Events

Annual SSW Multicultural Potluck 12:00 PM | SSW 2E29 The SSW Multicultural potluck is designed to be a relaxed gathering where our SSW Community can connect through food and fellowship and learn more about the diverse cultures represented at the SSW.

Daniel Thursz Social Justice Lecture Spring 2026 12:30 PM | Virtual Commitment to Community: Insights on Engaging in Meaningful Dialogue across Difficult Divisions from the Local to the Global

SGA Student Body Meeting 5:00 PM | Hybrid/SSW 2E29 SGA Student Body Meeting. Open to all SSW students!

Meet A Social Worker 6:00 PM | 9630 Gudelsky Drive, Rockville, MD 20850 Build personal connections with professional social workers at this interactive event for current and future UMBC-Shady Grove students.

Research Community Meeting (RCM) 11:01 AM | Zoom A space for the UMSSW research community to connect, stay up to date, and engage in discussion.

State of the School Address and Impact Report 1:00 PM | SSW Auditorium Postmus, joined by SSW Faculty and Staff, will discuss current events and celebrate accomplishments across the UMSSW in a series of fireside chats.

Unity Week Lecture “Holding the Line: Social Work and the Strength of Grief in a Fragile Democracy" 9:30 AM | Westminster Hall Join us to explore how we can support one another, sustain hope, and strengthen democratic values even when we are in different stages of grief.

Unity Week Luncheon & Alumni Recognition Ceremony 12:00 PM | Westminster Hall A reunion and celebration of SSW faculty and alumni, the Scholarship and Stewardship Luncheon honored their enduring contributions and impact on the School of Social Work community.

Social Justice Research Day: Growing Community-University Partnerships 1:30 PM | SSW Baltimore Campus This event will bring together students, staff, faculty, and community members from across UMB Campus. It will include a poster session, training module, and plenary panel.

UMBC and UMB Social Work Career Networking Reception 6:00 PM | Universities at Shady Grove (USG), Building II, Multipurpose Room Connect with fellow students and alumni, meet representatives from social work agencies with current job openings, discuss employment opportunities, and discover ways to stay engaged with the SSW.

JEDI Awards and Breakfast Gala 10:00 AM | SMC Campus Center, Elm Room A JEDI Awards and Breakfast Gala

Cryptocurrency 101 for Social Workers: Understanding Digital Money in Real-World Practice 12:00 PM | Virtual This workshop provides a clear, jargon-free introduction to cryptocurrency and blockchain technology, focusing on what matters most in practice

2026 Research Practicum (RP) Class Presentation 12:15 PM | 2E06 Join us for a presentation of findings from a nationwide study conducted by PhD Students in a Research Practicum course. Research In Action: Understanding the Well-Being of Working Adults

Research Community Meeting (RCM) 11:01 AM | Zoom A space for the UMSSW research community to connect, stay up to date, and engage in discussion.

LTRS:Annual Dr. Donna Harrington Research Legacy Lecture 12:15 PM | Zoom Dr. Michin Hong (Indiana University) will present a seminar titled Library Social Work: Engaging Communities Through Collaborative Practice.