News
Social Innovation Symposium
FEBRUARY 7, 2012
A conversation among three social entrepreneurs working to bring social innovation to the nonprofit, for-profit, and public sectors was organized by the Boston College Graduate School of Social Work in partnership with the undergraduate Capstone Program. more »
National Media Highlights Research Study by GSSW's Sloan Center on Aging & Work
JANUARY 27, 2012
A new study by Jacquelyn James, Elyssa Besen, Christina Matz-Costa, and Marcie Pitt-Catsouphes of GSSW's Sloan Center on Aging & Work has been highlighted nationally in Time.com, SmartMoney.com, and USA Today. The study looks at the well-being of older adults as tied to their active engagement in paid work, caregiving, education, and volunteering.
Events
"A Man on Fire" - Opening Reception
Date: Thursday, September 24th
Time: 4:00 to 4:30pm
Location: Social Work Library, McGuinn Hall Basement
The Graduate School of Social Work and the Center for Human Rights and International Justice are honored to welcome to Boston College “Man on Fire” an exhibit of images and words honoring the legacy of Father Pedro Arrupe, the founder of Jesuit Refugee Service. This powerful and important exhibit offers a window into the experiences of displaced people, those who had little choice but to move from their homes. Join us for a brief opening reception as we dedicate academic year 2009-2010 to achieving a better understanding of the strengths and concerns of refugees and immigrants.
