6-24-09
The Legacy of Claire Massey
On June 15, 2009, the School of Social Work lost a colleague who was a devoted mother and friend and consummate professional in social work. Claire Massey passed away after a long battle with breast cancer.
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6-7-09
UCF's Andrea Predl Named Florida Student Social Worker of the Year
Andrea Predl, a new graduate of UCF's Bachelor of Social Work program, was named the state's 2009 Student Social Worker of the Year at the National Association of Social Workers – Florida Chapter's annual conference, held June 4-6 in Orlando. She will enter in the school's M.S.W. program this fall.
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New Course in Spring 2010
SOW 6726.0001 - Social Work Practice with Children from Birth to Age Five and Their Families
Mondays, 6:30 to 9:50 p.m.
The school is pleased to announce a new course offering in spring 2010 for social work students, non-majors throughout the university and community professionals.
For further information, click here or contact Associate Professor Ana Leon at leon@mail.ucf.edu or 407-823-6195.
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Spring 2009
Social Work Works!
The School of Social Work is proud to share its latest news with students, alumni, faculty members and community partners in this electronic publication (click on title above). The school had a very active and exciting spring semester! |
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4-20-09
Congratulations!
Once again, the School of Social Work earned a trophy for having the most number of participants at Lobby Day, an annual event in which students and faculty members from throughout the state travel to Tallahassee to lobby for progressive social work legislation. This year, the school set a new state record with 140 representatives attending the March 31 event. Click here for a photo of several of the attendees with the trophy.
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3-20-09
First Annual Infant Mental Health Summer Institute
Click here to to read comments and see photos!
May 13&14, 2009
What is Infant Mental Health? The School of Social Work proudly announces a continuing education institute on infant mental health led by Dr. Anne Hogan, director of the Harris Institute for Infant Mental Health at Florida State University. To learn more about the training and view the learning objectives, please view the program brochure. |
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3-6-09
Third Annual School of Social Work Alumni Event
Latinos in the New America: Responding to the Needs of a Diverse Population
FAIRWINDS Alumni Center, UCF Orlando campus |
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Winter 2008
Social Work Works!
The School of Social Work is proud to share its latest news with students, alumni, faculty members and community partners in this electronic publication (click on title above). The school had a very active and exciting fall semester! |
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1-29-09
Predl and Rodriquez Honored with Statewide Awards
Social work major Andrea Predl has been selected the State Student Social Worker of the Year by the Florida Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers. In addition, Judge Jose Rodriguez (Ninth Judicial Circuit), a member of the college's Dean's Advisory Council, has been selected the State Elected Official of the Year by FL-NASW. They will be formally honored on June 6 at FL-NASW's annual conference in Orlando. |
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11-7-08
Thames Receives Professional Achievement Award
Judith Thames (Klinkman) (B.A., social welfare/psychology, '73) received the 2008 Professional Achievement Award for the College of Health and Public Affairs at the Black and Gold Gala on Nov. 7. Her long career working for Central Florida seniors includes serving as executive director and CEO of Senior Resource Alliance. In the 1970s, Thames was the founding director of Orange County's first federally funded Meals on Wheels program. She is currently president, a volunteer leadership position, of AARP Florida. |
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11-7-08
Rothenberg Presents at German Conference
On Nov. 7, Instructor Michael Rothenberg presented "An Exploration of Sexuality and the Media and the Impact on Client Perceptions in Clinical Sexology Practice" at the Conference on Sexuality and the Media in Munich, Germany. The conference was sponsored by the German Society for Social-Scientific Sexuality Research. Rothenberg is coordinator of the Title IV-E Child Welfare Education Program for the School of Social Work. |
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11-1-08
Watch Estelli Ramos on UCF TV
Estelli Ramos, instructor and M.S.W. program coordinator, was recently interviewed on "Public Affairs Today" about the growing Latino population in Central Florida and risk factors for Latino teens. Click here to watch the interview online. |
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10-27-08
Walsh Named A "Champion of Children"
Maralee Walsh, coordinator of the M.S.W. program at UCF Daytona Beach, was recently recognized as a "true Champion of Children" by Family Ties, a grassroots organization located in Westchester County, NY. Family Ties provides advocacy and support services to families of children with emotional and behavioral difficulties. Walsh, a former resident of New York, is a member of the the organization's Board of Directors. Click here to read a biography of Walsh read at Family Ties' annual dinner. |
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10-21-08
B.S.W. and M.S.W. Programs Reaccredited
The faculty and staff of the School of Social Work are pleased to announce that the B.S.W. and M.S.W. programs have been reaccredited by the Council of Social Work Education for the full
8-year cycle, which is through 2016. |
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10-3-08
Hurricane Survival Kit Project on UCF TV
UCF TV reports on a recent project led by undergraduate students from the School of Social Work. Click here to watch the report. |
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9-17-08
"Psychopharmacology: What Every Social Worker Should Know" — A 2-Hour CEU Event
4 to 6 p.m. (Reception from 6 to 7 p.m.), Winter Park Memorial Hospital Medical Library
The speaker was Assistant Professor Shawn Lawrence from the School of Social Work. The fee was $5 for students, $10 for no CEU credits and $15 for 2 CEU credits. For more information, contact Katie Korkosz at kkorkosz@mail.ucf.edu or 407-823-1600. |
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9-15-08
Ana Leon Featured on NASW Web Site
Ana Leon, associate professor of social work, is one of several "outstanding Hispanic social workers" featured on the National Association of Social Workers' Web site during Hispanic Heritage Month, from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. Click here to read the feature. |
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8-1-08
Watch John Bricout on UCF TV
John Bricout, associate professor and associate director for research in the School of Social Work, was recently interviewed on "Public Affairs Today" about social work research. Click here to watch the interview online. |
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