Pitt Social Work Weekly E-blast April 1, 2024

April 1, 2024

Mayor Gainey presents social work month proclamation

Director of the Center on Race and Social Problems Kya Conner and Associate Professor James Huguley joined social work students and social workers at Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey's event presenting a City Proclamation "Uplifting Social Work Month." Read the proclamation and see photos on the SSW Flickr page.

NEW ISSUE of Bridges Magazine released!

Read the new issue of Bridges Magazine. Topics include the legacy and work of the Center on Race and Social Problems, the Age-Friendly initiative, celebrating 10 years of the Browne Fellowship, a Q&A with Director of Field Education Tonya Slawinski, as well faculty, staff, and alumni news.

ICYMI: RISE-MH Works in Progress: Johnathan Singer

Hear from doctoral alumnus and Loyola University of Chicago Professor Jonathan Singer: as he speaks about "What does School-Based Suicide Prevention Sound Like?" at a RISE-MH Works in Progress event. Watch on YouTube.

ICYMI: Alumni Speaker Series: Katherine Marshall

University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work MSW alumna Katherine Marshall talks about her work as as traveling social worker. Watch on YouTube.

New list of student supports and resources posted

Find information about resources in Pittsburgh including life in Pittsburgh, volunteering, mind, body, and spirit. It can all be found under the "Student Resources" section of the SSW website.

Read the latest CRSPConnect Newsletter

Read about the latest news and events from the Center on Race and Social Problems.

MSW alumna's struggle with leukemia inspires Young Adult Survivors United

MSW alumna Stephanie Samolovitch, of Mars, was planning a career as a pharmacist when, two weeks before her 20th birthday, she was diagnosed with leukemia, joining a growing number of young adults who face cancer. Wanting to help other survivors, Samolovitch, 38, changed her career path and earned a master’s degree in social work from the University of Pittsburgh. After graduating, she facilitated a support group before launching Young Adult Survivors United in March 2020. Read more.

Upcoming Events

April 3, 2024: MSW Virtual Information Session. 6-7:15pm. Register here.

April 6, 2024: Admitted MSW Students Event. 10am-3:15pm. RSVP here.

April 8, 2024: Research Break: Jay Huguley. 12-1pm. Contact mar104@pitt.edu if interested.

April 8, 2024: Bachelor's in Social Work (BASW) Information Session. 5-6pm. 2017 Cathedral of Learning OR Virtual. Register here.

April 10, 2024: 2024 Hartford Fellowship Project Presentations. 8-10:30am. In-person at the Cathedral of Learning 2017 or via Zoom. RSVP to Kelsey Ott-Sudik at KEO97@pitt.edu

April 10, 2024: Affirming Black Joy: Race, Identity, and Early Childhood feat. Ron Idoko. 5:30pm. Virtual. Register here.

April 12, 2024: RISE-MH Works in Progress: Melanie Vignovich. 12-1pm. Zoom. password: sunrise

For a complete listing of upcoming events please visit the

Pitt School of Social Work website

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