Current Students
Newsletter 11/30/07
“I don't know the key to success, but the key to failure is trying to please everybody.
- Bill Cosby-
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SO Meeting, Wednesday, December 5,
12:15 PM
ALL WELCOME!!!
Starting off in the STUDENT LOUNGE (and then see if we’ll move to SW121) PIZZA
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THE BUSSW DIVERSITY COMMITTEE INVITES YOU TO:
Celebrate Holiday Traditions
Across Cultures
- SNACKS from various cultures
- Thoughts from visiting International Scholars
- Reflections from a Peace Corp Volunteer
- Surprise Dance Performance
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
12-1:45PM
SSW faculty, Staff & Students Invited to Attend
Check out up-to-date research on:
Social Work in Massachusetts:
A $urvey of Employment,
Compensation & Working Conditions
http://www.naswma.org/documents/NASW_MA%20salary%20survey%202007.pdf
BU RideShare designed specifically for those who are traveling and are interested in sharing a ride.
If you'd like to post or find an offer go to: www.bu.edu/rideshare/
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Snow forecasted for Sunday !
Who knows what Monday will bring?
The University uses 1-800-353-SNOW to alert the community about a school closure due to weather.
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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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Students and Early Career Social Workers sponsoring social events and professional networking opportunities,
Tues. Dec.11 6-8PM
1621 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA
STEP IN from the cold and NETWORK over coffee and hot chocolate and some of the best baked goods around!
Athan’s Bakery A Phantom Gourmet Favorite! __________________________________________________________
WORLDS AIDS DAY @ BU, December 1, 2007
10AM-4PM (and 8PM Concert),
GSU
- Free HIV testing
- Presentations
- Patient talks
- Musical and Theatrical Performances
- Art
Social Work students needed to offer support on Nov 30th and/or Dec 1st 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
___________________________________________________________________COMBAT SPEAKS:
THE GENDERING OF WAR & WAR RESISTANCE
THE MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF PSYCHOANALYSIS, Inc.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2007
9:30 AM-12:30 PM
AT BOSTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT, ROOM 426, 595 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE,
BOSTON, MA
(Underground parking will be available in the SMG Garage at 595 Commonwealth Ave.)
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Family Institute of Cambridge
Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair
Date: Sunday, December 2
Time: 12:00-5:00pm
Featuring the work of over two dozen local artists: photography, jewelry, ceramics, clothing and fiber arts, drawings, mixed media and much more.
100% of auction proceeds and 50% of craft sale proceeds will go to support FIC's charitable mission and scholarship fund. So come share some holiday cheer with the FIC community and get your holiday shopping done early. See you there!
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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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The Boston Center for Refugee Health and Human Rights
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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$CHOLAR$IP $
Try an online search through a company like FastWeb (www.fastweb.org).
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Have a COMMUNITY PROJECT you’d like to do?
The 2008-2009 Albert Schweitzer Fellowship application
Open to all students enrolled in a degree program through March 2009
- 200 Hour Community Service Project
- Fellowship Retreat in NH April 5-6, 2008
- Multidisciplinary Monthly Fellowship Meetings
- $2,000 Stipend
Applications are due February 1, 2008
Info session this Thursday (Nov 29th) from 5-6PM, BU Med School Room R108.
Check it out and apply online at www.schweitzerfellowship.org
Click on “U.S. Programs” then “Boston”
For more information, contact: Devon Reber, MSW Program Coordinator (617) 667-1526 dreber@bidmc.harvard.edu
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$cholarship The Sarah Haley Memorial Fund established for the purpose of awarding doctoral candidates and masters students at the following four schools of social work; Boston College, Boston University, Simmons College and Smith College. Financial need is not a criterion for determining this award.
Priority will be given to those applicants who can best demonstrate their potential to further the understanding of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder through research, preparation for teaching, writing for publication and/or the design of an innovative community program.
The amount of money available each year will vary but will be in the range of $5,000.00. This money may be awarded to one applicant or divided among several.
The deadline for applications is March 15th. Applicants will be notified of the committee’s decision by the end of June. To apply, please send the following information:
Curriculum Vitae
Two letters of reference
A writing sample
A short essay (not to exceed three typed pages) about your project and your use of the award
An address and telephone number where you can be reached.
The aforementioned information should be mailed to:
Eileen M. Donoghue, Esq.
Trustee of the Sarah Haley Memorial Fund
112 Middle Street Lowell, MA 01852
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YALE CHILD STUDY CENTER
POST- MSW GRADUATE TRAINING FELLOWSHIP
This one-year Post-MSW Graduate Training Fellowship for July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009 is designed to advance practice competency, professionalism, and leadership in the field of clinical social work.
Social work fellows will participate in both multi-disciplinary and discipline specific training, which will include didactics, observation of senior clinicians, intensive supervision, and direct practice. Direct practice will occur in either the outpatient or in-home clinical program (http://childstudycenter.yale.edu). Additional training opportunities will extend into the young child, trauma, anxiety, inpatient, and autism and developmental disabilities clinical programs as scheduling and individual fellow’s interests permit.
A stipend of $25,000 will be provided. Comprehensive health care through the Yale Health Plan is available at no charge. Housing and transportation are not provided.
Interested applicants should submit their completed application form, resume, most recent school transcript, 3 letters of reference, a brief
(de-identified) clinical writing sample, and a statement of interest and professional goals as a complete application.
Please direct inquiries to Ms. Serra at rosemary.serra@yale.edu.
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SSW Q & A
- Q. I am trying to map out my course schedule/selections for next year and I am having some trouble figuring out which electives fulfill which category. Is there a list of electives according to the categories (A, B, & C)?
- A. Elective lists are in the Student Handbook on-line or, to get a hardcopy, go to the Student Services’ rack outside Rm117A.
Thanks for your question it will prompt us on making it easier to find this on-line in the future. For now, go to the BUSSW web page: http://www.bu.edu/ssw/ and click on “current students” at the top, then, when you get to the “Student Handbook” scroll to the end for “Electives” (This is where you can find a number of forms you may need.)
Your advisors can help you program plan. For anyone who is deviating from a standard plan, know that I, Cate: Director of Student Services, need to have a copy of your program plan on file and have signed-off on it. I too am available to help you program plan. Just email me for an appointment csolomon@bu.edu
Remember that while the list has numerous electives listed, not all are offered every semester/year so, while you can plan each semester with an A & a B and two Cs - it's hard to know the exact courses offered in that term.
In sum, students need one “A” Elective - an advanced policy elective (macro students have designated macro classes to choose from); one “B” elective - an advanced Human Behavior or Clinical Practice course (macro students have designated macro classes to choose from) and, two “C” electives (advanced courses that relate to social work – A, B or an approved other course). In addition, Clinical students also need one Advanced Clinical Practice Elective (an advanced CP course).
What a long-winded answer. If I can help in any other way, please let me know. - Cate
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
