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Helen Bader Office of Applied Gerontology at UW-Milwaukee @uwmappgero.bsky.social · Sep 11

📆 Mark your calendars! The Office of Applied Gerontology is hosting a virtual open house Oct. 28 at 1 p.m.

Learn about:
✨ Age-friendly communities
✨ Scholarships
✨ Undergraduate and graduate programs
✨ The Student Gerontology Association

📌 More details to come. We hope you join us!

A cream-colored flyer with navy blue text, teal accents, and a stock image of a person folding their hands attentively in front of a Zoom meeting on a laptop describes an upcoming event hosted by the Helen Bader Office of Applied Gerontology at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. The flyer reads:

Helen Bader Office of Applied Gerontology
Fall 2025
Open House

Join us online!
October 28 at 1 p.m.

Learn about:
- Age-Friendly Communities
- Scholarships
- Programs
- Student Gerontology Association

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Helen Bader School of Social Welfare @uwmhbssw.bsky.social · Sep 16

The Department of Social Work at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is seeking to fill one full-time tenured or tenure-track, open rank faculty position.

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Open Rank Faculty

Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Position Title: Open Rank Faculty Job Cat...

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Helen Bader School of Social Welfare @uwmhbssw.bsky.social · Sep 16

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Helen Bader School of Social Welfare invites applications for the position of Program Director for a new Doctorate of Social Work (DSW) program, launching in Fall 2026.

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Doctorate of Social Work (DSW) Program Director

Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Position Title: Doctorate of Social Work ...

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Helen Bader School of Social Welfare @uwmhbssw.bsky.social · Aug 29

Healthcare professionals, join us Monday, Oct. 13, for the Southeastern Wisconsin Caregiving Symposium. Explore the needs of the most hidden and vulnerable caregivers – children, youth and young adults. Social Work Professor Melinda S. Kavanaugh to keynote. Register: bit.ly/3UVyuWm

Helen Bader School of Social Welfare @uwmhbssw.bsky.social · Jul 9

"I always studied where I was going, but you can’t really know a place until you are there." uwm.edu/news/one-yea... #studyabroad

One year, three continents: UWM student makes the most of studying abroad

Callie Ylvisaker did something no one else has ever done: She completed all three study abroad programs offered by the Helen Bader School of Social Welfare at UWM, all within a calendar year.

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Helen Bader School of Social Welfare @uwmhbssw.bsky.social · Jun 24

The #UWM University Center at Waukesha County Technical College offers streamlined credit transfers, admission support and coursework in high-demand fields like business and #socialwork.

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UW-Milwaukee, WCTC partner to expand bachelor's degree options

The partnership comes after UWM at Waukesha closed its campus at the end of last semester.

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Helen Bader School of Social Welfare @uwmhbssw.bsky.social · Jun 3

Undergrad social work students develop skills to assess and screen those at risk of dying by suicide. #SuicidePrevention #socialworkers #MentalHealthAwareness

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New microcredential prepares future social workers to help prevent suicide

Social work professors Lisa Berger and Colleen Galambos developed the microcredential Suicide Prevention Across the Lifespan to fill the gap in suicide prevention education for social workers.

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Helen Bader Office of Applied Gerontology at UW-Milwaukee @uwmappgero.bsky.social · May 22

The Office of Applied Gerontology's annual free WEAAD webinar is June 11 from 9-11:30 a.m. Join us as we explore the theme "Financial Exploitation: Ethical and Legal Considerations for Older Adults."

Visit bit.ly/OAG2025WEAAD or scan the QR code to register!

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Helen Bader Office of Applied Gerontology

WORLD ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS DAY WEBINAR
Financial Exploitation: Ethical and Legal Considerations for Older Adults
June 11, 2025 from 9-11:30 a.m.
Earn 2.5 ethics continuing education hours for free!

The objective of this webinar is for participants to:
- increase their understanding of select high-impact examples of financial exploitation;
- increase their understanding of the legal mechanisms available to reduce financial exploitation;
- explore ethical dilemmas that occur between protecting an older adult from harm and respecting individual freedoms;
- explore how to maintain professional competence when faced with an ethical dilemma. Ethical decision-making tools and codes of conduct will be examined;
- learn how to recognize cognitive decline;
- explore tests used to determine cognitive functioning;
- learn best practices to reduce financial exploitation.

REGISTER NOW
bit.ly/OAG2025WEAAD

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Helen Bader School of Social Welfare @uwmhbssw.bsky.social · Apr 28

LUKi & the Lights was created to help children around the world understand #ALS in an easily accessible way. uwm.edu/news/uwm-pro...

UWM professor’s film about ALS screens at Milwaukee Film Festival

"LUKi & the Lights" was created to help children around the world understand the disease in an easily accessible way. The story follows the lovable robot LUKi as his mobility declines and he lives wit...

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Helen Bader School of Social Welfare @uwmhbssw.bsky.social · Apr 11

By supporting the Helen Bader School of Social Welfare this #414forUWM Giving Days, you are investing in the future of compassionate, skilled professionals, who will strengthen our communities for years to come!

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Helen Bader Office of Applied Gerontology at UW-Milwaukee @uwmappgero.bsky.social · Mar 20

Artistic Representations of Aging 2025 will be held on May 2 at the UWM Student Union!

This free event features a photo exhibition, free film screening, and expert talkback. See you there!

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Helen Bader School of Social Welfare @uwmhbssw.bsky.social · Feb 28

Research is everywhere—and it impacts us all. www.jsonline.com/story/opinio...

UWM has weathered cuts, delivered research to improve health and commerce | Opinion

As chancellor of a university that is supported in part by taxpayer dollars, I am keenly aware of the importance of not overspending.

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Helen Bader School of Social Welfare @uwmhbssw.bsky.social · Feb 24

Through aging together project, #UWM researcher finds significant reduction in relational ageism - defined as concerns about being judged by others based on your age. #ageism #agingtogether @uwmappgero.bsky.social
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Ageism in health care is a $63 billion problem. An expert offers 8 ways to combat it

Ageism in healthcare is often an overlooked form of discrimination, yet its effects can significantly impact the quality of care older adults receive.

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Helen Bader School of Social Welfare @uwmhbssw.bsky.social · Feb 20

Explore the incarceration system and its impact on individuals within the context of UWM and Wisconsin. States of #incarceration Feb. 24 to March 14. uwm.edu/set/from-inc...

Helen Bader School of Social Welfare @uwmhbssw.bsky.social · Feb 18

Social Work Assistant Professor Andrew Steward's research brings together people 50+ for candid conversations on aging and ageism. www.nextavenue.org/how-the-agin... @uwmappgero.bsky.social

How the Aging Together Project Tackles Ageism

Good things happened when older adults talked candidly with each other about aging

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Helen Bader School of Social Welfare @uwmhbssw.bsky.social · Jan 29

UW-Milwaukee's College of Community Engagement & Professions seeks a dedicated Academic Advisor to support student success and academic growth! 🌟Guide students and make a difference in higher education!

Learn more: jobs.uwm.edu/postings/39953

ACADEMIC ADVISOR

The Academic Advisor engages students in decision making processes and promotes appropriate and responsible choices on academic matters such as course selection and degree requirements. Maintains appr...

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Helen Bader School of Social Welfare @uwmhbssw.bsky.social · Jan 24

We're hiring!

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) invites applications for four open-rank, tenure-line faculty positions as part of our Healthy People and Populations Cluster Hire Initiative.

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Associate / Full Professor - Healthy People and Populations Cluster Hire - Wisconsin, United States job with University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee | 37781311

Associate / Full Professor - Healthy People and Populations Cluster Hire Position Number: Introduction (Description of...

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Helen Bader School of Social Welfare @uwmhbssw.bsky.social · Jan 22

Congratulations to all of our #SSWR2025 presenters! Learn more about the Helen Bader School at SSWR: uwm.edu/socialwelfar...

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Helen Bader Office of Applied Gerontology at UW-Milwaukee @uwmappgero.bsky.social · Jan 7

The UWM Helen Bader Office of Applied Gerontology is now accepting submissions for the 2025 Artistic Representations of Aging Photo Competition! UWM students, alumni, and community members are encouraged to participate.

Submissions are due by March 4. More information here: uwm.edu/socialwelfar...

Artistic Representations of Aging 2025 Photo Competition

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Helen Bader School of Social Welfare @uwmhbssw.bsky.social · Dec 26

Young adult caregivers face unique challenges and lack targeted support. "They fall into every potential crack that exists," says HBSSW social work professor Melinda S. Kavanaugh. www.npr.org/2024/12/23/n...

For young adults, caregiving isn't just hard. It can shape you for life

Caregiving responsibilities can cut young people off from peers and interrupt their emerging life story. And there's been little research or support directed at this group. That's starting to change.

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Helen Bader School of Social Welfare @uwmhbssw.bsky.social · Dec 4

UWM researchers presented at the Gerontological Society of America's Annual Scientific Meeting in Seattle. #GSA2024 @uwmappgero.bsky.social

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Helen Bader School of Social Welfare @uwmhbssw.bsky.social · Nov 21

Social Work Assistant Professor Andrew Steward:
"We really need to ramp up the training across the board for all medical professionals to have competence in working with older people." #ageism #healthcare

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Ageism in healthcare; How to improve your balance and prevent falls

First, we talk about age discrimination in the healthcare system with social work scholar Andrew Steward. Then, it’s exercising for fall prevention with Susan Frikken and Jill Renken. Wisconsin Public...

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Helen Bader School of Social Welfare @uwmhbssw.bsky.social · Nov 21

(Posting a few recent entries as we migrate from X ...) Thank you @midwesterncja.bsky.social for another great conference! #MCJA2024 #criminaljustice #criminology

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Helen Bader School of Social Welfare @uwmhbssw.bsky.social · Nov 21

In October, the student gerontology group at #UWM hosted an event on the older adult LGBTQ+ community. @uwmappgero.bsky.social

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Exploring and Celebrating the Older Adult LGBTQ+ Community

The student gerontology group hosted an event on the intersection of age, sexuality and gender identity in the older adult LGBTQ+ community.

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