Highlight
See "What's Going On" at CUSSW
This summer, faculty, students, administrators and staff participated in a video shoot. Aptly set to the late Marvin Gaye’s powerful 1971 song “What’s Going On,” the video highlighted the research of CUSSW faculty, new initiatives and the student experience.
Association Benefits
Network on AlumniConnect
Find, chat and network with fellow alumni on AlumniConnect.
Looking for a New Job?
Visit the Experience website to search for positions posted through the School's Office of Career and Leadership Development.
Library
Alumni have access to E-resources through the library, including journals. All you need is your UNI to access this alumni benefit.
Visit the library for more information.
Events
- October 29 | 6:30-7:30pm EST
CSWE Annual Program Meeting at the
Atlanta Marriot Marquis in Atlanta, GA. All alumni are welcome to attend.
- November 3 | 6:30pm-8:00pm EST
Alumni Reception: Boston, MA
With Dr. Fred Ssewamala, Associate Professor of Social Work and International Affairs
- November 9 | 6:30pm-8:00pm EST
Broadway Night: Private Lives
with actress Kim Catrell
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November 10 | 6:30-7:30pm EST
Faculty Lecture via Livestream
"Attachment, Loss and Complicated Grief”
presented by Dr. Katherine Shear, Marion Kenworthy Professor of Psychiatry in Social Work
Event Highlights
Recognize this photo? Noted photojournalist Lewis Hine attended CUSSW and became a world-renowned photographer. A new exhibition on Hine can be seen at the Fondation Henri Cartier-Bresson in Paris through December 18, 2011. Learn more.
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Webinar: Accessing the Hidden Job Market
Caroline Ceniza-Levine of Six Figure Start recently spoke to CUSSW alumni on networking and getting in front of the right people. View the webinar or download her power point presentation.
News
CUSSW Alumni Reception in Boston, MA
Dr. Fred Ssewamala will present "Economic Empowerment: Creating Life options for Orphaned and Vulnerable Sub-Subharan African Adolescents.
Florence Lieberman '68DSW Passes at the Age of 93
Dr. Florence Lieberman, a pioneer of clinical social work in America and one of its leaders for half a century, passed away this past summer at age 93. Read more.
A Conversation with Rita Baker King '68
CUSSW is fortunate to have the support of so many of its alumni as
volunteers, resources for graduates, and as donors. Over the years, Rita
has served in each of these roles. Read more.
Breast Cancer Documentary
Sara Porath '75 produced a documentary about her journey with breast cancer called "I'm Not Alone." Upon graduation, Sara practiced casework at Covenant House and then psychiatric social work at the Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services. She is currently a TV producer at CUNY TV. Her husband Jonathan Katz '73 is Director of Jewish Community Services for JBFCS.
Support the Annual Fund
You may have recently received a letter from Dean Jeanette C. Takamura which celebrates the accomplishments of CUSSW and asks for your support with a gift to the CUSSW Annual Fund.
When you give to the CUSSW Annual Fund, you’re contributing not just to the School, but also to the positive social change that these future graduates will effect. Your gift helps us offer competitive financial aid packages to the best and brightest students at CUSSW, letting them venture forth with a lesser burden of loans. Please join us and make your gift to the School of Social Work’s Annual Fund today.
Announcements
Alumni Association Board of Directors
Congratulations to Carole Bender ’67, Brooke Dayton ’06, Kendra Hayes ’08, Alma Ramos-Gilbert ’03, Marc Silverman ’03, and Martinique Teperman ’06 on being elected to the CUSSW Alumni Association Board of Directors. Congratulations as well to Briana Barocas ‘05PhD, and Belinda Housenbold Seiger ’87 for their successful election to the Board for a second term. For a complete list of board members visit our website.
2010-2011 Honor Roll
We are delighted to present to you the 2010-2011 Honor Roll of Donors. Deepest thanks to everyone who made a gift to CUSSW between July 1, 2011 and June 30, 2011.
Call for Nominations: CUSSW Hall of Fame
The CUSSW Alumni Association is continuing to collect nominations for the Hall of Fame. Nominees must have graduated from a CUSSW degree program at least 15 years ago. Nominations must be received on or before December 31, 2011. Submit a nomination here. For the full list of Hall of Fame members, click here.
Share Your Story!
CUSSW Admissions wants your story to share with our prospective students. Please help us show applicants where their CUSSW education can lead them by completing the form available here. Information you provide will be viewed by prospective students on the Admissions site.
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