BUSSW Student Reginald Harris Quoted in Boston Globe Article
Reginald Harris (SSW ‘15) was quoted in Bella English’s article “Cambridge Nonprofit Offers Kids Summer Fun” published in the Boston Globe on August 12, 2014. Harris, who is in his second year as a clinical social work student and part of the family therapy certificate program, spent his summer counseling students at Daybreak Day Camp […]
Faculty, MSW/MPH Students and Alumni to Present at APHA Annual Meeting in Boston
The Boston University School of Social Work is thrilled to announce that a number of faculty, MSW/MPH students and alumni are presenting at the American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Meeting & Exposition, from Nov. 2-6, in Boston. Check out the work that our faculty, students and alumni have done. Attend their presentations and find […]
Faculty and Students to Present at Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD) 2013 Biennial Meeting
Associate Professor Hyeouk “Chris” Hahm, Ph.D., has co-authored a presentation titled, “The Risk Factors and Expressions of Poor Mental Health Among Asian-American Women,” which will be displayed at the Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD) 2013 Biennial Meeting on April 20, in Seattle, WA. The authors are Associate Professor Hahm, Melisa Alexander, Christine Chiao […]
Preparing Students to Become Leaders in the Field of Gerontological Social Work
Boston University’s Lowy-GEM Program in Aging The Lowy-GEM Program in Aging at Boston University School of Social Work is an innovative, field education-based program, designed to prepare MSW students to become leaders and skilled practitioners in the field of Gerontological Social Work. This program honors the contributions of the late Emeritus Professor Louis Lowy, who […]
Student Guest Post: Alumni Networking Event
On March 19, 2012, Student Org and the BUSSW Alumni Association hosted a student and alumni networking event. The event was structured in speed dating style with a gong and all. Students rotated around four pairs of alumni and learned about various aspects of their experiences in graduate school, field experiences, and professional experiences. Speaking […]
Alumni and Current Students Educate the Next Generation of Social Workers on the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC)
On February 6th, social work graduate students from Boston University, Salem State, Boston College, Simmons College and Wheelock gathered to educate the next generation of social workers on the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC). The event was hosted and presented by My Life My Choice director and BUSSW alumna, Lisa Goldblatt-Grace (SSW ’96), and […]
Faculty and Students to Present at SSWR Conference
The following faculty members and students have been invited to present at the Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR) Annual Conference in Washington, D.C., on January 11-15, 2012: Faculty Marah Curtis Ellen DeVoe Judith Gonyea Yoonsook Ha Hyeouk Hahm Lena Lundgren Joe Merighi Ruth Paris Gail Steketee Students Kelly Mills-Dick Abby Ross Samanda Bryant […]
Kennedy Encourages Graduates to Pursue Public Service, the “Noblest Endeavor”
“In the aftermath of the September 11th tragedy, my husband (Senator Edward M. Kennedy) worked side by side with families affected by the tragedy,” said Victoria Reggie Kennedy, convocation speaker at the School of Social Work’s 72nd annual commencement. “He saw how difficult it was for those affected to face each day, and left one […]
SSW Students to Partake in “Puerto Rico Experience”
This summer, 12 School of Social Work students will travel to Puerto Rico for “The Puerto Rico Experience,” a three-week cultural immersion program focused on public health social work. In conjunction with the Inter American University of Puerto Rico Clinical Associate Professor Luz Lòpez will lead the program, and students will learn about social, economic, […]
Victoria Reggie Kennedy to Give SSW Commencement Address
Boston University School of Social Work Dean Gail Steketee has announced that Victoria Reggie Kennedy – attorney, health care proponent, and wife of late Senator Edward M. Kennedy (D-MA) – will be the keynote speaker at the School of Social Work Commencement ceremony on Friday, May 20. Ms. Kennedy will also receive an honorary Doctor […]