Social Work Through the Holocaust: Reflections on the Life and Legacy of Professor Louis Lowy
On November 14th, the Boston University School of Social Work held an event to honor Professor Louis Lowy (1920-1991) and discuss his experiences during the Holocaust. Lowy, an international social worker and gerontologist, rarely spoke about the Holocaust. During the last month of his life, he recorded an oral narrative that explored his activities during […]
BUSSW Professor Emerita Cassandra Clay Appointed to BU Board of Overseers
Boston University School of Social Work Professor Emerita Cassandra M. Clay (SSW’79) was recently appointed to the Boston University Board of Overseers, an advisory body that acts as informed advisors to the University Trustees and administration on important issues. Overseers also serve as a University resource by volunteering leadership, expertise and financial support to the […]
Judith Perlstein Advocates For Safety in the Workplace
Boston University School of Social Work Associate Director of Field Education and Clinical Associate Professor Judith Perlstein had never testified before policymakers until she heard about the proposed legislation H592/S1206, “An Act to Promote Public Health Through Workplace Safety for Social Workers.” After several assaults and, in some cases, murder, involving social workers and clinicians […]
CSWE to Select a New President by June 2012
CSWE has begun the process to hire a new president to replace Executive Director Julia Watkins following her planned retirement in June 2012. Please note that this is a title change (executive director to president; the current title of president will be changed to Board of Directors’ chair) resulting from adoption of the 2010 bylaws. […]
Christiana Bratiotis and Dean Gail Steketee Featured in BU Today Article on Hoarding
Christiana Bratiotis, postdoctoral fellow and adjunct professor of clinical practice, and Dean Gail Steketee were featured in BU Today for their co-written book, The Hoarding Handbook. The book was written specifically for people who find hoarders and includes practical tips on how to interact with them. Bratiotis, in particular, has become a “de facto hotline” […]
Dean Gail Steketee Quoted in Harvard Health Publication
Harvard Medical School’s newsletter, Women’s Health Watch, used Dean Gail Steketee, PhD, as a reference on hoarding in their article, “When Keeping Stuff Gets Out of Hand,” published this month. The article summarizes the dangers, causes and treatment methods of obsessive hoarding, and emphasizes the need for a clear diagnosis. Read the full story in the Harvard […]
Professor Brings Expertise to Vietnam Through Fulbright Program
Although social work is an established profession in different parts of the world, there are still communities that are undergoing dynamic economic and social change. In many countries, including Vietnam, the process of establishing the profession of social work is a recent development that is still unfolding. Those trying to build a foundation for the […]
Professors Receive Grant for the Missing Link Project
Clinical Associate Professor Scott Geron (PI), Clinical Assistant Professor Mark Gianino and Clinical Associate Professor Betty J. Ruth (Co-PIs) received a grant from the Association of Social Work Boards/American Foundation for Research and Consumer Education in Social Work Regulation, and will be working on a study called the Missing Link Project. The goal of the […]
Professor Judith Gonyea Noted in BU Today
Judith Gonyea, School of Social Work professor and chair of social research, was recognized in BU Today for her innovative research on low-income and homeless older urban Americans. Gonyea was noted for her insight on the projection of the changing demographic as of now and in the future. The article recaps urban health challenges and […]
Professor Mary Collins Among 100 Most Influential Social Work Journal Authors
The British Journal of Social Work has published a study, “Influential Publications in Social Work Discourse: The 100 Most Highly Cited Articles in Disciplinary Journals: 2000-09,” that includes Professor Mary Collins of the Boston University School of Social Work: #31 Collins, M.E. (2001) ‘Transition to adulthood for vulnerable youths: A review of research and implications […]