Congratulations Student Org Leaders 2015 - 2016!
Our congratulations go out to the newly elected Student Government leaders...
Important Notice about the Break Week Break Meal Schedule
Dining on campus between Friday, July 3rd and Sunday, July 12th.
Additional Administrative Notices:
Accessing Computer Lab (Seelye basement)SSW Writing Counselors: Important New InformationRamadan greetingsWriting Counseling: Please Cancel Any Appointments You Cannot KeepCommencement Regalia for GraduatesCare of the Soul: Uke-o-pathy Regression in the service of the Ego (7/1/15, 7 pm)
Join Rabbi Rhonda and 8 ukeleles to decompress end-of-semester stress in the Bodman Lounge.
Students Impacted by Ableism meeting (formerly Disability Awareness Group; Tuesdays, 5:30pm)
The Disability Awareness Group will meet on Tuesdays at 5:30pm in the Scales House Study.
Informal Pick-up Basketball at Scott Gym (M, W, & F, 12-1 pm)
Looking for a great way to get some exercise and let off a little steam. Come play basketball in Scott Gym. Monday, Wednesday, Friday in Scott Gym, from Noon - 1 PM. From two on two to full court, depending on turnout.
Additional Meetings:
Disability Awareness meeting (6/30/15, 5:30 pm)Grief and bereavement support group (Tuesdays)Mindfulness-based stress reduction class (Thursdays)Unlearning Racism (Wednesdays, 5:30pm)Council for Students of Color (Wednesdays, 5:30pm)Curriculum Committee meeting (Thursdays, 12:30)Virtual Resume Collection and On-Campus Interviews
A new program for MSW '15 students from the Lazarus Center for Career Development.
Surviving Your Thesis: A Strategies Workshop for 2nd Year Students (6/30 or 7/14)
In this workshop, 2nd year students will learn helpful tips for writing your thesis. The format will be an informal discussion of successful strategies as well as a question and answer period. You need only attend ONE session.
Save the Date! Rosh Chodesh Women's Circle & All-Community Potluck (7/13)
The Jewish Student Alliance is planning an early Rosh Chodesh Women's Circle, followed by an all-community potluck, for July 13, the first evening of Term 2. (Details to be announced!)
Student meditation group (Wednesdays, 8pm)
SSW Student Meditation group will meet at 8pm in the King living room.
Additional Spiritual and Religious Life:
Contemplative Circle (Mondays 5:30 - 6:30 pm)Faculty Renting Commencement Regalia
As a member of the SSW community, you are invited to march in our commencement processional on Friday, August 14, 2015 in John M. Greene Hall. You are not required to march, but are more than welcome to join other faculty on stage during the ceremony.
Should you be interested in attending...Read Moreabout Faculty Renting Commencement Regalia
Pedagogy and Diversity: A Space for Faculty Discussion (Tuesdays, 7pm)
P & D is a place where all SSW faculty can meet to discuss their teaching, learn and problem-solve together and provide collegial support and consultation. This workshop has been a special part of the SSW program for a number of years and many faculty who have attended Pedagogy and Diversity have ...Read Moreabout Pedagogy and Diversity: A Space for Faculty Discussion (Tuesdays, 7pm)
Additional For Faculty:
Accessing Wifi using the Eduroam networkBecome a student member of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
An invitation from NASW to join the organization at the student rate.
New SSWR Facebook page for doctoral students
New SSWR Facebook page helps PhD students connect and share information, resources, and post questions!
Research participants needed for sibling bereavement study
An SSW doctoral student is conducting dissertation research into sibling bereavement. She is seeking participants to complete an anonymous, online survey. [Continue to "Read more" for details.]
MassLive: Crowd gathers at Smith College vigil to mourn Charleston shooting victims (6/19/15)
SSW's vigil for the victims of the June 17th Charleston shooting drew around 150 people and was covered by MassLive and other local media.