Doctoral students are encouraged to attend this professional development series (presented by the departments of Social Welfare and Urban Planning). These three virtual workshops will provide tools to navigate the academic world, answer questions about doctoral expectations, and introduce pedagogical methods. RSVP links below. Session 1: The Academic Job Market & Navigating the Academy Session […]
One in a series of virtual symposia examining social welfare and social justice to reimagine the profession to achieve an anti-racist future.
Social work has a complex history of upholding White supremacy alongside a goal to achieve racial justice. Moreover, our profession simultaneously practices within racist systems and works to dismantle them. In the wake of a fervent #BlackLivesMatter movement and persistent racial disparities in key social welfare institutions, these paradoxes have come to the forefront of […]
Luskin Summit 2021 concludes with the sixth annual survey of L.A. County residents on their satisfaction with topics such as cost of living, education, the environment, the economy, race relations and health care.
Through this workshop, UCLA Student Legal Services Attorney, Christin Liu, will offer advice on: • Navigating employment/internship offer negotiations • Workplace protections & the role of human resources • How to identify and avoid potential scams and schemes This event is open to all students in the Luskin Undergraduate Program! Students not associated with […]
A panel of policy, corporate and academic leaders will discuss the need and strategies for a more closed loop and less wasteful economy.
Joint with UCLA Movements, Organizations, and Markets Working Group Sandra González-Bailón Associate Professor of Communication, University of Pennsylvania - Annenberg School of Communication Title: The Spread of Information on Social Media […]
Join EDT 2.0 for a choral reading of excerpts from “CODESWITCH: The Transborder Immigrant Tool” (transborder algo-rhythms against caging algorithms).
The Professional Development Committee would like to announce an upcoming discussion about moving through academia, and will feature graduates of the UCLA PhD Social Welfare program Donte Boyd, Skye Allmang, and Kristina Lovato! The panel will take place on Friday, April 23rd from 12 to 1 PM PST. Registration is available here, and you must register to attend the […]
This workshop will cover: where to look for summer internships and entry level full-time jobs, what types of internships and jobs to look for, information on post B.A. training program options (e.g. fellowships, rotational programs, etc.), and other helpful tips! This event is open to all undergraduate students at UCLA! Please contact our department […]
