GSSW Alumni Association Networking Event

NOVEMBER 15, 2012
6:00–7:30 p.m.
McGuinn 521

This fun event gives GSSW alumni and students a chance to explore careers and connect with each other through informal conversation. There will be a short alumni panel discussion at 6:30 p.m., with opportunities to mingle before and after with people who share common career interests. Appetizers and beverages provided.

Over 25 GSSW alumni and 35 students attended last year's networking event.

Hosted by GSSW Alumni Association and GSSW Career Services.

Alumni: Contact gsswcareerservices@bc.edu to RSVP by November 4.

Resume Workshop for Second Year Field

NOVEMBER 14, 2012
1:00–2:00 p.m.
McGuinn 400

For more information, contact gsswcareerservices@bc.edu.

Networking Workshop

NOVEMBER 9, 2012
12:00–1:00 p.m.
McGuinn 400

For more information, contact gsswcareerservices@bc.edu.

PhD Online Information Session

OCTOBER 25, 2012
5:00–6:00 p.m.

We invite you to participate in our interactive Online Information Sessions, held periodically throughout the year, to learn about our program and ask questions. The session will be facilitated by the Program Director, Dr. James Lubben, and by a current PhD student.  More about PhD Online Information Session »

The Dean's Series: 'Putting Our Heads in the Sand Won't Make the World Go Away'

OCTOBER 23, 2012
6:30 p.m.
Cadigan Alumni Center atrium, 2121 Commonwealth Avenue, Brighton, MA

A presentation featuring Alberto Godenzi, Dean of Boston College Graduate School of Social Work.

We all have a sense that our world has become smaller, but what does it really mean that our lives have been transformed by globalization? This presentation proposes that we are global citizens whether we want it or not. To be able to act in the global arena, we need to increase our understanding of world issues and expand our language versatility. And while we do all that, we will face the biggest challenge: how to remain or become humble when we interact with other people, cultures, and systems.  More about this Dean's Series event »

3rd Annual "BY & FOR" GSSW Alumni Conference

SEPTEMBER 22, 2012
8:45 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
McGuinn 121
6.5 CEUs

The Boston College Graduate School of Social Work Alumni Association and the Continuing Education Office will host the 3rd Annual "BY & FOR" GSSW Alumni Conference. Join us for workshops presented by alumni in an informal conference setting. Receive 6.5 CEUs before the October 1 deadline for social work licensure renewal.  More about "BY & FOR" Alumni Conference »

GSSW Diversity Event—'Living with Disabilities: Lessons for Social Workers'

SEPTEMBER 10, 2012
12:30–5:00 p.m.
Heights Room, Corcoran Commons

All new students at Boston College Graduate School of Social Work will participate with faculty, administration, and staff in an afternoon of presentations and discussions exploring the complexity of social work practice in a diverse world.  More about 'Living with Disabilities: Lessons for Social Workers' »

Field Education Orientation

SEPTEMBER 10, 2012
9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Heights Room, Corcoran Commons, Chestnut Hill Campus

For all students who are scheduled to begin their First Year Internship in September. Breakfast, presentation, and meetings with advisors.

GSSW Student Collective Barbecue

SEPTEMBER 6, 2012
5:00–7:00 p.m.
McGuinn Lawn

The Boston College Graduate School of Social Work Student Collective will host a barbecue to celebrate the start of the new academic year. The entire GSSW community is invited to this annual informal get-together.  More about GSSW Student Collective Barbecue »

GSSW Convocation

SEPTEMBER 6, 2012
12:45–2:00 p.m.
Gasson 100

Convocation is a school-wide gathering to mark the start of the academic year and to welcome new members of the Boston College Graduate School of Social Work community.

Dean Alberto Godenzi, Associate Dean Sveta Emery, and Associate Dean Tom Walsh will recap the school's recent accomplishments and give an overview of upcoming initiatives.

Refreshments will be available.

Two-Year MSW Student Orientation

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012
8:00–2:30 p.m.
Heights Room, Corcoran Commons, Chestnut Hill Campus

See Orientation Schedule for details.

Three-Year MSW Student Orientation

AUGUST 29, 2012
4:30–7:00 p.m.
Gasson 100, Chestnut Hill Campus

See Orientation Schedule for details.

Orientation for Field Supervisors

AUGUST 29, 2012
9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
McGuinn 121

More about Orientation for Field Supervisors »

Commencement 2012

MAY 21, 2012
9:15 a.m. — Academic Procession
10:00 a.m. — University Commencement (main ceremony)
12:00–2:00 p.m.— Graduate School of Social Work Diploma Ceremony

The 136th Commencement of Boston College will be held on Monday, May 21, 2012. The University Commencement, which is attended by all graduates, is held in Alumni Stadium (rain or shine) and will begin with the Academic Procession at 9:15 a.m. and end after approximately two hours.  More about Commencement 2012 »

Newly Admitted Students Reception & Resource Fair

MAY 14, 2012
4:30–6:30 p.m.
Heights Room, Corcoran Commons
RSVP by May 9, 2012, to 617-552-4024 or swadmit@bc.edu

Meet other admitted students, current students, faculty, and staff. Appetizers and light refreshments will be available. more »

5th Annual Policy Poster Session

MAY 3, 2012
10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Murray Room, Yawkey Center

The Class of 2012 from the Boston College Graduate School of Social Work will present posters on diverse policy topics. Students from the Children, Youth, and Families; Health and Mental Health; and Older Adults and Families concentrations will showcase and discuss analyses of policy components and implementation issues.  more »

Distinguished Speakers Lecture: Delano Lewis, Former Ambassador to South Africa

"Caring for People is a Global Responsibility"
APRIL 26, 2012
9:00–11:00 a.m.
Heights Room, Corcoran Commons
Breakfast Buffet
RSVP by April 13, 2012, to Serena Heartz at heartz@bc.edu or 617-552-0866

Delano Lewis, former Ambassador to South Africa, will be the featured speaker at the GSSW Distinguished Speakers Lecture. Mr. Lewis will discuss how we are all connected and interconnected globally and will speak about opportunities to serve in the U.S. and around the world.  more »

Methodology Research Training on Community Based Participatory Research

APRIL 9, 2012
11 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
McGuinn 5th Floor Conference Room
RSVP by April 3, 2012, to Serena Heartz at heartz@bc.edu or 617-552-0866

GSSW tenured and tenure-track faculty and PhD students are invited to attend a working lunch and workshop presented by Michael Spencer, PhD, Associate Dean of Educational Programs and Professor at the University of Michigan School of Social Work.  more »

Mary Mason Appreciation Breakfast for Field Supervisors

MARCH 27, 2012
9:30 a.m.–Noon
Heights Room, Corcoran Commons

2 CEUs
RSVP by March 21, 2012, to Anne Marie Dolan at swfield@bc.edu

Field interns and their supervisors are invited to attend the annual Mary Mason Field Appreciation Breakfast. Named in honor of Mary A. Mason, the first Director of Field Education at the Boston College Graduate School of Social Work, the Breakfast is an opportunity for interns to thank supervisors for their significant contribution to the students' education.  more »

GSSW Recruitment Fair

MARCH 23, 2012
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Murray Room, Yawkey Center

Recruiters from across New England will be on campus to talk to students about employment opportunities at their agencies. Boston College Graduate School of Social Work students and alumni are invited to meet with area agency representatives and pick up materials and handouts describing their programs.  more »

Pinderhughes Diversity Lecture: Vincent D. Rougeau

MARCH 23, 2012
8:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Heights Room, Corcoran Commons
1.5 CEUs. Breakfast buffet
RSVP by March 9, 2012, to Serena Heartz at heartz@bc.edu or 617-552-0866

Vincent D. Rougeau, Dean of Boston College Law School, will be the featured speaker at the 6th Annual Pinderhughes Diversity Lecture. Dean Rougeau will speak on "Reflections on Justice and Religious Diversity: Why Living Together Is Better than Living Apart."  more »

Boston College Multidisciplinary PhD Research Day

MARCH 16, 2012
8:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Heights Room, Corcoran Commons

This conference is a collaborative effort highlighting doctoral student research in the Boston College Graduate School of Social Work, Lynch School of Education, and William F. Connell School of Nursing.  more »

Social Innovation Symposium

FEBRUARY 1, 2012
6:45–9 p.m.
Heights Room, Corcoran Commons

The Social Innovation Symposium will be a conversation among three social entrepreneurs working to bring social innovation to the nonprofit, for-profit, and public sectors. The speakers are from Reach Out and Read, Life Is Good, and Citizen Schools.  more »

GSSW Diversity Conference & Alumni Award Event

JANUARY 13, 2012
8:00 a.m.–Noon
McGuinn 121
Free, but REGISTRATION REQUIRED. (Registration has closed.)
3 CEUs offered

The 2012 GSSW Alumni Award Event will be co-sponsored by the GSSW Diversity Committee, whose theme this year is "Spirituality and Social Work."

The entire GSSW Community—faculty, students, alumni, and staff—are invited to attend a morning conference to explore together the intersections of spirituality and social work and to honor this year's recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award.  more »

GSSW Career Day

JANUARY 12, 2012
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Murray Room, Yawkey Center

For Final Year Students: A half-day event to kick off your last semester at GSSW! The event includes an overview of the job search, a resume and cover letter writing workshop, and an alumni panel who will share their career experiences. Continental breakfast.

For more information, contact gsswcareerservices@bc.edu.