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SSW Statement: Understanding Ferguson

The Smith College School of Social Work holds an anti-racism commitment that calls us to identify, critically analyze, and intervene against the injurious effects of racism. The commitment urges us to speak out against the kinds of systemic racism and oppression playing out in the current events in ...Read Moreabout SSW Statement: Understanding Ferguson

Free Online Continuing Ed for SSW Field Affiliates

Free Online Continuing Ed for SSW Field Affiliates

As a token of our appreciation for the crucial role our field affiliates play in mentoring our students, we are delighted to offer them the opportunity to participate in the School's online continuing education program.

Unlearning Racism (Wednesdays, 5:30pm)

Unlearning Racism (Wednesdays, 5:30pm)

Unlearning Racism is an intentional, supportive, and open weekly forum where students who identify as white can explore white privilege and practice taking responsibility for our role in structures of oppression.

SSW launches "Dispatches" - an MSW student blog

SSW launches "Dispatches" - an MSW student blog

SSW announces the launch of a new student blog! "Dispatches" will follow five students in the SSW Master's program, as they complete 9-month field placements in locations around the country.

Berkeley, CA: Post-MSW fellowship opportunity

Berkeley, CA: Post-MSW fellowship opportunity

University Health Services at UC Berkeley will offer 2 post-MSW joint fellowships in "Counseling & Psychological Services" and "Social Services" departments. Deadline is February 13, 2015.

Applied Social Work in the Workplace

Applied Social Work in the Workplace

For social workers, clients and community organizers looking for guidance for workplace stresses, the Family Business Resource Center can help.

Lately, all around, people are asking, "How does one avoid the Demoulas/Market Basket situation?" They usually add, "We don't want negative pu...Read Moreabout Applied Social Work in the Workplace


NASW's 2015 Legislative Education and Advocacy Day!
SSW lecturer Arlene Lev offers expert insights into transgender kids and their families

SSW lecturer Arlene Lev offers expert insights into transgender kids and their families

SSW lecturer Arlene Istar Lev, M.S.W., L.C.S.W., offers expert insights in a new article about transgender kids and their families. Lev, a national expert on gender identity and family systems, is a social worker, family therapist, educator, and writer.



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