The School of Social Work is committed to creating opportunities for our students to continuously extend their knowledge and skills in and outside the classroom and their field education experience. Throughout each semester the School embraces a particular social work theme and present workshops, seminars, conferences, and other professional development opportunities to students.
September 2008 Theme: Social Work Practice in Government and the Global Community |
September 16, 12:45-1:45 |
Speaker: Judah Cordovano from UK Pro |
September 18, 12:45p -1:45: |
Speaker: Bettina In clan from Senator John McCain’s Campaign Office |
September 18, 4:45p -5:45: |
Speaker: Marcus Ryan, Miami-Dade Regional Field Director from Senator Barack Obama’s Campaign Office |
October 2008 Theme: Social Work Practice and Domestic Violence |
October 14, 12:45-1:45-Riley Center
October 16, 12:45-1:45-Riley Center
October 23, 12:45-1:45: |
Doles Jadotte, MSW,Certified Sexual Assault Victim Advocate at the Roxcy Bolton Rape Treatment Center-Jackson Memorial Hospital
Linda Wilson, MSW, The Journey Institute on Domestic Violence
What’s Next- Part I (How to Document, Psychosocials, Office Safety ) |
October 23, 4:45-5:45:
October 28, 12:45-1:45-Riley Center |
What’s Next- Part II (Interviewing, Resumes, Entering the work force)
Dr. Walter Pierce and the 640 Advanced Policy class, Election Debate |
November 2008 Theme: Social Work Practice and Policy
Speaker: Dr. Walter Pierce |
November 11, 12:45-1:45: |
Dr. Walter Pierce, Focus on elections and impact on social work practice. |
January 2008 Theme: Suicide, Poverty and Social Work
Speaker: Stehanie Dill, LCSW,CTS |
January 22, 2009: Time TBA: |
Suicide |
Date and time TBA: |
Poverty |
February 2009 Theme: Social Work Practice and Diversity
Speaker: Rev. Wedig, Barry University |
Date and time TBA: |
Faith traditions and social work practice. |
This month will also include other ethnic awareness events to celebrate diversity |
March 2009 Theme: Social Work Month and Lobby Day |
March 17 8:30-4:30: |
- Social Work Festival
- Lobby Day
- History of Social Work
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April 2009 Theme: Social work Practice With Women |
May 2009 Theme: Social Work and Mental Health |
June 2009 Theme: Social Work Practice with GLBTQ |
