CUSSW: Wednesday Series


The Wednesday Series was initiated by Dean Jeanette C. Takamura in 2002 to foster explorations of interdisciplinary scholarship, policy, and practice and to highlight diverse social justice issues in the social work profession. The Series features Distinguished Visiting Alumni (DVA), Distinguished Visiting Scholar (DVS), CUSSW Clinical and Community Practice Grand Rounds, Open Society Institute @ CUSSW, and additional events.
Events are held at Columbia University School of Social Work, 1255 Amsterdam Ave., between W. 121st St. and Morningside Drive. Travel directions OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC
FALL, 2009
	September 16	Clinical and Community Practice Grand Rounds
		Clinical and Criminal Justice Perspectives on Disability and Abuse Molly Burke Freyer Assistant Director, Barrier Free Living, Non-Residential Domestic Program for People with Disabilities Catherine Jones Brooklyn's District Attorney Office, Barrier Free Justice Partnership, Barrier Free Living Room C03 12:00 - 2:00pm
	October 28	Clinical and Community Practice Grand Rounds
		Wellness Self Management: Developing and Implementing Curriculum Based Group Approaches to Manage Mental, Physical, and Life Challenges Anthony Salerno, PhD Co-Director, Evidence Based Practices Initiative, NYS Office of Mental Health Room C03 12:30 - 1:30pm
	November 18	Distinguished Visiting Scholar
		Universal Dimensions of Social Cognition: Why Warmth and Competence Matter to Social Work Susan T. Fiske, PhD Eugene Higgins Professor of Psychology, Princeton University Room C06 6:15 - 7:45pm RSVP For more information: click here

	December 2	Clinical and Community Practice Grand Rounds
		Humanity at a New Threshold: Transcending Historical Trauma and Deconstructing The Power of Privilege Onaje Muid, MSW, LMHC, CASAC Clinical Associate Director Reality House, Inc. Room C03 6:00pm RSVP For more information: click here

For a calendar of all CUSSW events, click here.

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