Question: What is SP2 doing to celebrate Social Work Awareness Month?
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CHOoSE YOUR CONNECTION
Networking with your peers and staying connected to SP2 has never been easier! Visit the new SP2 Facebook page to see recent photos, participate in polls, and connect with classmates. Or join the LinkdIn SP2 Alumni Network to participate in career discussions, build your professional network, and read or post job announcements. Perhaps podcasts are more your style ... Read more >
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SCHOOL NEWS
Alumni Weekend & Reunion 2009
Alumni Weekend begins on Friday, May 15. Join us for a full day of free alumni programming that includes ... Read more >
Sp2 grads in the corporate Arena?
Anecdotal evidence tells us that many of our graduates use their degrees outside of non-traditional social work. We are surveying alumni to better understand their corporate experiences ... Read more >
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Building the CENTENNIAL Wall
The Centennial Wall is nearing completion and we're tracking its progress ... Read more >
Fifth AnniversarY Celebration for Black Men at Penn School of Social Work
Mayor Michael Nutter, a Penn alumnus, delivered the keynote address at the University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy & Practice’s Black Men at ... Read more >
FACULTY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Roberta Iversen, Ph.D., was recently elected to a three-year member-at-large position on the Board of the Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR). In addition, she delivered ... Read more >
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS
The Gift of Quiet, Compliments of '09
The Class of 2009 raised $8,960 and achieved 82% participation in the annual graduating class gift campaign. These funds will sponsor the creation of a quiet, student study space in the Caster building ... Read more >
UPCOMING EVENTS
Penn Social Services Career Fair
Thursday, March 19, 2:00 - 4:00pm
Bodek Lounge, Houston Hall (3417 Spruce Street)
Meet representatives from a variety of social services and mental/behavioral health organizations. For Penn students and alumni only; advance registration is not required.
"King GImp"
Thursday, March 26, 2:30 - 4:00pm
Amado Recital Hall, Irvine Auditorium (3401 Spruce Street)
Film screening and discussion with Dan Keplinger, award-winning producer and subject of the film. More information >
The Annual Gordon S. Bodek Lecture of Distinguished Educators Presents: Higher Education and the Economic Downturn: A Panel Discussion
Friday, March 27, 4:30pm
Arch Crest (3601 Locust Walk)
Colleges and Universities across the country are already feeling the effects of the current financial crisis. What impact will this ... Registration and more information >
"BEYOND QUALITY IMPROVEMENT"
Thursday, April 16, 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Irvine Auditorium Room G16 (3417 Spruce Street)
A salon-style, participatory presentation by Rosalie Kane, DSW, Long Term Care expert, and Diane Menio, Executive Director of the Center for Advocacy for the Rights and Interests of the Elderly (CARIE): long-term care in the healthcare reform debate
Alumni WEEKEND & Reunion 2009
Friday, May 15 - Monday, May 17
Registration opens Monday, March 16! All SP2 Alumni Weekend and Reunion events are FREE this year. Details >
"One Child, Many Hands" Child Welfare Conference
June 3 - June 5, 2009
The Field Center for Children’s Policy, Practice & Research is hosting its third biennial interdisciplinary child welfare conference. Registration is now open, and the complete schedule of events can be found on the conference website.