Doctoral student Dashawna Fussell-Ware has been selected by the CSWE Council on Racial, Ethnic, and Cultural Diversity (CRECD) for the 2021 Doctoral Student Award for outstanding scholarship in the areas of racial, ethnic, and cultural diversity in social work education. She will be receiving her award during the CSWE Annual Program Meeting in November. Read more about her work.
Seeking off-site Field Instructors
Are you interested in remaining ENGAGED with the University of Pittsburgh, School of Social Work? The Field Education Office wants to hear from you! We are seeking interested Social Workers (MSW and 2 years of experience) to serve as off-site Field Instructors. We can accommodate interest from individuals from any area as supervision can be in person or remote. If you are interested please complete this form and we will be in touch with you.
Alumnus interviewed on BYUradio
Doctoral alumnus Craig Sewall was a guest on BYUradio’s Top of Mind. Dr. Sewall discussed the fatal flaw in studies that undermine the whole premise of social media use causing depression and anxiety. Listen here.
MSW student advocates for mental health
"I have big aspirations in helping people with mental health," says MSW student and Pitt football player Tre Tipton. "Athletes don't really get opportunities to speak up about our situations without being looked at differently for doing that. I want to help athletes speak up and say when they're not OK. If I could be, I'd be the Michael Jordan of mental health." Read more.
MSW alumnus helps youth
MSW alumnus and Harlem Globetrotter Chris “Handles” Franklin is handling some of his community’s toughest challenges. He works with youth in Dauphin County’s Youth Advocate Programs (YAP), Inc. Read more about his work.
Alumnus talks to Post-Gazette about his career
MSW alumnus and Executive Director of Traveler's Aid Robert Lindner talked to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette about his work, how the organization has adapted over the years, and some good advice he got from his mother. Read more.
Student Job Posting: Editorial Assistant for Race and Social Problems
The School of Social Work is seeking a Masters student to be an Editorial Assistant for the Race and Social Problems Magazine. This position involves: assisting in communicating via email with authors and reviewers regarding granting of extensions to deadlines...Read more.
Obituary: Dick Ridenour
MSW alumnus Richard Paul Ridenour (Dick), 85, died at his home in Victor, Idaho on August 20, 2021, of complications from pancreatic cancer. Dick received a bachelor’s degree from Grove City College in 1957, a master’s degree in Theology from Yale University in 1961, and a master’s degree in social work from University of Pittsburgh in 1966. Read more.
Upcoming Events
September 10, 2021: Continuing Education: Trauma vs. PTSD.9am-12pm. Register here.
September 14, 2021: 2021 Rubash Lecture in Law and Social Work – Attorney Francine Donnorummo (in-person or on Zoom). 12:30-1:30pm. Register here.
September 14, 2021: Career Workshop: Taking the LSW (Master) Exam: A Licensure Overview. 5-6pm. Register here.
September 17, 2021: Continuing Education: Gaming & Gambling: Introduction & tools for clinical practice. 9am-12pm. Register here.
September 23, 2021: Alumni Speaker Series: “Perseverance Through Adversity” w/ Johnnie Geathers, MSW, LSW. 6-7pm. Register here.
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