News
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 »
David Takeuchi to Join Boston College Social Work as Associate Dean for Research
MAY 16, 2013
Dr. David T. Takeuchi will join Boston College Graduate School of Social Work this Fall 2013 as Professor, Associate Dean for Research, and Dorothy Book Scholar.
Takeuchi's main research focus has been on how race, ethnicity, and socio-economic status are associated with health, access to care, treatment, quality of care, and outcomes. He was a key architect of the National Latino and Asian American Study, one of the most comprehensive studies of Latinos and Asian Americans ever conducted. Takeuchi served as principal investigator of major grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and private foundations, and he is currently co-investigator of the Indigenous Wellness Research Institute funded by the National Institute of Health and Health Disparities. More about David Takeuchi Joining BC Social Work »
Events
Naturalization Ceremony
MARCH 21, 2013
3:00–4:00 p.m.
Robsham Theater
One hundred immigrants will take the Oath of Allegiance to become citizens of the United States in a naturalization ceremony hosted by Boston College Graduate School of Social Work. U.S. District Court Judge George A. O’Toole, Jr. '69, P'11'09, will preside at the ceremony. Boston College's ROTC and student musical groups will participate starting at 2:30 p.m.
Dean Alberto Godenzi spoke with the Boston College Chronicle about why hosting the naturalization ceremony is a great fit for GSSW. "Social work is all about inclusion and empowerment. There is something unique about experiencing this moment, when people from all walks of life collectively embrace the values of the nation. We wanted to bring this ceremony to BC to be witnessed by the students, faculty, and staff of Boston College." Read more from the Boston College Chronicle article »
This event is open to the Boston College community. If you would like to attend the ceremony or would like more information, email 150@bc.edu or call 617-552-3292.
Event program and official event webpage »
Read the article from the Boston Globe »
Learn about the Immigrant Integration Lab at Boston College Graduate School of Social Work »
