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
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
