Habitat for Humanity Build: September 26, 2010

SOWSA is excited to announce our Kickoff Community Service Event for the 2010-2011 academic year. On Sunday, September 26th from 1PM to 5PM, SOWSA will participate in a community building event with Habitat for Humanity. If you are interested in participating, please send an email request to sowsa.fau@comcast.net and you will receive a response with instructions on how to register. There is limited space available, and participants will be confirmed on a first come first serve basis. 


We hope to see you at this exciting event!

Welcome New Members!

We want to send a warm welcome to our new members for the 2010 - 2011 school year!

It was nice to meet you all at the MSW Student Orientation tonight. We look forward to partnering with you on educational and professional endeavors, and hope that you join us in making SOWSA work for you! 

Please check the Calendar of Events link above for meeting and event dates and locations. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us via this blog, our Facebook page, or our email: sowsa.fau@comcast.net. You can also sign up to receive an email when a new blog post is made via the "Subscribe by Email" box on the bottom right of the screen.

Welcome to the program and we hope you have a fantastic and exciting year!

MSW Incoming Student Orientation

Please join SOWSA and the FAU School of Social Work on Thursday, August 19, 2010, at 6 PM for the MSW Incoming Student Orientation. This event will be held in the Nursing Auditorium on the FAU Campus.
Before the event begins, SOWSA will be available to speak to you about our organization. Please stop by our table, introduce yourselves and find out about the exciting things that we have planned for the school year. If you are interested in becoming a member, you will be able to sing up on the spot. Memberships cost $20 for the school year. Cash and Check accepted.

MSW ORIENTATION AGENDA
Thursday, August 19, 2010

6:00 - Welcome and Introductions
Dr. Mary Jane Saunders, President
Dr. Rosalyn Carter, Dean, College for Design and Social Inquiry
Dr. Diane Alperin, Acting Provost
Dr. Michele Hawkins, Director of School of Social Work

I. The FAU MSW Program:
Who is coming? How many?
Dr. Elwood Hamlin, MSW Coordinator

II. MSW Curriculum Overview
Foundation Year and Concentration Year
Clinical-Community and Focus Areas
Dr. Elwood Hamlin, MSW Coordinator

III. Generalist Intervention Model & the Theoretical Base
Dr. Wes Hawkins

IV. Field Information
Dr. Arlene Kaplan, Coordinator of Field Education

V. Professional Behavior
Dr. Allan Barsky

VI. Registration for Classes
Ms. Sherry Weinschenk, LCSW - MSW Advisor

VII. School of Social Work Aging Initiative
Mr. Stephen Ferrante

VIII. Lobby Day
Dr. LeaAnne DeRigne

VIV. Student Organizations – Phi Alpha Honors, SOWSA + SWEAT
SOWSA President

X. Questions and Answers about the MSW Program from MSW Chair
Dr. Elwood Hamlin, MSW Coordinator

See you there!