~Wednesday, March 4, 2026 | 6 -7:30 p.m
Shady Grove: Meet a Social Worker (in-person event)
Build personal connections with professional social workers at this interactive event for current and future UMBC-Shady Grove students. Through rotating small groups, you’ll gain firsthand insights into the profession’s unique rewards and challenges. Join us to explore the amazing field of social work and the many ways you can make a difference in our community. Plus, come early to explore USG through a campus tour!
Venue:
The Universities at Shady Grove Building II: Multipurpose Room (MPR)
~Monday, March 16, 2026 | 12 pm – 1pm
Virtual Webinar: Being There: Awareness and Support for Domestic Violence
This one (1) hour live interactive training is designed for individuals seeking an understanding of domestic violence and appropriate response strategies. This workshop provides an overview of how to recognize and respond to individuals experiencing domestic violence, as well as those who may be using harmful or abusive behaviors. Attendees will learn common signs of domestic violence and basic indicators of increased risk, along with an overview of how domestic violence impacts individuals, families and communities. Participants will be introduced to trauma-informed communication techniques to support effective and respectful conversations with individuals experiencing abuse. It also covers the basics of safety planning and explores local and national resources available to support individuals affected by domestic violence, including those seeking help to change harmful behaviors.
Registration: https://www.jotform.com/build/260535368918164
~Tuesday, March 24, 2026 | 3:30 pm – 5 pm
~Thursday, March 26, 2026 | 6 -7:30 p.m
UMBC and UMB Social Work Career and Networking Reception 2026
Join us for a joint UMBC and UMB Social Work Career and Networking Reception at the Universities at Shady Grove on Thursday, March 26 from 6 -7:30 p.m. The event will include an opportunity to network with alumni and students, connect with social work agencies that have job openings and discuss employment opportunities, and learn about ways to connect with the School of Social Work. Refreshments and light hors d’oeuvres will be served.
The program will include remarks at 6:45 p.m. by Dr. Judy Postmus, Dean and Professor, University of Maryland School of Social Work and Dr. Shelly Wiechelt, Chair and Associate Dean, UMBC Social Work program. Please consider nominating a social work colleague or supervisor for the Outstanding Alumni Award Presentation.
If you represent an agency or organization and would like to have a table at the event, please complete this form.
Questions? Contact Dr. Katie Morris, Program Director, Baccalaureate Social Work Program, Universities at Shady Grove at kath@umbc.edu or Henriette Taylor, Director, UMB School of Social Work at Shady Grove at htaylor@ssw.umaryland.edu
Universities at Shady Grove
Building II, Multipurpose Room/Ballroom
9631 Gudelsky Drive
Rockville, MD 20850
~Thursday, March 26, 2026 | 12 -1:30 p.m
SWSA Events
~Thursday, March 5, 2026 | 12 – 1 p.m
Join SWSA for an exciting collaboration! We will learn about Thread’s powerful mission to build a community of support for Baltimore’s most academically under-resourced students. Discover how they create long-term, transformative relationships that help young people thrive in school and beyond—and how you can be part of that impact.
Whether you’re passionate about education, crossing lines of difference, or community-based work, this is a great opportunity to connect classroom learning with real-world impact.
Come hungry to learn (and eat!)—we can’t wait to see you there!
Attention SWSA: Our first service event of the semester is right here on campus!
Please RSVP using this link: https://forms.gle/PKYrWs4QdrTgbhTN9
We will be loading, transporting, and stocking boxes of food in the pantry of Retriever Essentials to help those facing food insecurity. This event will be held from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM on Friday, March 6th, 2026.
Happy Monday SWSA!
