Boston University School of Social Work kicked off its “First Thursday” event on the evening of Nov. 3rd and it certainly did not disappoint. The topic was Observation on Community Violence: Challenges and Prospects for Change, which attracted so many people that Conant Lounge was filled. The event featured the following speakers: Clemenina Chery President […]
Christiana Bratiotis, postdoctoral fellow and adjunct professor of clinical practice, and Dean Gail Steketee were featured in BU Today for their co-written book, The Hoarding Handbook. The book was written specifically for people who find hoarders and includes practical tips on how to interact with them. Bratiotis, in particular, has become a “de facto hotline” […]
Were you ever afraid to walk to class? Did you ever feel scared while reading a textbook? Have you ever had to carefully select your friends and colleagues out of fear of persecution or, in some cases, imprisonment or death? If you haven’t, you should consider yourself lucky. “Those were the freedoms we did not […]
On November 5, the Boston University School of Social Work Alumni Association held its annual awards ceremony and reception. Congratulations to the following award recipients: Outstanding Career in Social Work Ginny Berkowitz (’80) Cambridge, Massachusetts Media Arts Studio Manager Cambridge Public Schools Outstanding Contributions to the Field of Social Work Matthew Boone (’00) […]