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2013 College Dream Tour - Mission Possible
May 9, 2013 - The College Dream Tour is an event that hosts youths between the ages of 11-15. The goal of the project is to introduce youth to college life through experiencing a tour of campus led by college students. It seeks to prevent dropping out of school and to promote aspirations to one day go to college. This event is organized by students in SOCW 340, Human Behavior in the Macro Social Environment. Read more.
Social Work Student receives OSCAR Student Excellence Award for 2013
May 7, 2013 - Stephanie Skees, a junior in the BSW program was selected by the Students as Scholars Leadership Council as a recipient of the 1st annual OSCAR Student Excellence Award for 2013. She is being recognized for her outstanding work with a $500 award and special recognition at the Celebration of Student Scholarship on May 7, 2013. Ms. Skees has worked with Dr. Cathy Tompkins on a number of projects, and is the only junior among a group of seniors selected for this award.
Social Work Students at Honors Recognition Reception
May 7, 2013 - Rachel Mosunmade, Nominerdene Dashdendev, and Thomas Buckley, graduating seniors in the BSW program, pose with President Ángel Cabrera at the annual Honors Recognition Reception held on April 30, 2013. The reception celebrated students graduating with honors at the 2013 University Commencement.
Faculty Position
July 24, 2012 - The Department of Social Work invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor- or Associate Professor-level. Follow the link below for job description and application instructions.
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4th Annual "Promising Practices for Healing Psychological Trauma of Service Members, Veterans, Family, and Community"
May 10, 2013, Fair Oaks Marriott
Registration of $145 includes lunch, breaks, conference materials, and CEUs for social workers, nurses, psychologists, and licensed professional counselors.
Contact vkhov@gmu.edu or clewando@gmu.edu, 703-993-2030, for more information.
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Virtual College Dream Tour
The Virtual College Dream Tour is a social work student-run project to instill college aspirations in at-risk youth. Visit the Virtual College Dream Tour.
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