Schedule

Wednesday, August 24, 2022 - REQUIRED for all campuses

All Rockland, Washington Square, and Westchester Students

Orientation will occur in-person at the Kimmel Center for University Life, Eisner & Lubin Auditorium (4th Floor). The address is 60 Washington Square S, New York, NY 10012.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Orientation Check-in

Stop by our welcome table in front of Eisner & Lubin Auditorium to check-in for orientation.

10:00 AM - 10:50 AM MSW Student Welcome

Meet & Greet with members of the Silver community. Special appearance by Dean Michael A. Lindsey, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Linda Lausell Bryant, Associate Dean for Student Affairs Courtney O'Mealley, Inclusive Engagement & Student Life Team, and Graduate Student Association

11:00 AM - 11:20 PM Advancing Social Justice and Equity in Social Work

Reflect on theories and perspectives that can help you with your practice to achieve equity from micro to macro levels. Facilitated by Associate Professor; Director of the MSW Program and The Center for Health and Aging Innovation, Dr. Ernest Gonzales.

11:20 AM - 11:40 AM Get Connected

Students will learn more about orientation leader role, pod groups, and how to get connected at Silver and the greater NYU community.

11:40 AM - 12:00 PM Transition to Lunch

Stay tuned for more details!

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Lunch / Optional Pod Meet Up

Gourmet sandwich box will be provided. Students are welcome to meet up with their POD group, take a break, or explore campus. Choose your own adventure!

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Academic Life at NYU Silver

Learn about the role of your academic advisor and important academic policies and resources for a successful MSW program experience.

2:00 PM - 2:50 PM Silver Success: Reimagining with CPD

Join the Office of Career & Professional Development (CPD) and featured guest, alumna Ebonee Mears, LMSW (MSW’20) for a participatory session on reimagining career preparation, the social work profession, and what it means to make an impact in the field.

3:00 PM - 3:50 PM Let's talk about Wellness in Social Work!

Join Genny Cuocci, LCSW-R, CASAC to learn about counseling and wellness resources at NYU.

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Choose your own adventure!

Take a self-guided campus tour, pick up your NYU ID card, or meet up with your pod group for a end of day check-in.

Thursday, August 25, 2022 - REQUIRED for all campuses

All Rockland, Washington Square, and Westchester Students

Orientation will occur in-person at the Kimmel Center for University Life, Eisner & Lubin Auditorium (4th Floor). The address is 60 Washington Square S, New York, NY 10012.

8:45 AM - 9:00 AM Doors open

Stop by our welcome table in front of Eisner & Lubin Auditorium for a brief check-in for orientation.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Restorative Justice in Social Work

Learn how restorative justice (RJ) practice aligns with the Silver mission and core pillars of accountability, trust, community, and transparency. This session will provide various opportunities for students to unpack and explore the RJ mindset, foster meaningful connection, and more!

12:15 PM - 1:15 PM Lunch (on your own)

Students are welcome to bring their own lunch (microwaves located on the 7th floor, Kimmel Center) or grab food from a local restaurant.

1:15 PM - 1:30 PM Travel to your designated circle location

Stop by our welcome table in front of Eisner & Lubin Auditorium if you have any questions about your circle location.

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Community-Building Circles

2:45 PM - 3:45 PM Restorative Justice in Social Work cont.

3:45 PM - 4:00 PM Social Justice, Inclusion & Belonging at Silver

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Optional Ice cream Social

Appreciation. Connection. Celebration. Join us for ice cream!

FRIday, August 26, 2022 - REQUIRED for Rockland & WESTCHESTER ONLY

All Westchester Students ONLY

Orientation will occur in-person at the Wrexham Building. The address is 45 Wrexham Road, Bronxville, NY 10708.

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM Orientation Check-in / Breakfast

10:00 AM - 10:20 AM Welcome & Campus Coordinator's Address

10:20 AM - 11:15 AM Taking Care of Business: The Westchester Campus

11:15 AM - 12:00 PM Field Overview

12:00 PM - 12:15 PM Wrexham Building Tour

For immediate questions please contact silver.westchester@nyu.edu.

All Rockland Students ONLY

Orientation will take place in-person at Maguire Hall (room 226). The address is 125 Route 340 Sparkill, NY 10976.

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM Orientation Check-in / Lunch

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Welcome to Graduate School / NYU Rockland

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM Taking Care of Business: The Rockland Campus

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM Field Overview

3:00 PM - 3:15 PM Campus Tour (optional)

For immediate questions please contact silver.rockland@nyu.edu.

MONday, August 29, 2022 - recommended for all campuses

All Rockland, Washington Square, and Westchester Students

This session will occur via zoom. Advance registration required. Choose the timeframe that works best for your schedule.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM What it takes to become an effective social worker Workshop / CANCELLED DUE TO LOW REGISTRATION #'s. Please join our 5:00 PM session later today!

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM What it takes to become an effective social worker Workshop / Click here to register!

This workshop was formally titled: Managing Life's Transitions Workshop

Facilitated by Dr. Delverlon Hall, EDD, LCSW. This workshop is an opportunity to assess what has brought you to this work and how you can use your own story to become an effective social worker. Get your questions answered and learn what it takes to be a good social worker. Workshop topics include:

Why I decided to become a social worker
How to process what is real and what is fantasy

wednesday, August 31, 2022 - recommended for all campuses

All Rockland, Washington Square, and Westchester Students

This session will occur via zoom. Advance registration required. Click here to register for Understanding Financial Aid!

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Understanding Financial Aid Workshop

Facilitated by Byron Cortes, Financial Aid Advisor. The session will include an overview of federal aid and our scholarships, how to view and accept aid, how to deal with holds on your account, and other To-Dos for your start at NYU Silver. We look forward to welcoming you to Silver and demystifying the financial aid process.

Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022 - recommended for all campuses

All family and loved ones from Rockland, Washington Square, and Westchester are invited

This session will occur via zoom. Advance registration required. Click here to register!

8:30 PM - 9:30 PM Supporting your MSW Student

A session for family and loved ones to learn how to best support their MSW student as they navigate their transition into graduate school. Parents, children, partners, friends, supervisors, whoever is your support system is welcome to join!

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