John Wallace, who was named vice provost for Faculty Diversity and Development last year, will now be taking on an additional role: Interim director of the Center on Race and Social Problems. Read more in the University Times.
Faculty and alumni presenting at Diversity Forum
Faculty members Amy DeGurian, Jeff Shook, and Christina Newhill will be presenting at the 2021 Diversity Forum. Doctoral alumnus Daniel Jacobson Lopez will also be presenting.
MSW Program Assistant: The School of Social Work is seeking a program assistant for the Master of Social Work academic program. The incumbent will work closely with the program Director to manage the day to day operations and administrative requirements. Read more.
Recorder: Organize and implement all functions of the Office of the Recorder in the School of Social Work. Maintain the operational effectiveness and efficiency in the Office of the Recorder. Read more.
RFP and Request for Nominations: 2021 Civic Action Week
University of Pittsburgh Civic Action Week is a campus wide event for students, faculty, staff, and the broader community to educate, engage, and encourage collective responses to pandemic and persistent societal challenges. Proposals due Friday, July 23, 2021. You will receive notification on your proposal July 30, 2021 by close of business. Read more details (PDF).
Alumna named National Director
MSW alumna Jennifer Koget was named the National Director of Social Work, Fisher House and Family Hospitality, and Intimate Partner Violence assistance programs for the Department of Veterans Affairs for organizational awareness. In this role, Ms. Koget has the unique opportunity to lead the clinical practice of over 17,000 social workers across VHA. Read more.
Upcoming Events
July 26-29, 2021: Diversity Forum 2021. Register here.
July 29, 2021: Join the Pitt Social Work Community Engagement Team for a virtual Lunch ‘n' Learn Data Demonstration in partnership with the Office of Community and Government Relations. 12pm. Register here.
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