FIFSW Graduate Student Association

Share on behalf Abigail Lash-Ballew, PhD Candidate at the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto

Child Welfare Focus Groups – $50 Honorarium

Abigail Lash-Ballew, PhD Candidate at the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto, is recruiting BSW and MSW students across Ontario to participate in a confidential research study on child welfare practicum experiences.

Focus groups scheduled for May are now open! This is an opportunity to connect with peers across the province and reflect on child welfare field placements, particularly work involving pregnant individuals and parents of infants and young children, while contributing to research aimed at advancing racial justice and transformative approaches in social work education and practice.

Eligibility criteria:
* BSW or MSW student in Ontario;
* Completed a child welfare practicum within the past year OR currently in a child welfare placement in Ontario; and
* Placement involved working with pregnant individuals and/or parents of infants/toddlers (0–3)

Participation involves a 60–90 minute virtual focus group, and participants will receive a $50 honorarium.

To learn more and sign up, please view the attached flyer or visit the research website: https://www.alashballew.com/phd-thesis-project

For questions, please contact: [email protected]

🎶Want to choose songs to be played at formal? Submit your song request by tonight!

🎧 request form is in bio

Election Results are out‼️

Thank you everyone who voted! The rest of the executives and committee members in the team will be elected in the fall, including incoming students who will be joining us in the fall!

🚨 LAST DAY TO BUY TICKETS IS TOMORROW!

🚨Ticket sales for FIFSW Under the Palm close tomorrow (March 31st) 👀

There will be: a drag performance, live DJ & much music videos, cash bar, free gourmet hot dog stand, and a photo booth! 
Don’t miss out on a night of dancing, music, and celebration 🌴🕺💃

🗓 Thursday, April 9
📍 El Mocambo
⏰ 8:00 PM – 1:00 AM

🎟 Get your tickets now:
https://www.tixtree.com/e/fifsw-under-the-palm-year-end-formal-celebration-d2da7ad2019e

TICKETS GO LIVE TODAY AT NOON!

There is a limited number of early bird tickets available! Tickets are available to all FIFSW students, with the option to purchase a plus one ticket for someone outside of the faculty!

This is the VERY first time we have ever planned an event at this scale, and we are so excited for it!

🗓 Thursday, April 9
📍 El Mocambo
⏰ 8:00 PM – 1:00 AM

Here’s what you can look forward to:
• Live DJ + MuchMusic videos
• Dancing & socializing
• Photo booth
• Gourmet hot dog stand (halal, veg & GF options)
• Coat check
• Bar drinks (alcohol and alcohol-free options) available for purchase

🎟 Tickets: https://www.tixtree.com/e/fifsw-under-the-palm-year-end-formal-celebration-d2da7ad2019e

A portion of all ticket sales supports tree planting through Tixtree, and any optional donations help fund pay what you can tickets for those experiencing financial barriers!

We can’t wait to celebrate with you Under the Palm! 🌴

✨ EXCITING NEWS! ✨

We’re thrilled to officially announce the FIFSW GSA End‑of‑Year Formal Celebration! For the first time ever, and for one night only! 🎉

🗓 Thursday, April 9
📍 El Mocambo
⏰ 8:00 PM – 1:00 AM

Here’s what you can look forward to:
• Live DJ + MuchMusic videos
• Dancing & socializing
• Photo booth
• Gourmet hot dog stand
• Coat check
• Bar drinks available for purchase

🎟 Tickets go on sale February 9 at noon

Early Bird: $35

You may purchase one plus‑one ticket for someone outside the FIFSW faculty. Early bird tickets are limited, grab yours ASAP!

Dress to impress! This is a semi-formal celebration and, for many of us, our last chance to celebrate together.

We can’t wait to celebrate with you Under the Palm! 🌴

‼️NEW Event hosted by The MSW Truth and Reconciliation Student Collective (MSWTRC)‼️

Please register with the QR Code above

Reminder! Our Journey into Social Work panel is happening TOMORROW! ✨💬

We can’t wait to hear from our incredible panelists, Ijaabo, Sylvia, and Meghann, as they share their career paths, day-to-day work, and insights from the field. 💙

📍 ROOM CHANGE: The event is now in the 3rd Floor Lounge.
📅 Nov 25
🕐 12:15–2 PM
🍽️ Free lunch provided (GF/DF/diabetic-friendly options available!)

See you there! 🎉

The Black Social Work Student Association (BSWSA) is hosting a Call-Out Gathering on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, from 12:30-2 pm in room 100.

This is a space for both PhD and MSW students in the black community to come together and share experiences, discuss equity concerns, and and ideas for student leadership.

There will be light refreshments (FREE FOOD) So please stop by if you have the lunch hour free 🙏🏿