Where in the world is your favorite professor?
The Critic
“I’m working with the National Association of Social Workers in Vermont by educating social workers further about the impact of racism and privilege on our on our work, and also just connecting with a variety of people who are doing the work,” said Patricia Shine, Professor of Human Services.

College, alliance sponsor domestic violence prevention workshop
The Daily Citizen
Dalton State College’s School of Social Work and the Conasauga Family Violence Alliance will co-sponsor their annual domestic violence conference on Friday, Oct. 1, with the Rev. Pat Merchant as a featured speaker.

New social services commissioner takes the helm
Greenwich Post
When Mr. Barry set out for a master’s degree in social work at St. Louis University, he wanted to be a therapist. His first course, however, got him sidetracked and he hasn’t looked back. It was public policy, administration.

Nashua feeling effects of nation’s rising poverty rate
Nashua Telegraph
Eileen Brady, a social worker for the Nashua Soup Kitchen & Shelter, said her organization first noticed a bump in the need for its services in March 2008, an indicator that something bad was about to happen with the economy. Brady said the soup kitchen’s food distribution numbers have tripled since that time.

Source counseling center at Red Bank Regional High School has new director
Asbury Park Press
“One of the things that Suzanne brings is a unique blend of social work background and business acumen,” said Principal Risa Clay, who founded the Source 10 years ago. “She brings the best of both worlds to the program.”