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Monday, August 6
Tuesday, August 7
Wednesday, August 8
Thursday, August 9
Friday, August 10
Sat. & Sun., August 11 & August 12
After August 12
Ongoing Events
Announcements, Notices, and Awards
Lost and Found
Monday, August 6, 12:40 pm, Cutter Living Room.
Health Insurance: Come get your questions answered, meet the School's rep, ask questions in regards to online enrollment and waiver, etc.
Monday, August 6, 5:30 pm, Ziskind Head Residence Suite.
Debra Carney will talk about her work in Cambodia at this week's International/Multicultural Group meeting. Debra, one of the writing counselors in the School for Social Work, has spent each January for the past four years providing staff development workshops and writing counseling to faculty at the Royal University of Phnom Penh and to the Cambodian social workers at Social Services of Cambodia in both Phnom Penh and rural Kompong Speu province. Social Services of Cambodia is an NGO that both trains social workers- using methods and materials adapted to the Cambodian context -and provides counseling and social services to villages, families and individuals. Social work is a new field in Cambodia: a poor, post-conflict country with pervasive and entrenched social problems resulting from decades of war, displacement, auto-genocide, foreign occupation, poverty and a corrupt dictatorial government. Thus, social work in Cambodia brings myriad challenges as well as genuine rewards.
Monday, August 6, 7:30 pm, Leo Weinstein Auditorium - Wright Hall
Alex Gitterman, Ph.D.
Why do some youth collapse under relatively minor life strains while others bounce back from traumatic life circumstances and experiences such as poverty and racism, community and family violence, sexual and other forms of abuse and loss of loved ones? This presentation will examine what accounts for the marked individual variations in people's responses to stress and adversity. Implications for practice will be explored and illustrated.
Alex Gitterman, Professor at the University of Connecticut School for Social Work, has published: Mutual Aid, Vulnerable and Resilient Populations, and the Life Cycle, (co-editor); The Handbook of Social Work Practice with Vulnerable and Resilient Populations, which has won the Robert Wood Johnson Award for excellence in end of life content; and The Life Model of Social Work Practice: Advances in Theory and Practice (co-author, 1996), which is on the Columbia University Press all-time best-seller list in social work. He is on the editorial board of the following journals: Clinical Social Work Journal, Clinical Journal of Supervision, Families in Society, Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment, Social Work with Groups, Social Work in Health Care, Reflections: Narratives of Professional Helping and Teaching in Social Work.
Tuesday, August 7, 7:00 pm, Seelye 106.
This film chronicles the extraordinary life and work of visionary Puerto Rican leader Antonia Pantoja whose works have had a profound impact on Hispanic education and opportunity. Dr. Antonia Pantoja's journey started from humble beginnings in San Juan, PR and has been acknowledged nationally, culminating in the Medal of Freedom presented to her by President Clinton in 1996. Her itinerant and piquant personality emerges in this film as the producers follow Dr. Pantoja as she creates self-help organizations, first in the Puerto Rican community and then throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. Dr. Pantoja's work combines advocacy, empowerment and education as vehicles to advance the lives and opportunities of Puerto Ricans across the country. While the film follows Dr. Pantoja's life and work, it is also a testament to the educational rights struggle fought by the Puerto Rican community.
Wednesday, August 8, 7:00 - 8:30 pm, Neilson Library Browsing Room.
Come hear a master's thesis presentation by Mohammad Taghi Arefnia. Commodification of Patients and Exacerbation of their Suffering: Corporatization of Nonprofit Mental Health Institutions and Its Impact on Quality of Psychotherapeutic Care. A qualitative study situated in residential treatment centers for children and adolescents in the state of Maryland. Moderated by Catherine Nye, Ph.D.
Wednesday, August 8, 7:00 - 9:00 pm, Seelye 101.
Discussion about the issue of diversity while teaching in classrooms. Brenda Robinson & Joshua Miller will co-facilitate this last discussion for the summer. This is open to all faculty and doctoral students who are teaching. You are encouraged to attend this lively and meaningful discussion.
Thursday, August 9, 5:00 - 6:30 PM, Cutter Living Room.
The ARTF is composed of faculty, students and other member of the SSW community. It's purpose is to take action on anti-racism initiatives raised within the School community. This includes, but is not limited to campus-wide activities, exhibits, awareness-raising and coalition building. The Task Force will also facilitate the referral of concerns around racialized incidents. The group is open to all members of the Smith community and works with other organizations on campus to coordinate anti-racism initiatives. Jim Drisko and Fred Newdom are faculty conveners.
Friday, August 10, 4:00 - 8:00 pm, Smith College Museum of Art
On the second Friday of every month the Smith College Museum of Art offers free admission to all from 4:00 - 8:00 pm. Come and join us for:
4:00 – 6:00 pm Second Friday Fun!
Hands on: gallery exploration inspired by the current Ansel Adams exhibition.
6:00 – 6:30 pm Artist on Art
Gallery talk by poet and dancer Christina Svane.
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Saturday, August 11, 9:00 pm - Midnight.
Countdown to the dance begins! Here is some helpful information to get you in gear for a night of denying all other responsibilities and preparing to repress all memories made between 9 and 12 on Saturday night...
Fabulous T-shirts and sexy undies will be on sale Monday through Friday in Seelye, supply is limited, so don't wait.
All music burned onto CD's goes to Pamela Rich, prich@email.smith.edu and Lavange Barth, lbarth@email.smith.edu before Friday.
There will be food, non-alcoholic beverages and kegs. There will also be games, MUSIC, entertainment (attention 3rd years!) and dancing that is going to appear to look better and better as the night goes on. And of course, good old fashion social work fun (interpret as you will). Most importantly... BUY YOUR TICKETS!!! Tickets are $15 ahead of time and $20 at the door. If you are a non-drinker, they are $10 ahead of time and $15 at the door. Hold on to your tickets because we will be collecting them at the door. If you happen to forget them, we should have a list with your name on it, so make sure the person who sells you a ticket writes down your name. There are various 2nd and 1st years selling tickets. They will probably find you, but if not, tickets are also available at the t-shirt stand in Seelye. Please feel free to direct any questions to Lauren Rothwell lrothwel7@email.smith.edu. Enjoy the last two weeks! Hold on tight.
Dance Committee
Sunday, August 12, 7:00 pm, Helen Hills Chapel.
The soon to be graduates of 2007 invite everyone to our Baccalaureate ceremony as a way to create meaning of endings and new beginnings through ritual, song, dance and word. Baccalaureate is a ceremony to honor and to provide closure to the Smith experience through a variety of spiritual traditions and rituals. Please join us, the graduating class, in celebrating our time together.
Tuesday, August 14, 6:00 - 7:00 pm, Ziskind Living Room.
This a meeting for all 2nd years who will be working on the thesis project during the 07-08 academic year. Liane Hartman from ITS will present the new Thesis Formatting Templates from 6:00 - 6:30 pm. Following this, the thesis advising assignments will be distributed and Jean LaTerz, Thesis Coordinator, will briefly review some “tips” for surviving the thesis process!
Wednesday, August 15, 7:00 pm, Helen Hills Hills Chapel.
A reception will follow the memorial service in the Bodman Lounge in the basement of the Chapel. Stephen Kelly, who was a doctoral student and adjunct professor in the School for Social Work, passed away last August. All members of the Smith community are welcome to join in this celebration of his life. The flag at College Hall will be lowered on that day in the memory of Stephen Kelly. For more information contact Joan Berzoff at extension 7954.
Wednesday, August 15, 7:00 - 9:00 pm, Seelye 106.
Speaker: Ruth Spencer, MSW, Esq. Smith College of Social Work.
On 6/28/07 the Supreme Court decided by a vote of 5 to 4 to overturn the "Brown vs. the Board of Education" ruling of 1954 that mandates school integration. School board plans in Seattle and Louisville have moved our country back 50 years due to the problematic use of race to balance schools, according to the majority. Four Justices were agreed that race could not be used. One Justice said he agreed with the majority but race could sometimes be used. Four other Justices said that the majority was wrong based on precedents of previous cases over the past 50 years. Please come to the only event in the Pioneer Valley on this topic. The teach-in is open to the public.
Sunday, September 9, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm, Takoma Park MD.
Please plan to join us for brunch at the home of Heidi Block in Takoma Park, MD. First and second year students, please look for further details in your email account listed with the SCSSW. Soon to be new alumni, please email or call Nancy Meyer to let us know you are in town and to get additional details. nancy.meyer@na.amedd.army.mil or 301-873-6740.
Sunday, September 23, 3:00 pm, 930 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA.
Meet current students, see old friends, get acquainted with alumni, share resources and have fun! This alumni/student potluck welcome event is being hosted by Amie Kravetz, MSW’97, Dan Beck, MSW’95, Mike Langlois, MSW’94 and Jessica Reed, MSW’86. Please RSVP to Amie Kravetz at (617) 389-2741 or amiejkravetz@netzero.com. This is a potluck so alumni please bring your favorite dish to share. Directions: From Central Square T station, head west down Massachusetts Avenue (numbers should increase as you walk down the street) about 4 blocks. Just past Hancock Street, you will see a yellow house on the left side of the street. Please go down the driveway and we will be on the back patio. Rain date is 9/30, call Dan at (617) 470-3900 for rain cancellation info.
Mondays, 12:30 - 1:30 pm, Ziskind Head Resident Suite.
Mondays, 12:30 - 1:30 pm, Cutter Head Resident Room.
Mondays, 5:30 - 7:00 pm, Ziskind Living Room and Thursdays, 12:20 - 1:30 pm, Ziskind Head Resident Suite.
Mondays, 5:45 pm, Cutter Living Room.
Mondays, Dinner time, Ziskind Head Resident Suite.
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:10 - 7:40 am, and Wednesdays, 5:40 - 6:15 pm, Lamont Living Room.
Please come join the non-denominational mediation group! If you have questions, would like to be added to the mailing list regarding other events,or would like instruction, contact lisapauline@gmail.com.
Tuesdays 12:30 - 1:30 pm, Ziskind Head Resident Suite.
Tuesdays, 5:30 - 7:00 pm-ish, Ziskind Head Resident Suite.
Wednesdays, 12:30 pm, Ziskind Living Room.
Wednesdays, 12:30 - 1:30 pm, Cutter Beau Parlor.
Please join this group for lunch for conversation in Spanish. Come to practice your skills and discuss issues particular to Latino culture and work with Latino clients. All levels of Spanish competency are welcome. Questions may be directed to swalker@email.smith.edu.
Wednesdays, 5:30 - 7:00 pm, Ziskind Living Room.
Wednesdays, 9:00 - 10:30 pm, Northrop Living Room.
Come join other students for a relaxed hour or so of knitting, chatting, relaxing, and general good times. Whether you're a seasoned knitting pro or novice hoping to learn, come join us for a laid-back study break!
Thursdays, 12:30 - 1:30 pm, Ziskind Living Room.
Thursdays, 12:30 - 1:30 pm, Cutter Head Resident Suite.
Thursdays, 12:30 - 1:30 pm, Cutter Beau Parlor.
Thursdays, 9:00 pm, Lamont Parlor Living Room.
Saturdays, 10:15 am - Music Starts, 10:30 am - Group Circle, Climbing Wall Room - Ainsworth Gym.
Come dance and move this weekend , freeing your mind and body to connect again. Please wear comfortable clothes, bring water, and be ready to move your body to your inner beat. No experience necessary. Please contact Lauren Clarke if you have any questions.
Sundays, 1:00 pm, The Garden Behind Capen, rain location: Capen Living Room.
Christian @ Smith? and looking for a community of other Christians to talk about your faith and how it affects your life here at Smith. Please come and join us!
Sundays, 6:30 pm, Leeds Dance Studio - Mendenhall Center for the Performing Arts.
Prepare for the upcoming week in ways other than reading! Come join us for lots of breathing, stretching, strengthening and movement. We can help each other let go of some stress and start the week fresh. All levels are welcome, please bring your own mat. Contact Zpora at zperry@email.smith.edu for more information.
All Students: please download and read this essential document. Close of summer checklist.
This is to remind you that ALL rooms must be vacated by 12 noon on Saturday, August 18. NO EXCEPTIONS can be made as undergraduate Residential Life students start arriving later that day. Seniors who are renting dorm rooms for family and friends are responsible for making sure their guests are aware of this and make their travel plans accordingly.
Key return envelopes will be in your mailboxes on August 13th. Key return boxes will be centrally located on the first floor of each dorm and in the reception area of Lilly Hall. Students will be assessed a fee of $25.00 for any key that is not returned.
Regalia will be arriving at the Grecourt Bookshop at the beginning of Commencement week (8/13). Stop by or call ext. 4140 to arrange your pick up.
To all members of the MSW/BSW class of ‘07, from Laurie Wyman, Admin. Assistant/Research Sequence.
If you have borrowed your own thesis to give to a second reader or moderator, please return it as soon as possible (unless you have made prior arrangements with me). It is important that all theses are accounted for prior to the end of the program. Thanks. A copy will be available for you to pick up starting Wednesday, August 8th. In the envelope containing your thesis will be the evaluation your advisor completed. A copy of that evaluation will be placed in your permanent file here at Smith. The copy of your thesis on acid-free paper has been sent over to Neilson Library for binding and cataloguing. The second copy you submitted will remain here in Lilly Hall for students and others to read over the winter. Your abstract will be published in the March 2008 issue of the Smith Studies in Social Work.
The program is a clinically designed tool for family courts that assesses parents' and families' psychological and interpersonal functioning in order to determine the level and type of service that best matches their needs. The job will require:
1) someone local to the CT, MA, maybe NY area;
2) ability to work comfortably with SPSS, to work with data bases, to do basic statistics and generate tables;
3) work at home on my laptop except for 2-hour meetings in northern CT every two months and up to 6-10 additional days spent in court over the year. Opportunities for training, clinical analysis with social workers and professional presentations. Pay = $20/hour. Work is flexible, averages out to 10 hours per week. Call Marsha Pruett at x7997 if interested.
Earn $500 and publish. I am looking for a student who wants to gain publishing experience by working with me on an article summarizing the divorce field for the Handbook of Family Psychology. This handbook is widely used in undergraduate and graduate classes and by professionals. Your contributing colleagues are stellar, and it is a guaranteed publication. It could be used toward your own comps or thesis as well. Living local is not an issue. Must have excellent writing skills. The project must be worked on this fall, for a November 15th submission date. Call Marsha Pruett at x7997 if interested.
All students going into Field: In your student mail boxes are bright orange ticket cards explaining how to sign up for or waive out of health insurance for the period of September 1, 2007 - August 31, 2008. All of you must do this before August 10, 2007 or your student account will be billed. There is a new process where you can do it online through Koster Insurance. Again, all students entering Field placement in the Fall must complete either the waiver or the enrollment process. Direct questions to: sswfa@email.smith.edu.
Four $500 thesis grants are currently being offered by the Alumni Association. The following grants are designed to support excellence in student research and are awarded on the basis of merit.
- Thesis Grant for Students of Color: This grant will be awarded for the most outstanding thesis proposal submitted by a student of color.The grant was established to support the academic striving for excellence of students of color, and as a statement of the Committee's interest in the retention of students of color.
- Thesis Research Grant: This grant was established to underscore the Association's interest in documenting the historical experience of students of color at the Smith College School for Social Work. All students are encouraged to apply. The grant will be awarded to the student whose thesis proposal best explores the history of alumni/students of color at the School. Proposal foci can include but are not limited to: alumni of color as a whole; specific groups of alumni of color; alumni of color by graduation year; the formal and informal organization of alumni/students of color; individual contributions of alumni of color (including oral histories); etc. For example, a thesis title may be, “A Comparative Analysis of Theoretical Orientation of Alumni of Color from 1970-1980” or “Community-Based Practice vs. Private Practice among Alumni of Color: Meeting the Needs of African American Families.”
- Alumni Association Thesis Grant: This grant was established to support outstanding student research on at-risk populations. All students are encouraged to apply.
- 90th Anniversary Thesis Award: In recognition of Smith’s origins as a response to returning veterans, this $500 grant will be awarded to the most outstanding thesis related to social work practice with a focus on military issues, military experience, and its impact.
Submission Criteria for each of the above grant applications:
- Introduction to the purpose of the project
- Expected contribution to the field as well as limitations of the project
- Methodology: This might include the setting, plans for a questionnaire, and number of subjects (if applicable)
- A brief statement should summarize a review of the literature
- The above should be no more than six to eight pages using APA guidelines for formatting and presentation
- All submissions must have received approval from the Human Subjects Review Committee in order to be considered
Evaluation Criteria for each of the above grant applications:
- Originality of thought and relevance to the field
- Strength and relevance of argument
- Research or study design plan
- Clarity and organization
Application deadline: The application deadline is February 18, 2008. Please contact Pat Gilbert at pgilbert@email.smith.edu to obtain an application cover page. Materials should be mailed to Smith College School for Social Work, Office of Alumni Affairs, Lilly Hall, Northampton, MA 01063, Attn. Roxanne Pin, Director.
A document listing information regarding Loan Forgiveness Programs can be found on the School website http://www.smith.edu/ssw/oas/forstudents.php. If your state is not listed, it's a good opportunity for you to contact your state NASW Chapter and engage in advocacy toward this end.
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