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News Items – March 8, 2013

NASW Hires New CEO To Lead Fast Growing Social Work Profession
PR Newswire
Dr. McClain joins NASW after serving six years as Commissioner for the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families, a position appointed by Governor Deval Patrick.

NASW Names New CEO to Lead Growing Social Work Profession
Social Work Today
NASW has announced that Anthony “Angelo” McClain, PhD, LICSW, has been named as its new CEO and will lead efforts to grow and support the social work profession in the United States. He will succeed Elizabeth J. Clark, PhD, ACSW, MPH, who has led the organization since 2001.

University of Houston selected to develop social work education in China
EurekAlert (press release)
The Council of Social Work Education (CSWE) has chosen the University of Houston (UH) Graduate College of Social Work (GCSW) as one of seven graduate programs in the U.S. to help China build its social work education program over the next five years.

Social Work research plan to help homeless population in Metroplex
UTA The Shorthorn
Social Work faculty and students are researching whether a centralized resource center would benefit the homeless community in the Metroplex. The research is under the umbrella of the Social Work Innovative Community Academic Partnership funded projects conducted by the School of Social Work. The partnership aims to promote social and economic justice for vulnerable individuals, families and children, according to the website.

Inspirational advocate for social work’s place in hospital care
The Age
While directing social work at Mount Sinai, she also served as director of the academic division of social work there and of the division of continuing education at the Brookdale Centre, and held these posts until her retirement in 1986. She produced more than 100 articles, books and chapters on innovative social work practice and policy.

UB’s School of Social Work podcast series nominated for national
UB News Center
“This marks the fifth year of our podcast series, and we would be honored to win this prestigious award from NASW,” says Tony Guzman, director of Online Programs at the UB School of Social Work, and leader of the podcast series committee.

School Safety Linked To Mental Health Resources, Director Says
The Dispatch
To address those high-risk youth, Goeller asked that the commission consider hiring a clinical social worker to specialize in the focused age bracket.

 

Social Work Month:

March is Professional Social Work Month in Caroline
My Eastern Shore
Ty Kennedy, a clinical social worker with the Caroline County Department of Social Services, was at the Caroline County commissioners’ meeting Feb. 26 to accept a proclamation declaring March to be Professional Social Work Month in the county.

Happy Social Work Month!
WJZ Baltimore
Members of the Maryland Chapter appeared on WJZ TV this morning to wish Happy Social Work Month to everyone.

Social work students go to the capitol Tuesday
ReporterNews.com
The West Central Texas Branch of the NASW will have three observances: Local college professors, students, and professional social workers will add their voice to the conversation Tuesday when they travel to Austin for Social Work Advocacy Day at the capitol.

Social workers attempt to solve the immigration reform puzzle
The Daily Cougar
The Graduate College of Social Work brought students, staff and alumni of the award-winning college together to acknowledge the continuous efforts being put forth in the social work community. The GCSW kicked-off National Social Workers Month on Friday in the Rockwell Pavilion by hosting the 13th annual Social Work Awards Breakfast. The ceremony’s theme “Immigration: Can We Solve the Puzzle?” was unveiled by keynote speaker Gordan Quan.

The evolving role of the nephrology social worker: A Q&A with Vernon Silva
NephrologyNews.com
In honor of March being Nephrology Social Worker Month, NephrologyNews.com is featuring a special Nephrology Expert interview with Vernon Silva, member of the executive committee of the Council of Nephrology Social Workers of Greater Los Angeles.

March proclaimed Social Work Month
KUAM.com
Guam – In celebration and support of the social work profession, Lieutenant Governor Ray Tenorio proclaimed March as Guam Professional Social Work Month. Before members of the National Association of Social Workers Guam Chapter along with those from Child Protective Services, Sanctuary and I Famagu’on-Ta, Tenorio signed the proclamation to honor the men and women who contribute to and enhance the well being of their clients and the community.

Dinner and silent auction to raise funds for social work students
WMU News
KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University’s School of Social Work will host a dinner and silent auction later this month to raise funds for student scholarships and field stipends. The event, Sock Hop for Social Justice, is set for 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, March 15, in the atrium of the College of Health and Human Services.

Baylor heads to Austin for Social Work Day
The Baylor Lariat
Baylor social work students spend the day in Austin to participate in legislative advocacy on Tuesday. Social Work Advocacy Day is a day to come to the state Capitol and advocate for social work issues with state officials.

Celebrate School Social Work Month by helping needy students
East Village Magazine
The Flint school social workers are collecting hygiene products to recognize the significance of Social Work Month of March. Anyone wishing to make a contribution of hygiene items — toothbrushes, toothpaste, bar soap, nail clippers, combs and the like — can bring their donations to the main office of a Flint school. Social workers will create and distribute the kits to schools for student use.

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