Current Students
Newsletter 11/09/07
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Email Hannah Miller hm004@bu.edu or Christine Howard choward@bu.edu
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NOVEMBER 28th @ 1PM
SO brings you
Meet your Student Reps (in the Student Lounge)
Share your experience at SSW!
Your reps want to pass your opinion and wishes on…
If people would rather express their concerns via email, that would be fine too.
CURRICULUM COMMITTEE REPS
Kristen Pendergrass (PT Rep) kristenpendergrass@yahoo.com
Lisl Hacker lhacker@bu.edu
ADMISSIONS COMMITTEE REPS
Charmaine Jones mscjones@aol.com
Sonia Higginbottom soniah@bu.edu
Danielle Lavetan dalaveta@bu.edu
GOVERNANCE ASSEMBLY REPS
Melissa Conroy conroy@bu.edu
Chris Adkins gonzo@bu.edu
DIVERSITY COMMITTEE REPS
Ranjeev Benjamin aross1@bu.edu
Tatiana Miller tmiller20@gmail.com
Laura Kottkamp kottcamp@bu.edu
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Celebrate the holidays
40% off Cheesecake Factory Cheesecakes!
Brought to you by BUSPH Rotaract Club
All proceeds benefit local and international organizations whose efforts work to
End human slavery and trafficking.
Step 1: choose your cake(s)(twelve slices)original flavor for $25 - each variety flavor $30
Step 2: Email your order to rotaract@bu.edu or visit people.bu.edu/rotaract. Credit card payments accepted via PayPal too!
Orders must be placed by Friday, November 16.
Step 3: Pick up and pay (cash or check) on Monday, November 19 from 3:30-6:30pm in the School of Social Work Student lounge
If you have any questions please contact Esther Hill at ehill@bu.edu or Eva Koehler @ evabk@bu.edu
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FAMILY THERAPY CERTIFICATE PROGRAM INFORMATION MEETING
Tuesday, November 20t h- 12:15 P.M. – 1:15 P.M. Lowy Lounge
EVERYTHING YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT THE FAMILY THERAPY CERTIFICATE PROGRAM!!!
The Family Therapy Certificate Program (FTCP) offers 2nd year and continuing part-time students specialized courses, colloquia, and a field placement geared toward understanding and working with families, couples, and individuals in a systemic context.
Students who complete the Program are awarded a certificate.
Information packets and applications for the Family Therapy Certificate Program will be available at the meeting. If you are interested but unable to attend, please pick up an information packet from Doris McFarlin, Room 209, 264 Bay State Road, or call her at (617) 353-3752.
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Think you’re good at bowling???
Come test your skills at Gillian’s in Boston (Fenway area) on
Friday, November 16.
All are welcome…guaranteed good time.
Time of gathering TBA. Questions/comments to Christine at choward@bu.edu
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BABY RATLETS UP-FOR-ADOPTION
Would you like a friendly, sweet pet? Dale LaBonte has 9 baby rats that are almost four weeks old! She needs to find nice homes for them within the next two to three weeks. If you know anyone who would like to adopt, please call her at home;(617) 487-5795 for more information. $15 suggested donation.
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The Global Health Initiative
BU's School of Public Health World's AIDS Day Charles River Campus
Would like to Social Work students who would donate their time on Nov 30th and Dec 1st from 10:30-3:30 or for whatever amount of time they are willing to
Offer support to people before and after having a rapid HIV test
(There will also be on-site counseling provided by trained clinicians if someone tests positive.)
Many Thanks, Contact: Elizabeth Theriault eltheria@bu.edu
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Workshop on Saturday, December 1: 9AM-5PM
7 CE credits are available to social workers
"Paradox of Continuity and Change: Reflections on Mindfulness, Psychotherapy, and the Nature of Things"
Cambridge Insight Meditation Center
Call : 617 876-9038 or visit www.cimc.info
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Present at the Creation: Personal Reflections on the Birth of the Gay-Straight Alliance Movement
Panel Discussion:
Monday, November 19, 2007, 6:30 - 8:30pm
Free Admission Location: Wheelock College Brookline Campus
43 Hawes Street, Brookline, MA
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Tuesday, Dec 4th
Event for high school students who are interested in the social work, psychology and counseling
If you are interested it would take about 1/2 hour of your time
on Tuesday, Dec 4th from 9 to 12 a.m.
You are welcome to stay for as much or as little of that time you choose.
Please call Patricia Thatcher, MSW at 617-661-1277 to get more information.
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Psychoanalytic Educational Forum of Boston (PEFB) Program with Jane Hanenberg, EdD on
"Unconscious Fantasy in the Treatment of Adopted Adolescents."
Thursday, November 15, 2007 from 8:00 to 9:30 pm at Learning Center, Cambridge Hospital, 1493 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA
No pre-registration is required for this program.
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The Boston Center for Refugee Health and Human Rights
works with refugees and asylum seekers,
most of whom are survivors of torture, requests donations of
winter coats in very good condition & new shoes, hats, gloves, or scarves
(especially needed are larger sizes for both men and women).
Donations box in the SSW Student Lounge
Many of our clients come from Africa and other warm climates and often had to flee their country with just the clothes on their back, so they do not have any winter coats, hats, gloves, or other winter gear. Feel free to contact laurataranto@gmail.com or call 617-501-6177.
Thanks so much! Laura Taranto
Social Work Intern
Boston Center for Refugee Health and Human Rights
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VISIT The BUSSW Career Web page for jobs ads
http://www.bu.edu/ssw/career/index.shtml
A few examples include:
Clinical Research Assistant Position
Dr. Grace Chang and her research group at the Brigham and Women's Hospital are looking to hire a part-time Assistant. This 5 hour a week position will involve data entry and other administrative support for ongoing and forthcoming studies. Current projects include the Women's Health Habits study funded by NIH and the Office of Research on Women's Health. Resumes may be sent to Sarah Hauke at Shauke@partners.org
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Interviewers Wanted
Interviewers needed on an exciting longitudinal study of mentoring relationships between youth and adults. Interviewers will conduct face-to-face surveys and in-depth interviews with youth (11-16 years of age), parents/guardians and mentors participating in mentoring programs. Initial interviews with mentors will be conducted via the phone. Interviewers will receive $24 to $36 for each completed survey/interview session (depending on the length of the interview). Travel to participants’ homes and evening and weekend hours needed to complete the surveys/ interviews, as these times are the most convenient for some of the study participants. Please contact Terry Lewis at tolewis@bu.edu (617)353-1407 to join this cutting edge research.
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Post MSW Internship in Clinical Social Work
Counseling and Psychological Services (CPS) and Social Services (SOS)located on the UC Berkeley campus, California. The Tank Health Center serves a diverse, urban campus of more than 31,000 undergraduates and graduate students
The Post-MSW Internship Program, which is in its fifth year, is committed to providing a comprehensive training experience to support and facilitate the interns growth and development as a professional Social Worker. Our program includes intensive supervision, didactic training seminars, mentorship, and a broad range of clinical, consultation, and outreach experience.
Applicant must have completed a Masters degree in Social Work prior to July 31, 2008. The internship is full time for twelve months beginning July 31, 2008. The stipend for the internship is $24,884. Medical insurance, vacation, sick leave, and professional development times are provided. Applications are due by March 3, 2008.
Please see the University Health Services website for more details:
http://www.uhs.berkeley.edu/home/joinourteam/cps/mswintern/index.shtml
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ANNOUNCING
The Dudley Square Outreach Initiative
OPEN HOUSE November 15th, 2007, between the hours of 12pm-3pm.
Come join us as we celebrate a new program whose goals are to find and engage homeless people who are not currently accessing any welfare services, and encourage them to accept assistance in seeking accommodation. Priority is given to those individuals most at risk, and least likely to seek help for themselves.
Brunch will be served.
Please RSVP at 617 427-1777
HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!
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In its 99th fall series of events, the Ford Hall Forum presents seven open public discussions on the issues concerning our community, nation, and world today. With the 2008 election approaching, the Forum takes a hard look at the state of our government and the policy issues that affect us all. At the Ford Hall Forum, no speaker goes unquestioned and no view goes unchallenged.
The Ford Hall Forum promotes freedom of speech and fosters an informed and effective citizenry through the public presentation of lectures, debates, and discussions. Its events illuminate the key issues facing our society
Independents Day: Awakening the American Spirit with Lou Dobbs
Monday, November 19, at 6:30 pm
at the Old South Meeting House
(directions at www.fordhallforum.org/directions.html)
-FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC-
Lou Dobbs is the anchor and managing editor of CNN’s Lou Dobbs Tonight as well as a best-selling author and syndicated columnist. He examines the impact of U.S. public policy on a range of pressing issues from national security to worker rights to our current political climate. Are our borders secure? Is there a more effective way for us to share in the tremendous benefits and harsh costs of free trade and outsourcing? What are the critical issues and challenges that confront the presidential candidates and American voters as we approach the 2008 election?
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We want to make sure that BUSSW is well represented.
Space is Limited!
*Find a Flyer to REGISTER in the Student lounge or contact Mary Roderick, Director of Professional Issues, at roderick@naswma.org!
The NASW Social Work Exchange
Invites all Early Career Social Workers to Attend
The Newer Professionals'
Fall Social (Co-sponsored by BUSSW)
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
6:00 pm-9:00 pm
Milky Way Lounge & Lanes
403-405 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain
www.milkywayjp.com
Free Parking & MBTA Accessible
Join us for…
~Professional & Social Networking~
~Empowering Discussion about the Social Work Image and Early Career Social Workers~
~Info about NASW's Mentor Program, Licensing Prep Course, Loan Forgiveness, Symposium~
~Pizza Buffet, Door Prizes, Bowling & more!~
SupportRosie’s Place, a drop-in shelter serving homeless women and children in Boston. For every non-perishable food or toiletry item you bring, receive an additional raffle ticket.
Understanding Infant Adoption
Free Training for Social Workers
4 Continuing Education Units
Saturday, November 17, 2007
8:30 a.m. -- 1:00 p.m.
Registration and Breakfast: 8:30 a.m.
Boston College
140 Commonwealth Avenue
Higgins 310
Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
Register at:
www.iaatp.com
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Celebrate the Immigrant Family
Dear Friends,
Join us in honoring and remembering the immigrant journey by sponsoring MIRA's 20th Anniversary Thanksgiving Luncheon, Celebrate the Immigrant Family. It will be held on Monday, November 19, 2007 from 12:00 - 1:30pm at the State House's Great Hall.
P.S. The luncheon is free to the community, but you must RSVP to Fatima Lopez at flopez@miracoalition.org or 617-350-5480 ext. 218 as space is limited.
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Family Institute of Cambridge 51 Kondazian Street, Watertown,
Invites you to a Night at the Movies! Please join us for a viewing of Babel, with Gonzalo Bacigalupe, Ed.D, MPH as our co- host.
Gonzalo explores experiences of inter-cultural encounters in the context of immigration, tourism, relationships and identities. He investigates questions such as, what is home and what is our experience of crossing borders? He is interested in finding ways to move beyond the concepts of acculturation and adaptation while focusing on health access and quality for immigrants. You are invited to stay for conversation with Gonzalo following the movie.
CE credits are available for Psychologists, Social Workers, LMFTs and LMHCs. Popcorn and refreshments will be served!
Date: November 15 (Thursday), 2007
Time: Doors open at 7:00; movie starts promptly at 7:30; discussion will last approximately one hour following the movie.
Entrance Fee: Free! Donations to FIC are welcome at the door. If you would like continuing education credits (see below), the fee is $10.
RSVP: Recommended but not required.
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Therapeutic Writing Core Program with Claire Willis begins next week.
In Therapeutic Writing you will explore highly-structured and open ended writing exercises; the uses of writing in individual, group and couples therapy; the role of poetry in psychotherapy; and the cultivation of the unencumbered voice through writing. You will come away with a strong understanding of how to integrate therapeutic writing into your own clinical practice. Course details are as follows:
Date: 10 Monday evenings starting November 19, 2007
Time: 7:15pm-9:15pm
CE hours: 20
Price: $440 (FIC has partial scholarships available for clinicians working in under-served, marginalized communities.) Details and online registration: www.familyinstitutecamb.org/curriculum/courses.php?page_function=view&course_id=711
FIC office at 617-924-2617 or email us at: info@familyinstitutecamb.org.
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To add or switch sections of a course that is CLOSED keep looking on line as students change their schedules all the time and sections/courses open up but should this not work in a timely enough manner for you - you need to fill out a COURSE ADJUSTMENT FORM available on the Student Service rack Room 117A and have it signed by the Sequence Chairperson responsible for that course (Please do not contact the instructor directly).
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SSW Q & A
Q. A number of students who attended graduations reviews asked about awards given at graduation.
A. Here is a list of the 2007 COMMENCEMENT AWARDS TBA at graduation.
SAUL AND DAVID BERNSTEIN PRIZE--$800
Clinical Practice with Groups Faculty select this recipient, a group work student who demonstrates outstanding merit in the classroom and the field, with a preference for a student currently involved in or planning a social work career in the practice of group work with children. (May be awarded to one or more students)
HERBERT S. STREAN MEMORIAL PRIZE--$1,000
Clinical Practice with Individuals/Family Faculty selects this recipient, a psychodynamically-oriented clinical practice student who demonstrates outstanding merit. (May be awarded to one or more students)
CARL D'ETTORE MEMORIAL PRIZE--$800
Awards Committee selects this recipient, a clinical practice student placed in a health care setting who demonstrates outstanding merit. (May be awarded to one or more students)
SARAH LANGE PRIZE FOR SOCIAL CHANGE--$1,000
Macro Practice Faculty and Ken Schulman select this recipient, a macro practice student who has demonstrated commitment to social justice through work, community service, volunteerism and/or field placement.
E mail, csolomon@bu.edu) call : 617-353-5607 or come by BUSSW Student Services SSW 117A (or schedule an appointment) to ask questions, get information and share your perceptions and ideas.
Please send all notices for the newsletter to: csolomon@bu.edu
