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August 18, 2011
lectures/symposia
Summer Lecture Series - Survive and Thrive: Fostering Resilency When Responding to Major Disasters
Monday, August 15, 7:30pm, Weinstein Auditorium
Joshua Miller, M.S.W., Ph.D.
This lecture will present a model to guide work with individuals and communities after a disaster, a model known as psychosocial capacity building, which is strengths’ based and fosters resiliency. Psychosocial capacity building recognizes that individual and community well-being are intricately related and that local cultural practices are an essential foundation for recovering strengths and healing. This approach builds on a social ecology conceptualization of disasters and is multidimensional and multisystemic, often involving the use of groups and activities. Psychosocial capacity building will be compared with more traditional methods of offering mental health services after a disaster. Sources of individual, family and community resiliency will be discussed drawing on research and practice. Case examples from work in Haiti, China and the U.S. will be used to illustrate theoretical points.
administrative announcements
Counseling and Therapy in Video- Extended Trial Dates and Purchase Decision - NEW
Thanks to all for the feedback you've provided. The Libraries will purchase Counseling and Therapy in Video. We are still hammering out the funding details. In the interim, (more...)
Library Books - Bring 'Em Back!
Graduating students: Please remember to return all library books by 4:00pm on Wednesday, August 17, 2011. This includes Smith College books, Five College books (more...)
Lost and Found
There is a small number of lost and found items at the front desk in Lilly Hall. Please come to the Lilly Hall main office between 8:00am and 4:30pm to claim the following (more...)
Mandatory Course Evaluations
Student evaluation of courses is a program requirement (see Master's program Handbook, section 200.7C). Failure to complete a course evaluation by the deadline will (more...)
End of Summer Deadlines
By now you should have received via Smith email an important notice listing dates, deadlines, and responsibilities for the end of the summer. We urge you to read these materials soon.
Anti-Racism Consultation Committee
The anti-racism consultation commmittee members are available to anyone who would like to have a discussion or dialogue about any concerns of a racialized nature (more...)
Counseling and Therapy Databases on Trial this Summer - Extended Dates
Two databases of potential interest to social work students and faculty are currently on trial through August 20, 2011 (more...)
official school meetings/workshops
International Field Internships
Wednesday, August 17, 7:30-9:00pm, Neilson Browsing Room
Students are invited to an informational session about the
international field work internships that have been offered in past years. Drs. Joanne Corbin and Catherine Nye will (more...)
Anti-Racism Task Force
Tuesday, August 16, 12:30-1:30, Dewey Common Room
Come be a part of the commitment to our Anti-Racism Mission. The Anti-Racism Task Force has been the engine for many of the changes brought about at Smith SSW as we have (more...)
Pedagogy and Diversity Seminars
Tuesday, August 16, 7:00-9:00pm, Seelye 101
Term 2 - Norma Akamatsu and Joshua Miller
The Pedagogy and Diversity Seminar seeks to support all faculty teaching at SSW by creating a space where professor can discuss how issues of diversity, social identity (more...)
Thesis Information & colloquia
Eleanor Clark and Amith Ben-David Thesis Prizes
Each year the School for Social Work has the pleasure of administering the Eleanor Clark Thesis Prize and the Amith Ben-David Memorial Thesis Prize. (more...)
student events
Sound Healing Event - Wooden Dinosaur
Tuesday, August 16, 6:00-8:00pm, Capen Garden
Wooden Dinosaur, an indie-folk band from Vermont, will perform in beautiful Capen Garden (which is located across Prospect Street from Talbot, behind Capen House). (more...)
SkitShow 2011
Thursday, August 18, 7:00pm - John. M. Greene Hall
SkitShow 2011 is a multimedia performance put on by the graduating class about "the good, the bad and the ugly" of being a Smith SSW Student. Free Admission
general notices/student announcements
Student org & student group meetings
Council for Students of Color Member Meeting
Wednesdays, 5:45-6:45pm, Ziskind Living Room
Join us for our general meeting providing a space to be yourself for all students of color (both masters and doctoral levels). We are a support and advocacy group that wants to (more...)
Holistic Healing and Meditation Group
Mondays & Wednesdays, 7:30am, Chase Lounge
Fridays, 1:00pm, Chase Lounge
Come join the Holistic Healing
and Meditation Group on Mondays and Wednesdays at 7:30am and Fridays at 1:00pm for a 30-minute silent sitting meditation. We meet in (more...)
Jewish Student Alliance (JSA) Weekly Meeting
Tuesdays, 12:45-1:30pm, Ziskind Living Room
The Jewish Students Alliance embraces a full spectrum of Jewish experiences and identity, including those with a strong religious background, those for whom being Jewish (more...)
LGBTQQIF Alliance General Meeting
Tuesdays, 5:45-7:00pm, Ziskind Living Room
The Alliance is a welcoming space for the LGBTQ community and our allies at Smith SSW. All are welcome to join in as we build community, learn from one another and (more...)
Men at Smith
Wednesdays, 9:00-10:00pm, Ziskind Living Room
The Men at Smith Group is offered to support all self-identified men at Smith College SSW. It functions as an open and welcoming group.
SWAA - Social Welfare Action Alliance
Wednesdays, 12:30-1:30pmpm, Cutter-Ziskind
Come be active with the SCSSW chapter of SWAA! Weekly meetings held in Cutter-Ziskind Wednesdays at lunch.
Unlearning Racism Group
Wednesdays, 5:45-6:50pm, Ziskind Parlor
The foundational principles of the group are an emotional space, mutual support and accountability around issues of race and racism. This group is open to the entire student (more...)
