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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 Diversity Conference & Alumni Award Event
JANUARY 13, 2012
8:00 a.m.–Noon
McGuinn 121
Parking: Beacon Street Garage levels 3 or 4 (entrances are on levels 1 and 2). Visitor parking rates apply without a Boston College parking permit.
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."
Faculty, students, alumni, and staff are invited to attend a morning conference to explore the intersections of diversity and social work practice and to honor this year's recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award. This event brings the entire GSSW community together at the start of the second semester to deepen our respect for the complex diversity of the people and communities we are privileged to serve and to strengthen our practice skills.
Conference Schedule
| 8:00 – 8:30 a.m. | Check in, coffee, and pastries (outside McGuinn 121 auditorium) |
| 8:30 – 9:45 a.m. | Welcome and Keynote Address |
| 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. | Workshops |
| 11:15 - 11:45 a.m. | Workshop summaries and discussion |
| 11:45 - 12:15 p.m. | Distinguished Alumni Award presentation |
| 12:15 - 12:30 p.m. | Book signing and sale |
Keynote Address: "Spiritual Diversity in Social Work: The Heart of Helping"
The keynote address will be presented by Edward R. Canda, PhD, University of Kansas School of Social Welfare.
Dr. Canda studied the anthropology of religions, art, and art history as an undergraduate. He later received an MA in religious studies focusing on East Asian religions and comparative religions. Out of a desire to integrate interests in religious studies and social service, he then obtained MSW and PhD degrees at The Ohio State University (1980-1986) with a focus of study and practice on cross-cultural and spiritual issues.
Throughout his distinguished career as practitioner and scholar, Dr. Canda has been a welcome voice calling the profession to recognize the significance of spirituality for the clients and communities we serve.
Workshops
Breakout sessions will be offered following the keynote to explore the integration of spirituality and social work in specific settings and populations. 3 CEUs offered.
Distinguished Alumni Award
The morning program will end with the presentation of this year's Distinguished Alumni Award.
We hope you will all join us as we continue to come together to celebrate our school's
75th Anniversary year.
REGISTER FOR THE CONFERENCE » Registration has closed
