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GSSW in the News
GSSW Student Selected as Schweitzer Fellow
MAY 7, 2012
Caitlin Partyka, a first-year student at Boston College Graduate School of Social Work, has been selected as a 2012-2013 Albert Schweitzer Fellow in recognition of her dedication and skill in meeting the health needs of underserved communities, and whose example influences and inspires others.
Working through Sociedad Latina in Roxbury, Partyka has established an exercise program that offers weekly opportunities for area youths to participate in physical activity and to learn about diabetes prevention, nutrition, and overall health and wellness. Through the program, she also hopes to foster leadership among young people, bolstering their confidence and problem-solving skills in the process.
"Caitlin represents the professionalism, drive, and creativity that social workers strive for on a continual basis. She is a complete asset to our profession and we are so proud of her fellowship," said GSSW faculty member Sandee Tisdale. More about Schweitzer Fellow from the Boston College Chronicle »
GSSW 2012 Commencement Ceremonies
MAY 3, 2012
Mildred "Mit" Joyner, current president of the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), will give the "Greetings" at this year's Boston College Graduate School of Social Work Diploma Ceremony. Founded in 1952, CSWE is the sole accrediting agency for social work education in the U.S.
Ms. Joyner is a full professor and chair emerita of the undergraduate social work department at West Chester University (WCU). More about GSSW 2012 Commencement »
Events
GSSW Recruitment Fair
Recruiters from across New England were on campus to talk to students about the employment opportunities at their agencies. BC GSSW students and alumni were invited to come and speak one-on-one with area agency representatives and pick up materials and handouts describing their programs.
Over 35 agencies from Massachusetts and Rhode Island attended the annual GSSW Recruitment Fair. Many agencies had recently received or expected to receive funding that would result in social work hiring. Over 100 GSSW students and alumni attended the event.
"We just want to say thank you for inviting us to participate in the BC Social Work job fair yesterday. It was by far the best recruitment fair we have participated in, both from an organizational viewpoint as well as results. The students that we talked with were without exception, well prepared to talk with us, having visited our website before hand, and asked excellent questions that indicated that they were thinking long term career not just getting the first job. Boston College should be commended for the preparation of these future Social Workers."
- Margaret and Ami Swanson from Social Work P.R.N. agency
View a list of recruiters (PDF) who attend this year's Recruitment Fair.
