NYU Latinx Social Work Student Organization

We are now taking LSWSO e-board applications!!!✨ interesting in joining our team and connecting with fellow Latinx social work students? Fill out our form in our Linktree located in our bio! Applications due by April 18th. Best of luck to all our applicants!💜

Join us NEXT WEEK on April 2nd from 5pm-7pm in the Silver student lounge for a “Know Your Rights” workshop!! In collaboration with Unlocal, First-Gen Students of Color, NYU Silver Office of Career & Professional Development and Inclusive Engagement & Student Life, this workshop will cover the basics of the U.S. Immigration system and current trends. This is a great opportunity for individuals looking to expand their knowledge and strengthen their advocacy skills. Please RSVP with the link below by April 1st to secure your spot. We hope to see you there!!✨

RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSce—s6V183vb50eGDAvMgQT587sy5IGzZz1VX5OL7F9TuHoQ/viewform

Community Canvas Night recap🎨 Thank you to everyone who joined us last night for our Spring welcome event. A great opportunity to reconnect and chat with you all while painting and listening to good tunes🤭 Thank you to Professor Pia as well for joining and supporting us🫶🏽 see you at our next event soon!

Join us for our Spring semester welcome event!!🤭💜 Next week Thursday from 6:30-7:30, we’ll be having a community canvas night🎨 reconnect with us over some light snacks and painting session🫶🏽

Are you a Latinx student graduating this May? Use this QR code or the link in our bio to fill out a google form and receive a graduation stole if applicable!!🥳🎓🎓

Thank you to all who attended our Silver Latine Alum discussion panel last week!! It was an amazing opportunity to hear from our guest speakers and have them share their experiences with navigating the social work field as a Latine and what brought them to the field to begin with.🤍 HUGE thank you to .nyu for co-sponsoring this wonderful event and for being an amazing moderator for our discussion.🤍✨

INTRODUCING: Our final 4 Silver Latine Alumni for TODAY’S discussion panel✨

Pia Hargrove: Our moderator for this discussion panel and NYU social work professor. Founder of Creating Legacies, a nonprofit organization inspiring community building.

Liz Rodriguez: Current MSW Advisory Chair of the First Generation Students of Color organization. 16 month representative for the Graduate Student Association and BSW Silver Alumni.

Freddy Sanchez: For the past 9 years, Freddy has worked in various non-profit organizations with a focus on community, workforce and youth development.

Diane Valle: Founder of First Generation Students of Color organization. She has 6+ years of work experience supporting members of the BIPOC community.

Join us TODAY to hear more about our amazing speakers🫶🏽✨

INTRODUCING: Our next 2 speakers for our Silver Latine Alum Discussion Panel

Angelica Rivera, LMSW: With over 7 years of diverse experience, Angelica has a profound commitment to empowerment & equity.

Maya Vazquez, BSW: Recently graduated in May 2024, Maya is committed to empowering families to create positive change in their lives.

Join us this THURSDAY to hear more about their post-grad experience🫶🏽✨

INTRODUCING: Giselle Pardo, LCMW! One of our featured speakers for our Silver Latine Discussion Panel, happening this Thursday!! Join us in community to learn more about Giselle’s extensive experience in social work and public health! ✨ In collaboration with IRY, FGSOC, and IESL🤍

Want to hear first-hand from Latinx Silver Alumni?? Join us in community to hear about their post-graduate experiences. In collaboration with First Gen Students of Color, I Recognize You, and Office of Inclusive Engagement & Student Life, it’ll be an amazing evening for networking opportunities and time for Q & A! Happening next Thursday 6:00pm-8:00pm in the Silver parlor room!🤍✨

HUGE thank you to everyone who attended our Narcan training for opioid overdose prevention yesterday. It’s important that our community stay informed of ways in which we can assist in the opioid crisis. A special thank you to End Overdose NYU .nyu , Silver USGA , and NYU Student Health Center for their help and support during this event. ✨Thank you to for joining us as well 🫶🏽

🚨Attention all NYU students🚨Join us for Narcan training next THURSDAY!! Hosted by LSWSO, Silver USGA, and End Overdose NYU. This is an in-person training and we are expecting a lot of interesting for this event so please RSVP by TUESDAY October 22nd with the QR code provided.😊 We hope to see you all there✨