The Daily Free Press: BU Professor Hosts Series of Post-Election Rallies
“I certainly believe that sustained demonstrations like this have a power that’s different from when you do one big thing.” Clinical assistant professor Phillipe Copeland expresses his solidarity with BU professor Nathan Phillip and attendees of protests of President-elect Donald Trump’s recent Cabinet selections in this Daily Free Press article.
The Daily Free Press: “Faculty, Administration Showcase how BU Improves City”
Assistant Dean Trudy Zimmerman was featured in this article, published by BU student newspaper, The Daily Free Press, for speaking at “Reducing Disparities and Promoting Well-Being in Boston: The Role of the BU Community,” a discussion hosted by the BU Initiative on Cities.
Youth Today: “Fear, Stress Are Obstacles to Health for Youth of Color”
The YouthToday.com article “Fear, Stress Are Obstacles to Health for Youth of Color,” published on November 18, quotes assistant professor Linda Sprague Martinez in its research study on young people of color. She says that young people are the experts of their own lives and know about the conditions in their communities as well as about […]
Research Luncheon Seminar Series 2016-2017: Professor Renee Spencer Discusses STAR Project
“Mentors have to stick around,” BUSSW professor Renee Spencer told faculty and students at the first seminar of the Fall 2016 Research Luncheon Series on September 22 in the Conant Lounge. Professor Spencer’s research focuses on adolescent development and youth mentoring. She presented One Story, Three Perspectives: A Qualitative Case-Based Approach to Understanding Early Ending […]
The Center for Innovation in Social Work and Health Grants, Updates and Plans for the Future
The Center for Innovation in Social Work and Health (CISWH) has had a very exciting year, and is in the process of planning to ensure the successful trend continue and to help the Center meet its mission of expanding the impact of social work in health care, public health, and global health in order to […]
Professor Ruth Paris Returns from Fulbright Specialist Grant in Israel
Dr. Ruth Paris, associate professor of clinical practice and director of the Family Therapy Certificate Program at Boston University School of Social Work, completed a Fulbright Specialist Program grant in social work at Bar Ilan University (BIU) in Tel Aviv, Israel this spring. From March through April, Paris worked with with faculty and students at […]
Professor Maryann Amodeo Retires After 30 Years at BUSSW
On Tuesday, May 17, the BU School of Social Work community came together to celebrate the 30-year career of Professor Maryann Amodeo, who retires this spring. Amodeo joined BUSSW in 1986. Colleagues, friends, and family gathered together in the Trustee Ballroom at BU to honor Amodeo’s many accomplishments. The evening included performances by Gian Carlo […]
The Daily Free Press: “Baker-Polito announce progress of Department of Children and Families”
A March 31, 2016 story by The Daily Free Press reported the progress made in reforms to the Department of Children and Families by Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker and Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito. Associate Dean for academic affairs Mary Collins shared her opinion on the steps taken by the governor.
Professor Melvin Delgado Publishes New Book
Professor Melvin Delgado’s latest book, Celebrating Urban Community Life: Fairs, Festivals, Parades, and Community Practice, was published by University of Toronto press in April 2016. A comprehensive guide to understanding and enhancing communal celebrations, Celebrating Urban Community Life utilizes case studies from New York, San Francisco, and Toronto and examines the role of celebrations in enriching community. “Celebrations […]
Dr. Ruth Paris Receives Fulbright Specialist Grant in Social Work at Bar Ilan University
Dr. Ruth Paris, associate professor of clinical practice and director of the Family Therapy Certificate Program at Boston University School of Social Work, has received confirmation from the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board, the Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs of the Department of State and the Council for International Exchange of Scholars that […]