Volume 1 Number 1 |
February 2006 |
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Officers
Donna Buehler '84
President
Edward Hartwell '01
First Vice President
Suzanne Towns '01
Second Vice President
Jane Bender '69
Secretary
Letter from Donna Buehler, President
Your alumni association is well on its way to achieving its goals for this term. We are looking forward to new events to connect with fellow alumni and supporting the School of Social Work by focusing on three priorities recently outlined by Dean Jeanette Takamura. They are: 1. Development, including fundraising for scholarships to support our MSW and Ph.D. students, 2. Community building and, 3. Strengthening interdisciplinary collaborations and international programs. Read more |
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Announcements
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The Scholarship Fund Did you know that 80% of the students at CUSSW receive some form of financial assistance? The need is great and growing, but your support will make a difference. To learn more about contributing, contact us. Social Worker Loan Forgiveness Program The New York State Higher Education Services Corp (HESC) has launched the new Social Worker Loan Forgiveness Program. Social workers with the LMSW or LCSW who have been employed for at least one year in a critical shortage area will be qualified. Identified critical shortage areas include the following: Health, Aging, Child Welfare, Mental Health, Addictions, and Multilingual communities. Social workers who are accepted into the program will be eligible for up to $6,500 in loans being forgiven following each year of employment, up to 4 years, for a maximum of $26,000. To access the application, visit www.hesc.com. The deadline for applications is March 15, 2006. More information |
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Upcoming Events February 28 National Social Work Month Kick-Off March 13 Theatre Fundraiser March 27 Annual Community Day March 29 Distinguished Visiting Scholar: Ambassador Shirin Tahir-Kheli April 3 Wine, Cheese, and Networking April 21 Master's Level Social Work Job Fair April 26 Distinguished Visiting Alumni Series: Gail Auslander, '85DSW April 28-29 Annual Alumni Conference October 17 Bateaux Dinner and Boat Cruise Fundraiser |
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Class Notes
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They're on the move! Read what's happening with your friends and fellow colleagues. 40s
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Obituary
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Myrna Lewis: Social Pioneer, Mother, Wife Dr. Myrna Lewis, an active member of the CUSSW community, passed away on November 15, 2005 in New York. Complete ArticleIn Memoriam We acknowledge with great sadness the passing of the following alumni and faculty. They will be missed for the pride that they brought to the school for their work. Complete List |
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