OCAC Newsletter
September 2015
Welcome Trojans to Fall Semester 2015!
OCAC Caucus invites you to support the 2015 NAMI 5K Walk in Orange County
“NAMI", the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.”
Support NAMI and the 2015 5K walk by:
· Donating on behalf the USC School of Social Work Team
· Participating in the 2015 5K walk in Orange County
· Register or donate on www.nami.org
Participating in the 2015 5K Walk:
· Saturday October 10th, 2015
· Check-in begins at 8am
· Event begins at 10am
· Location: William R. Mason Regional Park
o 18712 University Dr., Irvine, CA 92612
NASW OC
- Saturday, September 12th from 9:30 a.m. - noon.
- Location: OCAC
- 3 CEUs available
- Free for students; $10 for members; $20 for non-members
- RSVP to pringleh@usc.edu
Clinical Social Work Caucus
1st General Meeting
9/17 (THURS) @ 11am-11:50am, Classroom A
Tailgate: USC vs. Stanford
Come out to tailgate with CSWC, SDAC, ISWC!
Drinks and food for sale, raffle for prizes
9/19 (SAT) @ 12pm, North of VKC
Victim Advocacy Training
Training provided by Camille Coronel, Orange County Human Trafficking Task Force (OCHTTF)
“Victim Advocate” certificates provided upon completion
9/25 (FRI) @2pm-6pm, MRF Hamovitch
Hollywood Sign Hike
In collaboration with Mind-Body Interest Group
9/26 (SAT) @ 9am, Griffith Park
If you have any questions or comments or would like to RSVP to an event, please email us at cswc.usc@gmail.com
Latino/a Social Work Caucus
FIESTA TAILGATE!
Hosted by the Latino/a SW Caucus & the Military and Veteran SW Caucus
USC vs Idaho
When: Saturday, September 12th 2015
Tailgate time: 10am-4pm
Game time: 5pm
Location: VKC (via Trousdale Pkwy)
Chipotle Burrito Combo w/drink $7
*PRE-SALES ONLY*
Please contact any LSWC member or email us at lswcuscboard@gmail.com for FOOD TICKETS inquires!
Military & Veteran SW Caucus
Which Wich Sandwiches and Shirts
*Available during tailgate*
Join us for FOOD, GAMES, RAFFLES, & MUSIC!
Mentorship Program
The LSWC proudly present the 6th annual Mentorship Program! 2nd, 3rd, 4th year students become MENTORS. 1st year students become MENTEES!
All students who would like to participate (mentors/mentees) please reach out to the Mentorship coordinator Elizabeth Ramos at lswcmentorprogram@gmail.com
Save the date!
For our annual
Halloween Bash
October 23rd 2015
Come out for some self-care!
For more updates add us on your social media!
Facebook: www.facebook.com/lswcusc
Instagram: @lswcusc
Twitter: @lswcusc
Email: lswcuscboard@gmail.com
Latino/a Social Work Caucus is selling Tote Bags!
Totes are $25
Please contact Julyssa Guevara. To order please send email to jeguevara@usc.edu
Email Julyssa the following information: first and last name,
color of the tote you are ordering (black or red), campus attending,
and address in case we need to ship out of state.
Thank you and FIGHT ON!
(Note: Shipping cost is $12)
Office of Career and Professional Development
Check out our September workshops: How to Write a Resume and What's the Big Deal with LinkedIn?
Please pre-register for one of the workshops below by clicking on the appropriate link.
(Make sure you check your calendar and are able to attend).
Note: If you attended any of these workshops last year, it is not necessary to attend again.
How to Write a Resume
Does your resume stand out from the crowd? Employers spend just a few seconds looking at hundreds of resumes; learn how to make sure yours the one that they remember. Whether you're a foundation or concentration year student, you could be asked for your resume at any time, be ready!
UPC
Tuesday, Sept 15 | 11:15am - 12:40pm |MRF - Hamovitch
REGISTER: http://tinyurl.com/resumeupcsept15
Thursday, Sept 17 | 11:15am - 12:40pm | MRF - Hamovitch
REGISTER: http://tinyurl.com/resumeupcsept17
City Center
Thursday, Sept 10 | 11:15am - 12:40pm | Room C
REGISTER: http://tinyurl.com/resumecity92015
OCAC
Tuesday, Sept 22 | 11:15am - 12:40pm | Room B
REGISTER: http://tinyurl.com/resumeocac92015
Webinar
Thursday, Sept 24 | 11:15am - 12:40pm | Online
REGISTER: http://tinyurl.com/resumewebinarsept24
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What's the Big Deal with LinkedIn?
Learn how to create a strong LinkedIn profile and how to use it to connect with others and find jobs.
Webinar
Tuesday, Sept 29 | 11:15am - 12:40pm | Online
REGISTER: http://tinyurl.com/linkedinwebinarsept29
Questions? sswcd@usc.edu
Have something to contribute?
USC School of Social Work, Orange County Caucus
Co-Chairs: Sarah McClellan & Jonathan Aspuria
Community Chair: Alexis Salas
Treasurer: Stephanie Arroyo
Secretary: Grace Kang
Foundation Year Rep-Alexandra Harris
Email: occaucus02@gmail.com
Website: https://sowkweb.usc.edu/about/locations/orange-county-academic-center
Location: 2300 Michelson Drive, Irvine, CA, United States
Phone: 949-437-0043
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/16064555883/