Cal State East Bay Master of Social Work

Thank you to Dr. Holly Vugia for sharing her vaccine pic! "I'm grateful for the vaccine and all the efforts it took from the bench scientists to the team at the Coliseum who got the injection in my arm! Tragically, we just passed the 500,000 US death mark today. I'm acting to help stop the spread, stop the suffering, and help me get one step closer to seeing my mom. "

Please join us for a self-care session for Black Social Workers, led by Marcia Leftwich, an advocate for holistic living and de-stigmatization of mental health ...in communities of color. This opportunity is a free event crafted by NASW-CA’s Diversity & Inclusion Committee for social workers who identify as African Diaspora/communities, of African descent or Black/African American only. This session will have an interactive discussion on self-care as a preventive strategy versus a reactive action. Due to historical and recent events of structural racism, oppression, discrimination against the black community, Marcia will assist our Black Social Workers with creating a self-care plan for empowerment. As a Social Worker, we often support others, ensuring that they receive the care that they need and the NASW-CA D&I Committee is providing a space for Black Social Workers to receive the care and support they need with yoga and meditation. The class will take place on February 27th from 10am to 11:30am. Register by clicking here: https://www.naswca.org/events/EventDetails.aspx

Thank you to 2nd year MSW Student Karla Wood for sharing her vaccine pic! "I appreciated the opportunity to get vaccinated so that I can provide in-person therapy to the foster youth I have the honor of working with as soon as possible. "

Thank you to 2019 MSW Alum Wil Spruill for sharing his vaccine pic! "My name is Wil and I am a 2019 MSW graduate. As an African American male I am well aware of the skepticism about taking this vaccine due to the US horrific treatment of POC particularly African Americans. I conducted thorough research (not memes) and used my best judgment before taking both vaccinations. I had some mild side effects but recovered in a couple days both times. Do what is right for you and your loved ones."

Check out the CSUEB MSW Racial Justice Resource List. We will continuously update this list as we gather additional resources. https://docs.google.com//1PH7YXIjOe52F1y7XncFyqYnJUS/edit

We voted! Now let's toast! CSUEB MSW Alums, Students, Faculty, and Community Partners are welcome to join us today from 5-5:15 pm. RSVP here: https://forms.gle/55Hki7uTkg7kDcdU8

#NASW congratulates President-Elect #JoeBiden! Americans have cast their vote for an inclusive economy, urgently needed social investments, and long overdue civil rights protections. Read our full statement: https://bit.ly/357xmWw #JOEBIDEN2020 #PresidentElectJoeBiden #BidenHarris2020

Votes are still being counted, and we received two more #votingselfies last night! Thanks to 2016 Alum Carla Roberts and 1st year MSW Student Lena Ringstrom for sharing their pics! #VotingIsSocialWork

Just received two more #votingselfies from 2nd Year MSW Students Mariana Banks and Sonnara Sen! #VotingIsSocialWork

More voting pics! Thank you to 2015 alum Crystal Blanton and 2nd Year MSW Student Puja Dahal for sharing their pics! The finish line approaches! Please vote if you haven't yet, and keep sending the pics! #VotingIsSocialWork

Sharing more #votingselfie pics! Great to see our MSW community voting. Thank you to 2nd Year MSW Student Karla Wood, Dr. Gustavson, Professor Johnston, and Professor Bellone for sharing their pics. #VotingIsSocialWork

With everything going on in our world, now is a great time to consider a career in Social Work. Take a break from doomscrolling to join us for an info session on our Master of Social Work program tomorrow (Nov 3) at 12 pm. Register here: https://csueb.zoom.us//tJ0qce2orz8oEtVR9RjP_x3GGh3jfGz5oV2c If you will be voting or helping to get out the vote, we have another info session on Dec 3. Get the registration link and other application info here: https://www.csueastbay.edu/sw/apply-to-msw.html Photo of a "Stronger Together" mural by Kayle Kaupanger on Unsplash

Here's a #votingselfie collage of the pics we've received so far from students, alums, and faculty members. Please keep them coming! #VotingIsSocialWork

Thank you to 2nd Year MSW Student Alexis Seary for sharing their #votingselfie! Please keep them coming and stay safe out there, MSW Community. #VotingIsSocialWork

Thank you to 2nd Year MSW Student Jennifer Lemus for sharing her #votingselfie! The election is just a couple of days. Please send us your pics - voting, helping to get out the vote, or working the polls! Please be safe as you engage in voting activities. #VotingIsSocialWork

Thanks so much to 2nd Year MSW Student Crystal Green for sharing her #votingselfie #VotingIsSocialWork