MSW Student Association

This Mental Health Awareness Month, LeadHER Up had the honor of hosting our Mindful May Seminar in Ceres, bringing youth and community members together to have important conversations about mental health, wellbeing, and support. A huge thank you to Mayor Javier Lopez for coming out and speaking about the importance of mental health awareness in our community. Thank you as well to Janeice Suarez from SheBecame209 for sharing valuable insight on wellbeing and self-care, and to Amber and Riley from the MSW Program at Stan State for educating attendees about social work and the impact mental health professionals have on our communities. A special thank you to Kym Barber from NAMI Stanislaus for leading the goose clip activity and reminding everyone that no one is ever alone. Participants also created stress balls as healthy tools for stress relief and positive coping skills. These activities encouraged creativity, connection, and meaningful conversations about mental health. Thank you to everyone who attended, participated, volunteered, and supported this event. Conversations about mental health matter, and together we can continue creating safe spaces where people feel seen, heard, and supported. Remember to check in on yourself and others — you are never alone.

Highlighting our department interns and staff at the Annual MSW Practicum Appreciation Luncheon hosted by @mswstanstate We were honored to celebrate alongside community partners and the 200+ MSW students who successfully completed their rigorous practicum placements this academic year. A special thank you to the Master of Social Work Student Association at CSU Stanislaus for their continued partnership and dedication to supporting the practicum program while helping shape the next generation of social work professionals! #stancobhrs #stanstate #msw #socialwork #communitypartnership #futuresocialworkers #stanislausstate #csustan #csustanislaus

The MSWSA Clinical Pathway Panel is two weeks away! 🙌🏻 This event will include a panel of clinical social workers from diverse practice settings to share their clinical experience✨ Our guest speakers include: Veronica Tovar- Private Practice/Play therapy Brianna Bossard- Private Practice LCSW Kristina Farias- Correctional Mental Health Hilda Torres- Integrated Healthcare/Hospital Setting Janet Ruiz- Community Mental Health/Substance Use Disorders Kimberly Warmsley- Macro Social Work Fatima Uribe- Child Welfare A portion of this event will be dedicated to review BBS requirements upon graduation. This is a great opportunity to ask questions, learn about clinical careers, and prepare beyond the degree! ✨ When: Wednesday, May 6th 2026 Time: 6pm-8pm Where: Hybrid Event! Turlock campus-Student Center, Room 103 OR Zoom (virtual) **In-person guests will be entered into an equal opportunity drawing!!** If you have not yet registered, scan the QR code on the flyer or click the link below to register. /r/asbdniAQya?origin=lprLink

This training was developed by Eduardo Manzo and Andrew Fernandez, both Advanced year MSW students. Preparing for Clinical Social Work: Internships and Post-Grad Employment April 24, 2026, at 12pm via Zoom Join MSW students, faculty, clinical supervisors, and alumni for a practical, insider-focused session on preparing for clinical internships and post-graduate employment. Designed with students in mind, this workshop offers clear guidance, lived experience, and space for your questions. TOPIC HIGHLIGHTS Clinical Agency Expectations MSW Clinical Practice Placements & Curriculum Alumni Experience

May is Mental Health Awareness Month — a time to prioritize our well-being, break the stigma, and connect with the resources that help us thrive. Taking care of your mental health is just as important as your physical health, and awareness is the first step toward healing and growth. We’re bringing together inspiring voices and meaningful conversations to support your journey: ✨ Guest Speaker: SheBecame209 ✨ Special Guest: Mayor Javier Lopez ✨ MSW from Stan State This wellness workshop will include affirmation-making, empowering discussions, and tools you can carry with you long after the event ends. Whether you’re seeking support, community, or simply a moment to pause and reflect — this space is for you. Let’s come together this May to uplift one another, share resources, and build a stronger, more mindful community. 📍 Ceres Community Center 🗓 May 9th, 2026 ⏰ 1:00–4:00 PM #MentalHealthAwareness #MindfulMay #CommunityCare #EndTheStigma

🎓✨ MSW Class of 2026 – We’re almost there! ✨🎓 We’re excited to celebrate our upcoming Graduation Regalia Ceremony and we need your help to make it unforgettable! 🙌 Volunteer Opportunity We are looking for volunteers to support the ceremony on: 📅 May 22, 2026 ⏰ 4:30 PM – 8:00 PM 📍 Fitzpatrick Arena Volunteers will assist with a variety of tasks throughout the event. 🎓 Graduation Updates for MSW Students • Ceremony begins at 6:00 PM (arrive by 4:00 PM for rehearsal) • Doors open for guests at 5:00 PM • Each student will receive 11 digital tickets • Free parking available on-site • Professional photos will be taken 📸 📌 Important Deadlines • Last day to order regalia: April 15, 2026 • Slideshow submissions due: April 15, 2026 Let’s come together to celebrate this huge milestone 💛

One of our very own MSW students is courageously battling breast cancer while continuing to show up as a devoted mother, classmate, and future social worker 🤍 In the midst of treatments, appointments, and uncertainty, she is still holding on to the same strength and compassion that brought her into this profession. As social work students, we talk every day about community, empathy, and showing up for those in need. Now it’s our turn to live those values. Let’s wrap her and her children in the same care and support we strive to give others. Whether you’re able to donate, share, or simply send words of encouragement, every act of kindness matters. Together, we can help lighten her load so she can focus on healing and her family. Please consider supporting her through GoFundMe and showing what it truly means to stand beside one of our own. 💗 Link: https://gofund.me/2469706bb

Nominations for 2026-2027 MSWSA officers and representative roles are now open! Voting is open to active MSW Students at Stanislaus State. Scan the QR code to nominate yourself or members from your cohort 💛❤️ For any questions regarding roles please send us a message! Nominations will be open until March 16th, 2026 Step up, speak up, and represent your cohort!

The MSWSA is hosting an event for all MSW Students! The event will include a panel of clinical social workers from diverse practice settings to share their clinical experience. A portion of this event will be dedicated to review BBS requirements upon graduation. This is a great opportunity to ask questions, learn about clinical careers, and prepare beyond the degree! When: Wednesday, May 6th 2026 Time: 6pm-8pm Where: Hybrid Event. Turlock campus-Room number TBA or Teams (virtual). Please register by March 20, 2026 so we are able to accommodate the number of seats for in-person guests accordingly. IN-PERSON GUESTS WILL BE ENTERED INTO AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY DRAWING FOR A PRIZE! Scan the QR code on the flyer or click the link below to register. /r/asbdniAQya?origin=lprLink

Time to update that LinkedIn photo 👔✨ MSWSA is hosting a Professional Headshot Event for current Stan State MSW students and faculty! 📅 Saturday, March 7th @ 3PM 📍 DBH 106 – MSW Student Lounge Scan the QR code to save your spot! Link to QR Code: /r/95FgcG1dcW?origin=lprLink

🌟 MSWSA Holiday Donation Drive + Winter Clothing Drive Update! 🌟 We’re excited to announce our collaboration with Cohort B as we continue supporting survivors of DV and community members experiencing homelessness this holiday season. ❤️✨ Thanks to our friends at LHR Tax & Insurance Services for joining this cause and offering TWO additional drop-off locations to make giving even easier! 📍 NEW DROP-OFF LOCATIONS: • 2542 Patterson Road #B, Riverbank, CA • 12118 Yosemite Blvd, Ste. 6, Waterford, CA (In addition to our drop off in the MSW Lounge) 🧸🎁 We’re collecting: Non-violent toys, bedding, clothing & shoes (newborn–adult), gift cards, wallets, purses, makeup, fragrances, jewelry & more! 🧥🧦 Plus winter essentials: Adult jeans, jackets, unisex tees, undergarments, and socks! 📅 Reminder: Last day to drop off items is December 15th! Let’s come together to ensure our community stays warm, supported, and uplifted this holiday season. 🎄 Thank you Cohort B & LHR for strengthening this mission with us!

Shout out to Co Hort B for volunteering Friday night at the Men’s We Care shelter! Together they fed 50+ unhoused men! 🍽️ Also a huge thank you to those who donated to the cause! ✊🏽