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UM-SSW Affinity Groups are Starting Now

Updated: Sep 11, 2021

The UM-SSW Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Fall 2021 Affinity Groups are starting soon!

Affinity Groups provide an opportunity for those of shared identity to connect, deepen their understanding, and work towards common goals. While these groups are primarily geared toward SSW staff and faculty - anyone including students and alumni, are welcomed to attend

Our Groups Include: Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC), LGBTQ+, White Accountability Group, and Disability Justice & Advocacy Group (DJA).

Meetings are held on Tuesdays at 12 pm. Register for your group of interest below:

BIPOC (https://bit.ly/3sSLrkN)

9/7, 9/28, 10/19, 11/9, 11/30

White Accountability (https://bit.ly/2UYM6F2)

9/7, 9/28, 10/19, 11/9, 11/30

Disability Justice & Advocacy (DJA) [https://bit.ly/2Wq5uem]

9/14, 10/5, 10/26, 11/16, 12/7

LGBTQ+ (https://bit.ly/3kvNWWv)

9/21, 10/12, 11/2, 11/23, 12/14

Have questions? Please contact DEI Coordinator, Julia Scott at julia.scott@ssw.umaryland.edu

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