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Loyola Faculty at the 40th International Association for Social Work with Groups (IASWG) Symposium
LUC School of Social Work faculty, current students and alum travelled to South Africa on June, 2018 to take part of the international event. Poster presentations, workshops and dinners were part of the agenda. The location was quite unique, the famous Kruger National Park.
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Dr. Simon, Dr. Kilbane & fellow faculty presented at the Joint World Social Work, Education and Social Development Conference
The Joint World Conference on Social Work, Education and Social Development 2018(SWSD)was held in Dublin, Ireland on July, 2018. Dr. Shirley Simon and Dr. Terri Kilbane presentation topic was on Status of Group Work Education in Masters-Level Social Work Education: Survey Findings and Implications.
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Dr. Dentato presented at the Annual International Meeting of the Society for Psychotherapy Research
In June 27-30, 2018, Dr. Michael Dentato presented in Amsterdam, Netherlands on the important role of utilizing the SBIRT model to assess for substance use among LGBTQ youth, as well as two panel presentations on mental health treatment and care for LGBT clients with colleagues from Rutgers University, University of Toronto, Barry University and Arizona State University.
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Congratulations to the Class of 2018!
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2018 Speakers List
Voting is Social Work!
Voting is central to social work’s values and social justice mission. Gives individuals and communities the power to voice their opinions and effect change. Non-partisan voter registration, education and outreach are legal, ethical and professional.
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Special Presentation: The Hidden Spaces of Hate
The School of Social Work, along with the Center for Criminal Justice Research, Policy, and Practice and the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, are pleased to present "Hidden Spaces of Hate" featuring guest speaker Dr. Peter Simi. This is an educational forum to raise awareness on the importance of prevention and early intervention of all forms of targeted violence.
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Alumni Networking Event with the Brown School at Washington University St. Louis
Loyola University Chicago and the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis were pleased to host Mary McKay, PhD, Dean of the Brown School and LUC SSW Alumna, on May 3. Her presentation on Engaging Urban Families in Child Mental Health Care was the start of a series of collaborations between our two schools to provide extension education to our alumni and community.
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Loyola MSW Students participate in Advocacy Day 2018
On April 11, 2018 more than 50 Loyola students, staff and faculty made the trip to Springfield to let their voices be heard!
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Ignatian Fellows for Social Justice in the PhD program
The School of Social Work at Loyola University Chicago is announcing two full-time Ignatian Fellows for Social Justice in the PhD Program. This opportunity was created to address underrepresented populations in the current PhD programs in the U.S.
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Check Out Assistant Professor Michael Dentato's New Book
Social Work Practice with the LGBTQ Community: The Intersection of History, Health, Mental Health, and Policy Factors
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Loyola Focus on Teaching & Learning Program
Focus on Teaching and Learning (FOTL) is a collaborative effort by several academic-support units to provide an opportunity for sharing effective practice for teaching and learning at Loyola University Chicago.
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2017 IASWG Board Meeting in New York City
Board Members of the IASWG (International Association for Social Work with Groups) met in New York City November 10-11, 2017.
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Congratulations to Shirley Simon!
Shirley Simon elected to Board of Directors for IASWG (International Association for Social Work with Groups. Simon was elected, by IASWG international members, for a 3-year term as a member of the board. Our Loyola community commends Shirley for her strong commitment to social group work and leadership for the organization.
2017 Revisions to Code of Ethics
2017 Revisions to Code of Ethics
Faculty Member of the Year - Maria Vidal de Haymes, PhD
Congratulations to the School of Social Work's Maria Vidal de Haymes, PhD for receiving the Faculty Member of the Year honor. Dr. Vidal de Haymes was recognized at the 2017 Faculty Convocation.
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MSW student completes internship in Thailand
Nicole Betteridge is completing her final MSW internship through a partnership between Thammasat University in Bangkok and Loyola University Chicago.
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Loyola SSW attends inaugural CRISP Political Bootcamp
In July 2017, Loyola School of Social Work sponsored Assistant Professor Amy Krings and three leaders of the School of Social Work Student Organization (SSWSO) - Megan Ammer, LaDonna Miller, and Meagan Tomasiewicz - to attend an intensive training on political social work in Washington, DC.
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Shirley Simon Receives the 2017 IASWG Lifetime Achievement Award
Each year the IASWG Board honors an individual whom, over their lifetime, has made substantial contributions to group work and/or IASWG. Loyola's School of Social Work Associate Professor, Shirley Simon, was this year's honoree. View the photo gallery for more images and videos from this year's symposium.
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Dear Students...A message from Dean Menon
A touching message from Dean Menon on the current status of our society.
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Dr. Shweta Singh's article featured in Huffington Post-India
Dr. Shweta Singh, "I am proposing a panoptic eye with a reframed focus to fit our changing social milieu."
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Congratulations to the Class of 2017!
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School of Social Work faculty and staff join National Institutions Coming Out Day in Support of Undocumented Students at Loyola University's Water Tower Campus.
School of Social Work faculty and staff proudly participated in National Institutions Coming Out Day in Support of Undocumented Students at Loyola University's Water Tower Campus.
Loyola SSW and SSWSO Hold Inaugural Social Justice Summit
The Social Justice Summit, a collaboration between Loyola’s School of Social Work Student Organization (SSWSO) and Loyola’s School of Social Work (SSW) took place on Saturday, March 25th at Loyola University Chicago’s Water Tower Campus.
SBIRT Training Program Launches at LUC!
In an effort to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness upon marginalized communities, Loyola University Chicago’s School of Social Work, Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing, and Stritch School of Medicine have been awarded a grant to train students, faculty and community medical and behavioral health professionals in Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) and Motivational Interviewing. The program officially launched Saturday, February 25th with a training day event. But many more learning opportunities are to come!
IASWG Reunion Celebration and Showcase
On September 28th, 2016 the School of Social Work held a reunion Celebration and Showcase for students and recent alumni who attended and presented at the 38th Annual Symposium of the International Association for Social Work with Groups (IASWG). Student and alumni presenters also had a chance to share their work with the Loyola community during this event. The 2016 IASWG Symposium took place in New York City in June. IASWG is the premiere professional association for social work with groups, and Loyola has had over 169 Loyola students present at the annual symposia since 2005.
The First South Asian Womanhood and Girlhood Conference
The first conference on South Asian Womanhood and Girlhood took place on October 28th and 29th at Loyola University Chicago’s Lakeshore Campus. Researchers, practitioners, scholars, and students welcomed in exploring social justice from a diversity of perspectives the lives of South Asian women in both South Asia and the diaspora.
Family Assessment & Migration Studies in Mexico
During the Summer 2016 semester, 21 MSW students participated in a two-week course and/or field placements in Mexico with a focus on the Mexican Family and the dynamics of migration. While abroad students visited local NGOs and government agencies; observe immigration court proceedings; met with local social work professionals, students, faculty, and researchers; spoke with individuals and families impacted by migration and U.S. and Mexican immigration policies; and visited museums and cultural attractions.
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Contemporary Clinical Practice with the Best of Ancient Rome
This summer the School of Social Work took twelve students to the John Felice Rome Center. Students had class in the morning and explored Rome in the afternoon and evening, integrating the coursework with the city. For example, a section on trauma treatments was paired with a trip to Pompeii, disruptive disorders with a trip to the Colosseum & Forum, and mood / anxiety disorders with a trip to the Vatican Museum / Sistine Chapel. Students discussed psychiatric disorders and toured a 150 year old former psychiatric hospital, and talked about the role of religion and spirituality and toured the Old Jewish Ghetto.
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