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Catalyst Series for Social Justice: Truth & Reparations with David Ragland In our next Catalyst Series for Social Justice, the Graduate School of Social Work will…
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Civic engagement is a fundamental aspect of a participatory democracy. Research suggests that the motivation and execution of such action comes from civic education -…
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Voices from Srebrenica: A Book Release & Memorial Event
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0 likes 5 playsActivists, scholars, social workers and individuals involved in the criminal justice system will invite you into their experiences through personal storytelling and…
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0 likes 2 playsGSSW Dean Amanda Moore McBride hosted a deep discussion with Colorado Common Cause Executive Director Amanda Gonzalez about voter advocacy and voter suppression, past…
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0 likes 1 playsWhat does “defunding the police” really mean? What alternatives to public safety models are being used, and how can social work help to create communities…
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0 likes 4 playsWhat can COVID-19 teach us about transphobia and trans inclusion? The coronavirus pandemic is amplifying pre-existing social concerns, including unequal access to high…
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0 likes 0 playsDr. Carl Clark, CEO of the Mental Health Center of Denver, reflects on how community mental health has pivoted to respond to a global pandemic, and how it may never be…