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August 10, 2009


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The SSW Weekly Bulletin, Expanded

LECTURES/SYMPOSIA

The Complexities of Jewish Identity in the Smith Experience - NEW

Monday, August 10, 6:00pm, Cutter Living Room
Join us for a discussion as we explore our varied experiences being Jewish at Smith. Faculty and students welcome.

Discussion - Arrest of Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. - NEW

Wednesday, August 12, 7:30pm, Dewey Hall
Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. was arrested for disorderly conduct in front of his Cambridge home after being suspected of breaking in at 2 o'clock in the (more...)

ADMINISTRATIVE ANNOUNCEMENTS

Course Evaluations - NEW

BannerWeb course evaluations are now available.

Graduates - you must complete your evaluations by 4:00pm, August 12 (more...)

Library Lost and Found - NEW

There will be a lost and found table on the first floor of Neilson Library that has items that have been left in the library throughout the summer. There are lots of (more...)

Anti-Racism Consultation Committee Available for Your Issues

The Anti-Racism Consultation Committee would like to remind the community that we are available for informal and/or formal conversations regarding issues (more...)

SSW Summer Calendar
Here is a calendar of SSW events this summer. Please check this calendar for periodic updates.

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION MEETINGS/WORKSHOPSRPS

Research Instructors' Meeting

Monday, August 10, 12:30-1:40pm, Ziskind Beau Parlor

Research Advisors' Meeting
Tuesday, August 11, 12:30-1:40pm, Ziskind Beau Parlor

Pedagogy & Diversity Workshops with Faculty

Tuesday, August 11, 7:00-9:00pm, Seelye 101
As in previous years, there are weekly seminars each semester on pedagogy and diversity. The seminars are an opportunity for faculty to come together and (more...)


Yoga Thursdays for Students

Thursday, August 13, 7:00-8:00am, Ainsworth 304
SSW staff member Heather Butler teaches in the Kripalu yoga tradition, currently studies Emodyoga(TM) and teaches yoga at the Abundant Wellness Center (more...)

Research Forums for Students & Faculty

Thursday, August 13, 7:30-9:00pm, Seelye 310
These forums are open to all students and faculty who are interested in discussing their research interests or questions with a like-minded group. (more...)

STUDENT ORG AND STUDENT GROUP MEETINGS

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STUDENT GROUPS

Childcare Co-op: Caring for Our Littlest Smithies

The Childcare Co-op is looking for volunteer sitters. Our Smith SSW familites need your help and positive energy in caring for their youngest members. (more...)

Council for Students of Color Member Meeting

Wednesdays, 5:45-7:00pm , Ziskind Living Room
The Council for Students of Color is a group for self identified students of color. We hold our general members meeting every Wednesday in Ziskind Living Room.

Holistic Healing Group

Come join the new Holistic Healing Group as we explore holistic healing and discuss ways we can integrate it into clinical social work practice. No experience or prior knowledge is necessary. All students are welcome. (more...)

Jewish Students Alliance

Mondays, 12:40-1:30pm, Cutter Beau Parlor
Please join the Jewish Students Alliance for weekly meetings. All are welcome.

LGBTQQ Alliance and Task Force Meetings
The Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer and Questioning (LGBTQQ) Alliance is a student group open to the queer community and allies . (more...)

Meditation Group

Please join the SSW meditation group sits this summer. We are a non-denominational group that meets to practice mindfulness-awareness meditation. Newcomers are welcome and instruction is available. (more...)

Men's Group

Thursdays, 9:00-10:00pm, Chase House Piano Living Room
Men's Group is a weekly meeting for School for Social Work M.S.W. and Ph.D. students, faculty, and staff to talk and listen.

Size Matters

Join us for a planning session for Size Matters, the size acceptance group on campus. We will set up weekly meetings and would like to plan an event this summer. (more...)

Social Welface Action Alliance (SWAA)

Thursdays, 12:30-1:30pm, Cutter 103
Remember the world outside Smith? Help us to connect the Smith bubble with the Northampton community and beyond. Social Welfare Action Alliance invites (more...)

Spanish Conversation Lunch Club

Fridays, 12:30-1:30pm, Cutter Head Resident Suite
The Spanish Conversation group meets every Friday. This is a self-guided group. While we have lunch, we relax and chat about anything - special interests (more...)

Students with Kids Group Lunch Meetings

Thursdays, 12:30-1:30pm, Ziskind Head Resident Suite
The Students with Kids group meets Thursdays at lunch in the Ziskind Head Resident Suite. All students with kids (whether or not the kids are here this summer) (more...)

CLASS ANNOUNCEMENTS

All 1st Year and 2nd Year Master's and B.S.W. Advanced Standing Students

At students' request, the administration has created an expanded academic calendar for 2009-2010 which includes all deadlines and dates related to the Field (more...)

Graduating Seniors

Your 5 free buffet tickets to the Commencement reception will be put in your campus mailboxes on August 5. One ticket is for you adn 4 are for your family and (more...)

STUDENT EVENTS

Ultimate Frisbee

Wednesday, August 12, 7:00pm, meet on field in front of the Campus Center
Come join an informal ultimate frisbee game Wednesdays at 7:00pm. Everyone is welcome. No prior experience is necessary. (more...)

SKITS 2009 - NEW

Thursday, August 13, 7:00pm, John M. Greene Hall
A ridiculous tradition you wont' want to miss! You'll laugh! You'll cry! You'll decompensate!

Yoga Class for SSW Community

Thursdays, 6:15-7:30pm, (right after meditation), Chase Living Room
Come unwind from the week and gear up for the weekend with a flow yoga class. Classes are free adn open to anyone in the Smith Community. (more...)

Yoga for Students

Sundays, 10:30-11:30am, Chase Dorm Living Room
Elizabeth Ehrenberg will be offering a free yoga class to students. She will teach in the ISHTA yoga tradition, combining aspects from a variety of yoga (more...)

THESIS INFORMATION & COLLOQUIA

Joan Laird Thesis Prize - NEW

This year's Joan Laird Thesis Prize for Excellence in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Studies is awarded to Jill Goldstein for her thesis entitled (more...)

 

GENERAL NOTICES

Letter from the Curriculum Committee

The Curriculum Committee has written a letter addressing the reduction of the students of color in the Class of 2010. Please go to the Curriculum (more...)

Work for Supporting Father Involvement Study

Short videotapes of mother and father interactions with their young child (ages 2-6) are being collected over the next year(s) for the Supporting Father (more...)

Massachusetts NASW Gathering for Recent Graduates in October

Thursday, Oct. 15
Mass. NASW will sponsor a gathering and talk for recent social work graduates. Susan Thompson, M.Ed. will speak on tips for recent graduates and (more...)

Join NASW at a Reduced Rate in Any State

Become a student member of NASW for the 75% reduced fee of $48.00! NASW -MA Chapter membership gives you access to a network of 8,300 social workers (more...)

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