Current Students
Newsletter 11/16/07
TONIGHT (FRIDAY) meet at
Kenmore Station above ground (Brookline Ave) between 8-8:15 PM
Look for BUSSW sign for Bowling at Gillian’s in Boston (Fenway area)
Questions/comments to Christine at choward@bu.edu
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FAMILY THERAPY CERTIFICATE PROGRAM INFORMATION MEETING
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. Tuesday, November 20th- 12:15 P.M. – 1:15 P.M. Lowy Lounge
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Wednesday, NOVEMBER 28th @ 12:15PM, SSW Room 121
ALANA MEETING!
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JOIN THE
STUDENT LISTSERV
Email Hannah Miller hm004@bu.edu or Christine Howard choward@bu.edu
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The Placement Process 2008
Students Entering Advanced (Second) Placement in May or September 2008
In the November sessions of the Integrative Field Seminar, we will review the placement process for your advanced (second) year placement. It is very important for you to attend this session so that you can begin the process in a timely way.
Macro Students: If you are currently in one of the clinical sections (X1, X2, X3, or X4) and plan to major in macro practice, you should attend the Macro Placement meeting on December 5, 2007 in GCB Room 202 at the School of Social Work from 8:00-10:00 a.m.
You do not need to attend your regular section if you are planning to switch your major.
If you are currently in a macro field placement and plan to be a clinical major, you should attend one of the clinical sections of the seminar on either Monday, November 26 (8:00-10:00 a.m. or 2:00-4:00 p.m.) or Tuesday, November 27 (4:00-6:00 p.m. or 6:00-8:00 p.m.) in GCB 202.
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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).
Donation box in the SSW Student Lounge
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To influence the implementation of technology @ BU School of Social Work and we need your help!
The Technology Committee is looking for student input on how technology is used (or not being used) on campus, online, and in the classroom.
Please email any questions, comments, rants, praise, or concerns regarding the use of technology here at BUSSW to either of us: Matthew Sabourin, first year technology committee representative, or Kevin "Koz" Kozin, second year technology committee representative.
Confidentiality will be respected. We welcome your ideas!
You can reach us at: mattys@bu.edu or koz@bu.edu
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Last Day to Order – Today 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!
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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WORLDS AIDS DAY @ BU
December 1, 2007 10AM-4PM at the GSU (and 8PM Concert)
- Free HIV testing
- Presentations
- Patient talks
- Musical and Theatrical Performances
- Art
www.bu.edu/ghi
Social Work students please donate time on Nov 30th and/or Dec 1st 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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CAKE IS BACK!
come have some
while Meeting your StuDENT REPS
(in the Student Lounge)
Wednesday, NOVEMBER 28th @ 1PM
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 mcjones@bu.edu
Sonia Higginbottom soniah@bu.edu
Danielle Lavetan dalaveta@bu.edu
GOVERNANCE ASSEMBLY REPS
Melissa Conroy conroym@bu.edu
Chris Adkins gonzo@bu.edu
DIVERSITY COMMITTEE REPS
Ranjeev Benjamin ranjeev@bu.edu
Tatiana Miller tmiller20@gmail.com
Laura Kottkamp kottkamp@bu.edu
Abby Ross: aross1@bu.edu
Technology committee reps
Matthew Sabourin mattys@bu.edu
Kevin "Koz" Kozin koz@bu.edu
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The University uses 1-800-353-SNOW to alert the community about a school closure due to weather.
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Early Career Social Workers Tuesday, November 27, 2007 6:00 pm-9:00 pm
Newer Professionals' Fall Social (Co-sponsored by BUSSW)
Milky Way Lounge & Lanes
403-405 Centre Street, Jamaica Plain
www.milkywayjp.com
Free Parking & MBTA Accessible
*Find a Flyer to REGISTER in the Student lounge or contact Mary Roderick, Director of Professional Issues, at roderick@naswma.org
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NARAL Pro-Choice Massachusetts and AIDS Action Committee of Massachusetts invite you to...
Let's Talk About Sex!
Activism & Sexual Health
An In Choice Company Event
Wednesday, December 12th, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Ruby Room of the Onyx Hotel 155 Portland Street
Boston, MA (Near North Station on the Green Line)
Whether you're motivated by pro-choice politics and sexual health activism or simply interested in learning more about the issues, come join the party. And bring a friend!
This event includes raffle prizes, complimentary appetizers, and a cash bar.
Please RSVP to Heather at 617.556.8800 x13 or Heather@ProChoiceMass.org
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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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Personal Reflections on the Birth of the Gay-Straight Alliance/Safe Schools Movement Monday, November 19, 2007, 6:30 - 8:15pm
The Safe Schools movement began 20 years ago in Massachusetts. It aims to make schools safe for all students irrespective of sexual orientation or gender expression. Through Gay-Straight Alliances (GSAs), students conduct dialogues, presentations, and awareness-building events such as No Bullying Week and the annual Day of Silence. Although supported by teachers, parents and staff, the movement is student-directed.
Today there are 300 GSA's in Massachusetts and over 3600 in the USA.
- Why did the movement start here in Massachusetts?
- Why has it been successful in an era of right-wing reaction?
- What challenges did the pioneers encounter?
- How have they been changed by their experience
November 19, 2007 6:30-8:15PM___________________________________________________________________
Rights & Services for Victims of Crime
The Massachusetts Office for Victim Assistance (MOVA) provides innovative victim advocacy through outreach and training; policy and program development; direct service; legislative advocacy; and grants management.
If you, or someone you know, has been the victim of crime, we can connect you with a wide range of services to assist with the emotional, physical, and financial aftermath of victimization.
To access these services or to learn more about our efforts, call MOVA at
(617) 727-5200
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VISIT The BUSSW Career Web page for jobs ads
http://www.bu.edu/ssw/career/index.shtml
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- Are you a female?
- Are you over the age of 18?
- Do you remember what it's like to be in 6th, 7th, 8th or 9th grade?
- Are you interested in mentoring current 6th, 7th, 8th or 9th grade girls?
- Are you interested in getting group work experience?
If you answered yes to these questions, then please read further!!
Big Sister is actively seeking women who are available to mentor adolescent girls in its TEAM program. designed for girls in grades 6-9. 10 -15 girls (Little Sisters) are matched with 3-5 women (Big Sisters) in a group facilitated by a Big Sister social worker or Masters of Social Work level intern.
Groups are starting now so if you are interested, please let us know ASAP. Prior to starting a TEAM group you will be required to meet with a staff member for an interview and to go through a TEAM training. If you would like more information on the TEAM program or would like to apply to the program please contact :
Kristen E. Kohlmeyer, LICSW | Coordinator of TEAM Group Mentoring
Direct: 617.236.4721 | email: kkohlmeyer@bigsister.org
“Big Sister is the largest mentoring organization in Greater Boston exclusively serving girls”
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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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Changes to the course schedule for SPRING 2008:
WP707 A1 Planning and Programming w/ Children CANCELLED
SSW WP705 Y2 Mental Health Policy ADDED (SSW Cape Cod Campus)
SSW SR744 Y1 Research II ADDED (SSW Fall River Campus)
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SSW Q & A
- Q. I’m thinking I should get some counseling; have any suggestions/referral sources?
- A. You are always welcome to come to talk to me (Cate) to discuss life management and/or anything else on your mind. Three student on-going resources include:
- The BU Danielsen Institute a licensed mental health clinic with psychiatrists and psychologists; social workers; and advanced graduate and postdoctoral trainees provide assessment and on-going counseling (pastoral counseling, too). The Danielson is located near Kenmore Square. You are accorded 30 sessions a year through your student health insurance with a $10 co-pay. To make an appointment, call 617/ 353-3047. Open Monday through Friday, with evening hours Monday through Thursday.
- National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Reduced Fee Therapy for Social Work Students. Free, confidential referrals to licensed clinical social workers (LICSW's) committed to the personal and professional growth of social work students at reduced fees. Call 617-720-2828 www.therapymatcher.org
- The Mental Health and Counseling Clinic at Student Health Services located at 881W Commonwealth Avenue which has staff psychologists, psychiatrists and a licensed clinical social worker who serves as a Crisis Intervention Counselor. The Clinic provides emergency services to students 24 hours a day. Tel: (617) 353-3569
E mail, csolomon@bu.edu call : 617-353-5607 or come by BUSSW Student Services SSW 117A (or schedule an appointment) to talk, ask questions, get information and share your perceptions and ideas.
Please send all notices for the newsletter to: csolomon@bu.edu
