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 […]
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 during Contentious Political Events Abstract: Information manipulation is widespread in today’s media environment. Online networks have disrupted the gatekeeping role of traditional media by allowing […]
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, […]
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 […]
Karletta Chief Associate Professor of Environmental Science, University of Arizona Title: Risk Perception of Navajo Communities Along the San Juan River Following the Gold King Mine Spill Abstract: On August 5, 2015, 3 million gallons of acid mine drainage was accidently released from the Gold King Mine Spill (GKMS), eventually reaching the San Juan River which […]
A conversation with congressional leaders and migration policy experts focusing on the challenges and opportunities ahead with implementing comprehensive immigration reform.