UMKC Social Work Department

Today we celebrate Juneteenth, and as it's a holiday, UMKC is closed. If you're not familiar with what this day commemorates or how it's celebrated, we invite you to do some research and check out Kansas City's celebration at 18th/Vine!

Did you know that hosts free webinars for ? Tonight at 5 pm (6 pm ET) is "Everything you want to know about running a private practice but no one has told you." Next month's topic is interdisciplinary treatment of eating disorders. New offerings each month - check them out and reigster at https://www.socialworkers.org/Careers/NASW-Career-Center/Resources-for-Students/Career-Webinars-for-Social-Work-Students

This week our Arts and Advocacy class (one of the electives being taught this summer) visited the Nerman Museum on the campus of Johnson County Community College. Thank you to Nancy, our docent who took us around to various exhibits. We saw Native American art, soccer art that paid homage to migrants who bring soccer with them around the world, art speaking for the environment and natural world, racism, and military dominance. It was a very thought provoking day.

Happy Monday! As we go into week 2 of summer classes, we know some (maybe especially those of us taking psychopathology in 8 weeks rather than 16) are feeling some pressure already. Take care of yourself, but also recognize that discomfort isn't inherently bad. You've got this.

Sometimes, when the world feels heavy or our lives are overwhelming, we forget that that being kind to others can be a restorative activity. Bring a little hope and revolutionary kindness to someone, and see if it makes a difference for you too.

Interested in learning more about the program here at ? We've got a great opportunity for you to learn and speak directly with one of our faculty! In one week, Assistant Teaching Professor Nancy Twillman will host our next online information session. She'll talk through the application process and our flexible admissions deadlines, how our program is structured, and what it means that we're an Advanced Generalist program. At the end, there's time to ask whatever questions you have as well. Register to attend at https://futureroo.umkc.edu/portal/msw-info (link also in our bio).

Hello summer semester! We've got a few electives being taught this summer and are excited to welcome students back to campus. It's only 8 weeks and goes by fast. Let's go!

Fridays in the summer are magical (at least when they're not rainy). Hope your summer is starting off well with something for you to look forward to!

Trying to figure out how you'll pay for school? There's time to apply for the Missouri Roy Blunt Behavioral Health Scholarship! Deadline is July 1 to get money for the fall semester. Learn more and apply at https://www.mobhc.org/workforce-development-2-2/workforce-development-2 (link also in our bio)

Welcome to June! Summer classes start next week, so in the meantime, we're encouraging you to make your preparations and take time for you.