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Thursday, June 14
Friday, June 15
Sat. & Sun., June 16 & 17
Monday, June 18
Tuesday, June 19
Wednesday, June 20
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Thursday, June 14, 12:30 - 1:30 pm, Seelye Hall 307.
This workshop will provide tips for how to manage a lot of coursework in a very short semester. Specifically, we will offer strategies for prioritizing your assignments, reading more efficiently, planning your time, and writing more easily and effectively. To register for this workshop, just add your name to the sign-up sheets outside the door to Seelye Hall, Room 307. This workshop is run by the Jacobson Center for Writing, Teaching & Learning.
June 14 and June 26, 7:00 - 9:00 pm, Neilson Browsing Room.
Edith Fraser and Joshua Miller will be available to discuss any issues, questions or ideas on race and racism in classes and in the broader Smith community. Edith and Josh are experienced anti-racism activists and teachers who have been very involved with the anti-racism project at Smith College School for Social Work. This promises to be an open and meaningful discussion. Attendance is optional.
Thursday, June 14, 7:00 - 9:00 pm, Dewey Common Room.
"Finding a way in: Cultivating clinical conversations about race." A colloquium for all SSW faculty and doctoral students with Dr. Kimberlyn Leary, our Distinguished Lydia Rapoport Visiting Professor. The presentation topic is centered on the stance of anti-racism in clinical social work practice.
Friday, June 15, 3:00 - 5:00 pm, Neilson Browsing Room.
Ellen Luepker, MSW ’66 will be presenting “Life Review: Its Personal and Intergenerational Therapeutic Impact," in honor of Anne Freed, MSS ’41, both an assistant and adjunct professor at SSW and a true leader in the profession.
In Ellen’s words, “This presentation is in honor of Anne’s leadership in the field of gerontology; her generativity in teaching me life review methodology, and her encouragement to develop this work over the past 12 years with individuals, couples, families and companies. It was Anne's book, The Changing Worlds of Older Women in Japan, in which she described life review interviews she conducted with 30 women, ages 65-95, during her Fulbright Research Fellowship in Japan, that originally inspired me to learn about life review methodology and to pursue this work."
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Monday, June 18, 7:30 pm, Leo Weinstein Auditorium - Wright Hall
Kathryn Basham, Ph.D., LICSW
This presentation addresses the trials and stressors that warfighters and their families face as they reunite following their tours of duty in a combat zone. Research data suggest that certain protective factors fortify a soldier’s resilience, serving as an inoculation against severe mental health outcomes. On the other hand, disturbing reports of high rates of symptoms associated with serious mental health problems have been reported by returning soldiers from Iraq and Afghanistan. The pivotal roles of gender and race are interwoven in the reentry for an individual veteran and his or her family. Not only do we need to focus on ways to facilitate recovery for a traumatized veteran, careful attention must also be paid to all family members who may be synergistically affected by the hurtful effects of secondary trauma. This talk introduces a multi-modal practice approach for couples and families who are affected by deployment stressors and combat trauma.
Kathryn Basham, Ph.D., LICSW, is Professor and Chair of the Human Behavior in the Social Environment Sequence at Smith College School for Social Work. Areas of research and teaching interests include: clinical practice models with survivors of childhood trauma and combat trauma; impasses in cross-cultural practice; synthesis of social and psychological theories in anti-racism practice; and ethics in clinical social work. She recently co-authored a text, published in 2005, with the Committee on Gulf War and Health: Effects of Deployment Related Stress at the National Institute of Medicine titled Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: Diagnosis and Assessment and has co-authored a book titled Transforming the Legacy: Couple Therapy with Survivors of Childhood Trauma.
Tuesday, June 19, 7:00 - 9:00 pm, Leo Weinstein Auditorium - Wright Hall
Kazanjian is an educator and activist whose work focuses on the relationship between the "inner dialogue" in each of us, and the "outer dialogue" between and among us. As Dean of Religious and Spiritual Life, Co-director of the Peace & Justice Studies Program and President of Education as Transformation Project at Wellesley College, he explores the worlds of human difference, inviting students into places of encounter and dialogue in which their differences are resources rather than barriers to relationship and community.
The film will be shown in order to provide a starting place for knowledge used to examine the impact of religion on interpersonal relationships. The discussion topic to follow - Religion and Spirituality in Our Lives - will explore the impact of religious diversity and spirituality on individuals, communities and systems in the context of models of personal and interpersonal.
Wednesdays, 6/20 and 6/27, and Thursday, 7/5, 12:30 to 1:30 pm, Seelye Hall 307.
This three-session workshop will review common errors and stylistic dilemmas encountered by graduate-level writers through discussion and exercises. Each participant should try to attend all three sessions. To register for these workshops, just add your name to the sign-up sheets outside the door to Seelye Hall, Room 307.This workshop is run by the Jacobson Center for Writing, Teaching & Learning.
Wednesday, June 20, 7:00 - 9:00 pm, Ziskind Living Room.
Series on Religion and Clinical Social Work led by Victor Kazanjian, Dean of Religion and Spiritual Life at Wellesley College.
This talk focuses on understanding religion as a social language that forms human development and relationships, and can cause intra and inter personal conflict.
Thursday, June 21, 7:00 - 9:00 pm, Ziskind Living Room.
Series on Religion and Clinical Social Work led by Victor Kazanjian, Dean of Religion and Spiritual Life at Wellesley College.
This talk focuses on working with individuals and families in moments of struggle and grief, which often involves religion and spirituality.
Friday, June 22, 12:00 - 1:00 pm, Ziskind Living Room.
Monifa Robinson, MSW’97 and Jeannie Seidler, MSW’00 will be available to meet with all students placed in the Greater Boston and Rhode Island areas who are interested in knowing more about becoming or having an SSW alumni mentor.
Friday, June 22, 12:00 - 1:00 pm, Cutter Living Room.
Alistair Blake, MSW ’99, Chair of the Alumni of Color Standing Committee will be available to meet with all students interested in knowing more about becoming or having an SSW Alumni of Color mentor.
Friday, June 22, 12:30 - 1:30 pm, Campus Center 102.
Series on Religion and Clinical Social Work led by Victor Kazanjian, Dean of Religion and Spiritual Life at Wellesley College.
This talk focuses on understanding the wisdom that religious and spiritual traditions offer in helping people to heal their inner and outer lives and the potential that this holds for addressing issues of inner and outer trauma and conflict.
Saturday, July 28, 10 am - 7 pm, and Sunday, July 29, 8 am - 4 pm, Scott Gymnasium.
Awake to this Moment: a 2-day retreat lead by Rev. Ryumon Hilda Gutierrez Baldoquin is being Co-Sponsored by SSW and The Center for Contemplative Mind in Society. The retreat is being offered at no cost to SSW students. However,..IMPORTANT...you still need to register by Friday, June 22nd. For questions and registration, contact Rose Sackey-Milligan at rose@contemplativemind.org or 413-582-0071.
Mondays, 12:30 - 1:30 pm, Ziskind Head Resident Suite.
Mondays, 12:30 - 1:30 pm, Cutter Head Resident Room.
Mondays, 5:00 - 6:00 pm, June 4 - July 2, Ainsworth Gym Studio 151 (2nd floor of Smith Gymnasium).
All levels of yoga knowledge and ability are invited to come to Anusara-Inspired Yoga with Certified Yoga Instructor, Amy Reed. The cost of the entire 5 weeks is $35 or you can drop by for a single session for $9.
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.
The Disability Awareness Group works to create a safe space where members can discuss their experiences as people with disabilities, loved ones of persons with disabilities and/or allies of persons with disabilities.
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, 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, Cutter Head Resident Suite.
Thursdays, 9:00 pm, Lamont Parlor Living Room.
Saturdays, 10:15 am - music starts, 10:30 am - group circle, LOCATION CHANGE: 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. This is a facilitated self-expressive movement group that encourages freedom, exploration, creativity and joy. For more info or to be put on the email reminder list, please contact Lauren Clarke at (413) 320-2928 or riseupdansing@gmail.com.
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@smith.edu for more information.
Announcement from Grecourt Bookshop to all graduating School for Social Work Students: All graduating students must order their regalia no later than Monday, June 25th. Orders can be placed at the Grecourt Bookshop, located in the Campus Center. Master's regalia can be purchased for $61.00 for the entire outfit. Ph.D. rentals are available for $40.00. For information on how to order graduation announcements and invitations, visit the Josten's website: www.jostens.com/graduation/college/announcements/index.asp.
The Academic and Field Work Performance Standing Committee (AFWPSC) meets as needed throughout the school year to hear and determine next steps for any Master's student issues related to performance (academic or field) and conduct (personal or professional). Each year, a student from the incoming class is selected to serve on this committee for two years. Currently, the AFWPSC is looking for a dedicated, thoughtful, and discerning A09 student who is interested in serving the Smith SSW community during their time in the program. More information about the position and the selection process will follow in future luncheon notices. (For specific information about the position’s duties, please refer to pages 15-23 of the SCSSW Master’s Program Handbook.) Your interest is very much appreciated. If you have any questions about the position, please feel free to contact the current AFWPSC student reps: Claretta Daniels, A07 (301-346-5614) or Sheela Joshi, A08 (617-275-3982).
The Joan Laird Thesis Prize for Excellence in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or Transgender Studies will be awarded to the author of a thesis in the area of lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or transgender studies that best advances social work theory, knowledge and practice. If you are interested in being considered for this prize, please submit a copy of your thesis by July 5, 2007 to Laura Costello in the Dean's office. An announcement of the award winner will be included in the Luncheon Notices by the last week of school. Second year students considering a thesis on one of these topics should keep this award in mind and watch for an announcement next summer about due dates.
To the Class of 2007 regarding thesis submissions from Laurie Wyman, Admin. Asst., Research Sequence.
For the week beginning Monday, June 11th, I will be available: Thursday, 6/14 from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm and Friday, 6/15, 1:00 – 4:00 pm.
For the week beginning Monday, June 18th, I will be available to receive your submissions on Monday, 6/18, Wednesday, 6/20 and Friday, 6/22, 9:00 - 11:00 am and 1:00 - 3:00 pm, and on Tuesday, 6/19 and Thursday, 6/21 from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm and 3:00 - 4:00 pm.
Please call me at x7974 or send me an e-mail at lwyman@email.smith.edu, if there is a conflict. Please contact me if you did not receive a packet in your mailbox containing information from Dr. LaTerz on Dissemination Plans (Blue Form due on 6/15 and Research Advisor On-Line Evaluations).
Second Year Students: Worried about conducting the lit. review for your thesis? Sign up for one of the required thesis research sessions offered by the Libraries. (Sign-up sheets are located in Neilson Library, behind the reference desk). Dates/times:
Thurs 6/14/07 4:00 - 5:30 pm
Tues 6/19/07 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Wed 6/20/07 4:00 - 5:30 pm
Thurs 6/21/07 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Tues 6/26/07 4:00 - 5:30 pm
Wed 6/27/07 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Questions? Contact Pamela Skinner at x2961 or pskinner@email.smith.edu.
Some of you have expressed interest in a weekly bike ride. This would be a 12-25 mile ride for folks who have a road bike and would be able to ride for approximately 60-90 minutes. If interested, email Lindsay Davison at
ldavison@email.smith.edu with times you are available to ride and she will figure out a tentative weekly time that will work for the most folks.
To all current 3rd years: We would like to announce that the LGBTQQ Alliance will be hosting a thesis dissemination colloquium during second term this year. If you are interested in presenting your thesis during this colloquium, please let Linda (lindachup@gmail.com) or Rhyannon (rhyannon.oheron@gmail.com) know so we can organize accordingly. We wanted to put this out there now, because we know that we all have to turn in our ideas for dissemination by June 15. The only inclusion criteria would be a thesis that is about something pertinent to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, and/or Intersex issues and your desire to participate.
Reminder: All applications for research internships are due electronically to Associate Dean for Administration Diane L. Tsoulas (dtsoulas@email.smith.edu) by 4:00 pm on Friday, June 15th. No extensions or exceptions will be granted.
For the period from Sept., 2007 through May, 2008 the School for Social Work is able to fund a number of research internship opportunities that will enable current first and second year MSW students to work with faculty members on cutting edge research. This work will be compensated at the rate of $15/hr. These internships are paid, part-time positions and are intended to supplement a student's field placement, not to replace it. Attached is a list of research internship projects as well as an application form.
Applications should be filed with Associate Dean for Administration Diane L. Tsoulas (Lilly Hall, room 203, x7983, dtsoulas@email.smith.edu) by June 15, 2007. Please attach a current resume to each application. A student may apply for more than one internship but should list them in priority order. A student may only be a research intern on one project. Students will be notified by the supervising faculty member if s/he would like to arrange an interview once applications are reviewed. All students will be notified about the outcome of their applications by the end of the summer.
Please address any administrative questions to Dean Tsoulas and any substantive questions about a project to the supervising faculty member.
The information desk in the Campus Center provides college and campus center information to students, faculty, staff and visitors. Calls to the information desk may be made to ext. 4801.
Lockers for students use are available on the ground floor of the Campus Center. Locks and locker assignments can be secured in the Campus Center Administrative Office (room 106). A coin/card operated copy machine, Value Transfer Station, public telephones, bulletin boards, and ATM are all located on the ground floor near the mail center.
The Alumni Association Thesis Grant has been awarded to Mekhala Koshy for her thesis entitled: “The Immigration Debate: A Cross-Cultural Analysis of Naturalized Mexican Citizens of the U.S. and Non-Hispanic White Citizen’s Attitudes towards Undocumented Mexican Immigration in the United States.”
The Thesis Grant for Students of Color has been awarded to Aziza Jones for her thesis entitled: “Humor as Resilience: African American Standup Comedy and Collective Identity."
Congratulations to the recipients and thank you to all those who submitted their work.
A Lost and Found bin has been created and will be kept in the main office in Lilly Hall.
Items can be deposited or retrieved during the main office hours: 8 am - 4 pm, M-F.
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