News
GSSW in the News
BC Social Work HIV/AIDS Conference Marks Its Silver Anniversary
MAY 29, 2013
The Graduate School of Social Work's groundbreaking National Conference on Social Work and HIV/AIDS marks its silver anniversary this year, its focus having changed in light of medical science's progress against the disease over the past quarter-century. But as conference founder Vincent Lynch adds, the need for the forum — which took place in May 2013 in Chicago — is as great as ever.
"Now, as then, it is social workers who confront the devastating impact AIDS has on individuals and families," said Lynch, who is director of continuing education at GSSW. "The goal of the conference has always been the same: to share experiences, practices, and ideas that will enable social workers to meet the needs of their clients." More about the HIV/AIDS Conference Silver Anniversary »
Immigrant Integration Lab Co-Hosts Seminar on Supporting Immigrant Students
MAY 17, 2013
The Immigrant Integration Lab in the Boston College Graduate School of Social Work and the Center for Optimized Student Support in the Boston College Lynch School of Education co-hosted an event on May 10, 2013, that brought together experts from the fields of education and immigration. Panelists spoke on the obstacles and opportunities facing immigrant children in the world of education. More about the Seminar on Supporting Immigrant Students »
Events
Pinderhughes Diversity Lecture
MARCH 26, 2010
Time: 8:30 am - 11:00 am
Location: Yawkey Center, Murray Room
Featured Speaker: Dr. Usha George, Professor and Dean, Faculty of Community Services, Ryerson University,Toronto.
Topic: Immigrants and Refugees: Settlement Issues and Service Delivery Models
RSVP by March 12th. Contact Serena Hearts at heartz@bc.edu or call 617.552-0866.
Her research focuses on social development; newcomer settlement and integration; and diversity and organizational change. She was the Royal Bank Chair in Applied Social Work Research at the University of Toronto School of Social Work and has served as Director of the Joint Centre of Excellence for Research on Immigration and Settlement. She has extensive university teaching, research and administrative experience in India, Africa and the U.S.
