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Experience
A Year in the Department
There's always something happening in the social work department. Whether the events are department-hosted or student-led, included in course-work or drive by student initiave, our students are immersed in opportunities to make a difference, mark accomplishments, and deepen bonds.
First Day of School -- The energy is high and the department comes to life
MSW Night -- An evening with representatives from graduate schools sharing about MSW programs
Christmas Tree Lighting - A campus tradition with lights, music, & community
Point-in-Time Count -- An early morning effort to gather data on homelessness in the city
Poverty Simulation -- A hands-on activity where participants experience the daily challenges faced by people with limited income
Take Back the Night -- A campus-wide student-led event focused on survivor stories and ending sexual violence
Lobby Days -- A two-day advocacy trip to Sacramento to lobby lawmakers for legislative action
Induction -- An end-of-the-year formal event inducting students into the program and Phi Alpha Honor Society
Comprehensive Exams -- A capstone assessment known as "Comps" where seniors demonstrate their body of knowledge
Field Dinner -- A gathering at the end of the year of field work where seniors honor and thank their field instructors
Senior Dinner -- A celebration marking the end of the program for graduating seniors
Graduation -- Three days of events including Consecration, Baccalaureate, and Commencement
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