Pitt Social Work Weekly E-blast January 9, 2023

January 9, 2023

Pitt Social Work faculty among Top 100 Contributors to Social Work Journal Scholarship

Recently, the journal Research on Social Work Practice published the article “Who are the Top 100 Contributors to Social Work Journal Scholarship? A Global Study on Career Impact in the Profession” by David Hodge and Patricia Turner. Two faculty from our school are among the top 100: Professor Christina Newhill (#76) and Professor Emeritus Gary Koeske (#90). Read more here.

Ohmer elected to SSWR Board

Associate Professor Mary Ohmer has been elected as “Vice President Elect” on the SSWR Board. Her term starts on February 1st, 2023 and she will serve for 3 years through January 31, 2026. The Vice President-Elect serves a one-year term. The Vice President-Elect will assist the Vice President in the Vice President's role as chair of the Conference Committee. Immediately following the Vice President-Elect's term, the Vice President-Elect shall ascend to the office of Vice President and Chair the Conference Committee. In year three, the Vice President becomes the Past Vice President and assists the current VP with the Conference.

New CE program addresses racial trauma

The Pitt Social Work Office of Professional Education is excited to announce the launch of their new self-paced intensive professional education program, "Understanding Systemic Racism & Healing Racial Trauma." This course, led by race and trauma experts and featuring a community panel of experts, consists of 25 hours of self-study and is eligible for 24 hours of general Continuing Education (CE) hours as well as 1 hour of suicide prevention CEs. Register today!

ICYMI: January DEI learning opportunities

Acting Associate Dean of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Jaime Booth sent out the January 2023 calendar to keep the Social Work community informed about DEI Learning Opportunities. Read about all of the upcoming events.

Upcoming Events

January 13, 2023: Continuing Education: Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders. 9am-4pm. Register here.

January 14, 2023: In-person MSW Information Session. 9am-12pm. Register here.

January 19, 2023: A Showing and Discussion of the Documentary Film On These Grounds. 4:30pm. 7th floor auditorium of Alumni Hall at the University of Pittsburgh or Zoom (link to come)

January 20, 2023: How Does It Feel To Be A Problem: film screening and community dialogue. 5-8pm. Frick Fine Arts Cloister & Auditorium. Register here.

January 21, 2023: Continuing Education: What’s New In Social Work Ethics (In Person Training). 9am-12pm. Register here.

January 23-27, 2023: Pitt Social Work Mentoring Week. More information.

January 24, 2023: Speed Mentoring Event. 6-7:30pm. Registration.

January 27, 2023: Continuing Education: Understanding and Addressing Suicidal Ideation in the Clinical Setting. 9-11am. Register here.

For a complete listing of upcoming events please visit the

Pitt School of Social Work website

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