Graduate Association of Social Work at CSUDH

HEY TOROS! 🤘❤️💛 Reminder that tomorrow is our first mixer of the year! 🎉🎉🎉

We look forward to welcoming you to a fantastic time full of networking, fun, self-care, and great conversations! 👉📱

Should you encounter any challenges finding the location, please don't hesitate to contact us through Discord and/or DM us!

Date: October 31, 2023

Time: 11:45AM - 12:45PM

Location: Right side of the North Lawn

HELLO FELLOW TOROS! TOMORROW IS THE LAST DAY TO ORDER YOUR BOO-GRAMS! 🦇👻🎃‼️

🎃 What are Boo-Grams? Boo-Grams are candy grams that let you surprise your friends, classmates, family, professors, or even treat yourself to some delicious goodies!

👻Prices:
Boo-Gram! $5.00
Boo-Gram! + Mini Candy Apple $9.00

👻How to get your Boo-Gram:
Visit our online website for GASW through the link in bio! Once purchasing your Boo-Gram, you will get a message letting you know you have completed your purchase. Then, you will need to fill out this Google Form. Afterwards, we will take it from there and have your Boo-Gram ready at the MSW Mixer on Tuesday October 31st! 🎃🖤🕷️🕸️

🍬Why choose Boo-Grams?
🖤Surprise someone special with a touch of Festive Joy!
🖤Support GASW and help us reach our fundraising goals!
🖤Strengthen our school community by sharing good vibes!

For any questions or concerns, please DM US or contact us through our email: [email protected] or through discord!

Don't let this fang-tastic opportunity pass you by! Get ready to share some delightful surprises!

If you are an incoming or prospective student and would like to get to know more about the MSW program at CSUDH DM us . We have current students who are open to answering questions and sharing their experiences with you!

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Strike! Celebrate the impactful contributions you've made in social work and take time for some fun and self-care at Round 1 Lakewood. RSVP is $20 which includes 1 hour of unlimited bowling, shoe rental, pizza, and wings. Everyone is welcome!

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Are you graduating from your MSW program and don't know where to begin with your personal finances? Or are you in your first year and looking for money-related insights? In a free presentation held Tuesday, May 24 2022 on Zoom from 6-7 pm PDT, former GASW President and MSW graduate Essy Knopf will address all the big financial concerns and questions former students may have as they prepare to enter the social work profession. Hit this link to RSVP and receive the Zoom link: https://torolink.csudh.edu/event/7913956

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Did you graduate from the Master of Social Work program at CSUDH? Would be interested in donating your graduation gown, cap and hood or selling them to a current Master of Social Work student? If so, please reach out to current GASW President Essy at [email protected].

Hello CSUDH MSW Alumni. GASW is planning an alumni tell all event for the week of 2/7/2022-2/11/2022 with date TBD. If you are interested in participating and speaking to current students about your experiences during and after the program, please contact Janine at [email protected].

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Greetings MSW Peers!

You are cordially invited to attend MSW students meet the author, a guest speaker event brought to you by your peers, Lauren Hellum and Ray E. Ruiz, this Monday, November 29th, 1:00pm-2:00pm. As part of our Creative CRT Critique assignment, we have invited Dr. F***y Brewster, PhD., author, graduate professor, and psychotherapist, to speak on ways helping professionals can incorporate creative ways to analyze themselves as well as the structural inequalities that have an impact on client and community wellbeing. This event will not be recorded so we hope you can join us! Click this link https://bit.ly/3rgtEoR to join the zoom meeting. Hope to see you there!

Hello MSW students,

GASW is presenting a virtual MSW Friendsgiving event via Zoom Thursday, November 18th from 6-7:30 pm. Come join us while we create a friendly space to give thanks to our peers for all the hard work we've been putting in! Let's play games and hangout while eating our favorite dishes. Hope to see you there!

RSVP here https://bit.ly/3orXLH8

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Hello MSW alums,

Please join us for our first in-person MSW event for Dia De Los Mu***os this Sunday, October 24, 2021 from 2-5 pm at Stevensons Park, 7400 Lysander Dr, Carson, CA 90746. Come join us as students current and former gather together to network, share experiences, and play fun activities. MSW students, staff, and families are welcomed! Costumes are encouraged!

To keep everyone healthy, we encourage everyone to wear masks and distance themselves socially. Please be advised that we will not be providing food, but we will be having snacks, drinks, and candy for everyone to enjoy! Don't forget to bring your own chair, blanket, and food if you prefer. Hope to see you all soon! Hope to see you all soon!

RSVP here: https://bit.ly/3aqUBwA

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The GASW Spring Sale is now LIVE!

You can now pre-order a range of new MSW merchandise from our store website: https://www.gaswcsudh.com/shop

The sale concludes Friday, November 5.

Please note: this is a presale, so expect a delay between placing the order and your purchases being available for pickup. Pickup times will be scheduled after merchandise arrives from the manufacturer.

If you have any questions, please let us know.

Being a social worker is rewarding, heartfelt, and at times challenging work. Social workers are often a support for other people; let’s create the space to support each other as well. This brand new support group, co-chaired by GASW president Essy Knopf, will provide a space for LGBTQ+ social work students and professionals to share personal experiences and thoughts/feelings regarding any topic that is on our minds. This month’s support group is open to all and NASW-CA membership is not required to attend. We will meet on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, from 7-8:00 pm on Zoom. Please note: starting in November 2021 we will meet consistently on the 1st Tuesday of the month from 7-8:00 pm on Zoom. To register please go to www.naswca.org and click on "Events."

Hello MSW students,

Please join us for our first in-person MSW event for Dia De Los Mu***os on Sunday, October 24, 2021 from 2-5 pm at Stevensons Park, 7400 Lysander Dr, Carson, CA 90746. Come join us as we gather together to network, share experiences, and play fun activities. MSW students, staff, and families are welcomed! Costumes are encouraged!

To keep everyone healthy, we encourage everyone to wear masks and distance themselves socially. Please be advised that we will not be providing food but we will be having snacks, drinks, and candy for everyone to enjoy! Don't forget to bring your own chair, blanket, and food if you prefer. Hope to see you all soon!

RSVP here: https://bit.ly/3aqUBwA

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Please join us for our first official event of the semester! Our "MSW Meet & Greet" event will be taking place on Zoom, on August 26 between 4:30 - 6:00 pm. You can RSVP via Torolink: https://torolink.csudh.edu/event/7210086. Looking forward to seeing you there!

Applications to join the GASW board are now open. Being on the board is a great professional development and networking opportunity, so if you're thinking about it, definitely apply!

APPLY:

https://bit.ly/37uOAgW

ROLES:

Vice President (23 Strong Representative )
Treasurer Assistant
Student Representative to Faculty
Event Coordinator
Cohort Representative(s) for 1st-year, 2nd-year, and EE/3-year cohorts (3 spots in total)
Social Media Manager (up to 2 spots available)

TIMELINE:

August 4 - Application window opens
August 28, 11:59pm - Application window closes
August 29 - Board votes in new members. Applicants will be notified if they are elected via email. They will have 24 hours to accept their position.
August 31 - Board members announced to the department
September - next board meeting date TBC (likely a Thursday evening from 6-6.30pm)

If you have any questions, you can reach us at [email protected]

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