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Social Work and Election 2016

# socialworkvotes

The GCSW has scheduled the following events in anticipation of Super Tuesday and the upcoming presidential election.

Please join us!

View the Complete Schedule of Events.

March 1 - Super Tuesday: Party for the Parties Watch results, learn about the primary process 
RSVP to mswjobs@central.uh.edu by February 26
5:30 - 8:30 pm
GCSW Auditorium 101 - Free food and giveaways.
March 1 - Super Tuesday Primary Voting Day
February 16-26 - Early Voting Period
Mon. February 15 - "Conceal or control? Examining policies surrounding guns, mental health, and security policy issues" hosted by the GCSW Policy Insider Advisory Committee. 
11:45 am - 1:00 pm
GCSW Room 110J
Lunch provided. CEUs available. RSVP to PIAC.gcsw@gmail.com by February 11.
Friday, February 12 - “Social Workers Engaging in Politics” Workshop led by Dr. Suzanne Pritzker and IGNITE.
2:30 - 4:00 pm
GCSW Room 110J
Focuses on skills for active political engagement, ranging from volunteering for a campaign to running for office. 1.5 CEUs available for $10. RSVP to mswjobs@central.uh.edu by February 10
February 1 - Last day to register to vote
Monday, January 25 - "We were strangers once too: Policy and perspectives on refugees in the U.S." Panel discussion on immigration and refugee policy issues hosted by the GCSW.
11:45 am - 1:00 pm
GCSW Room 110J
Policy Insider Advisory Committee. Lunch provided. CEUs available. RSVP to PIAC.gcsw@gmail.com by January 24.
January 23 - 29 - Voter Registration Drive, in partnership with the GCSW Hispanic Student Association, Neighborhood Centers, Texas Freedom Network, and Mi Familia Vota.
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
GCSW Lobby

The GCSW community is encouraged to use #socialworkvotes for all social media posts related to these events and any other political involvement related to the 2016 Election.