Centennial Celebration
Dean Richard Gelles
On November 2, 1908 the Children’s Bureau of Philadelphia inaugurated a training program for social work professionals in Philadelphia. One-hundred years later that training program has evolved into the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Social Policy & Practice. Today the School of Social Policy & Practice offers five degree programs to more than 400 students.
The School of Social Policy & Practice is celebrating its Centennial from September, 2008 through June, 2010 (the formal school became the “Philadelphia Training School for Social Work” in 1910 with 15 faculty members).
The Centennial celebration opens with a convocation addressing contemporary issues in social justice and featuring a keynote address by Ralph Nader on “Social Justice in the Post-Bush Era.” Our two-year Centennial celebration will include special symposia, lectures, alumni events, and the publication of two special books.
We invite you to join us as we celebrate this momentous occasion. Please consult our calendar for special events taking place during the Fall 2008 semester.