Achievements in Aging at BUSSW: Honoring the late Professor Emeritus Louis Lowy, PhD
Honoring a legacy that began over sixty years ago, Boston University School of Social Work hosted “Achievements in Aging,” a reception celebrating the life of social work pioneer and beloved Professor Emeritus Dr. Louis Lowy, and the School’s leading research and scholarship in the field of gerontological social work. The April 29 event was held […]
BUSSW Professor Mark Gianino Appointed to AASWG Board
BUSSW Clinical Assistant Professor Mark Gianino has recently been selected as a member of the Board of Directors of the Association for the Advancement of Social Work with Groups (AASWG), the leading international association for social workers and allied helping professionals involved in group work. Members were appointed through a selective nomination process. “AASWG focuses […]
Ruth Named to Health & Social Work Editorial Board
–Farha Sandhu (COM ’09) BUSSW Associate Clinical Professor Betty J. Ruth has recently been invited to serve as a consulting editor for Health and Social Work, a journal of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW). For over 20 years, health professionals have relied on Health & Social Work for the latest advances in areas […]
Dean Freedman Featured in Panel on Developmental Disabilities
Ruth Freedman, associate dean for academic affairs at Boston University School of Social Work, participated in a panel briefing at The Boston Foundation, January 30, presenting the results of a recently released health care research report conducted by The ARC of Massachusetts, “Left Out in the Cold: Health Care Experiences of Adults with Intellectual and […]
Remembering a Social Work Pioneer: Louise A. Frey
Boston University School of Social Work mourns the death of Professor Emerita Louise Frey. Professor Frey passed away in California on February 13, 2009, of complications due to Alzheimer’s disease. She was 84. Born on April 5, 1924, Professor Frey received her Bachelor’s degree from Queens College, City University of New York, and an MS […]
Upcoming BUSSW Faculty & Student Presentations at SSWR
This week, Boston University School of Social Work faculty and students will present at the Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR) Thirteenth Annual Conference in New Orleans, LA. The SSWR annual conference theme is “Research that promotes sustainability and (re)builds strengths.” Hosted at the Marriott Hotel, over 500 SSWR presenters are anticipated. BUSSW highlights include: […]
Freedman Appointed to Governor’s Commission on Mental Retardation
Boston University School of Social Work is pleased to announce the appointment of Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Ruth I. Freedman to Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick’s Commission on Mental Retardation. Appointed by Governor Patrick, Dean Freedman will serve on the 13-member commission to inform and advise the Governor and Department of Mental Retardation regarding state […]
Hudson Appointed to Journal of Gerontological Social Work Editorial Board
Leading the way in gerontology and aging issues, Boston University School of Social Work is pleased to announce that Professor Rob Hudson has been selected to edit the new Policy Forum section of the Journal of Gerontological Social Work, edited by Amanda Barusch. Barusch, the incoming editor of journal, selected Professor Hudson, as well as […]
Lundgren Appointed to National Expert Panel on Substance Abuse & Mental Health
Professor Lena Lundgren will soon provide insight and guidance to national policies on substance abuse and mental health. Dr. Lundgren was recently appointed to the Expert Panel for the Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) Substance Abuse and HIV/AIDS Services Program. The expert panel will provide guidance on […]
Outstanding SSW Achievements Celebrated
On October 24, nearly 60 distinguished guests gathered at the Back Court at BU’s George Sherman Union to honor alumni and staff who have made outstanding contributions to the field of social work and the School. Honorees included: Thomas W. Dunse (SSW ’86) Outstanding Career in Social Work Reva Stein (SSW ’82) Outstanding Contributions to the Field […]