Faculty of Social Work Students, on Calgary Campus

News and events for FSW students

This page is updated regularly with important news, reminders and opportunities to get involved

Black History Month 2023

Join us to celebrate, create, learn, share and connect!

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Mental Health and Wellbeing Support

UCalgary students, faculty, staff and postdoctoral scholars, get connected to mental health supports and resources.

Student supports and resouces More info

Upcoming events

Painitng by Jenner Leason, Song to the North (First Series)

Kiipitakyoyis - Grandmother's Lodge

(Formerly Indigenous Social Work Circle & Lodge)

You can find us in the Faculty of Social Work, on the 3rd floor of MacKimmie Tower. All are welcome

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Dodge, Duck, Dip and Dive

The Anti-Black Racism Task Force invites you and your friends to join us for a fun afternoon of dodgeball during Black History Month! Faculty, students and staff of the University of Calgary are welcome and encouraged to participate. Come as a team (minimum 4 people, plus 2 substitutes) or as an individual and you can create a team with other participants. Unwind, have fun and cheer your friends on!

There is no registration fee for this event. If you wish to participate, please sign up via the form below by February 1, 2023.

Date: February 17, 2023
Time: 3-5 p.m.
Location: University of Calgary Active Living Center - Gold Gym

Virtual Cafe: Identities in the Black Diaspora of Canada

Black Students at the University of Calgary are encouraged to join us on Feb. 13 (6:30 - 8 p.m.) in a safe space to discuss the importance of advocacy, activism and community mobilization in our communities.

Come connect with fellow black students, faculty, staff and other professionals in a welcoming and supportive environment.

Class of 2022: Against all odds, from refugee camp to social work

Faculty of Social Work grad Kamal Khatiwada learns to ‘never give up hope’...

Practicum makes perfect

Master of Social Work alumna creates safe spaces for racialized communities

Spotlight on Well Being

The University of Calgary Recovery Community (UCRC) The UCRC is committed to providing a variety of social and informational events that help reduce stigma, celebrate recovery, and educate about addiction and recovery. Check back often for updates on how to get involved and participate.

Also find resources supporting mental health in the faculty.

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Anti-Black Racism Task Force

The Faculty of Social Work Anti-Black Racism Task Force is committed to undertaking various initiatives to fulfill its mandate, including examining policies and processes that uphold and reinforce anti-Black racism, curriculum development, promoting equity hiring of Black faculty members, and creating scholarships for Black students.

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Transforming the Field Education Landscape (TFEL) Events

In order to register, click the title of the event you’re interested in. You’ll be brought to a new page with all the event information. Scroll down to the bottom of that page and click the “Website” link, under “Details” – this will bring you to our Eventbrite page where you’ll be able to register!

Upcoming TFEL Events