News & Announcements
SSWR 14th Annual Conference: Jan. 14-17, 2010
Posted: Nov. 13, 2009
The Society for Social Work Research (SSWR) is now accepting registration for their 14th annual conference, Social Work Research: A World of Possiblities in San Francisco, CA on Jan. 14-17, 2010. The SSWR Annual Conference offers a scientific program that reflects a broad range of research interests, from workshops on the latest quantitative and qualitative research methodologies to symposia featuring studies in child welfare, aging, mental health, welfare reform, substance abuse, and HIV/AIDS. Participant registration includes all conference materials, refreshment breaks, admission to the Welcome to SSWR in San Francisco Reception on Wednesday, Opening General Session and Welcome Reception on Thursday, the President’s Reception on Friday as well as the reception on Saturday and the membership breakfast and meeting on Sunday. Participant registration also includes entry to exhibits, lectures, papers, symposia, and workshops. Those registered before December 4, 2009 will receive the early registration rate. Please complete the CONFERENCE REGISTRATION form or register on-line.
Online Grantsmanship Courses
Posted: Nov. 13, 2009
Beginning this spring, the University of Missouri Graduate School will offer the first of four ONLINE courses in grantsmanship.
Register soon for the first course: Grant Writing I (begins Jan. 19, 2010). Additional courses will include: Grant Writing II, Sponsor Relationships and Award Management. Registration details will be available soon. Visit
MUdirect.missouri.edu/degprog/grantsmanship for more details.
CEUs and Alumni Reception
Posted: Oct. 2, 2009
Dr. Judith Davenport, Professor Emerita at the University of Missouri, will present on “Practicing Social Work in the Hills, Hollows and Hinterlands” on Thursday, November 19, 2009 at the SEMO Alliance for Disability Independence (SADI), 1913 Rusmar, Cape Girardeau, MO, 573-651-6464. This interactive presentation will include historical differences between rural and urban places, people and cultures (with geographic differences); and joys and frustrations of rural practice, including new trends such as technology, immigration, and economic factors. There is no charge to attend this event, but an RSVP is required. Contact Deborah Simmons at (573) 882-4447 before November 11, 2009. Continuing education units are available for $10.
Spotlight on Students, Alumni, & Friends
The Spotlight on Students, Alumni & Friends section of our web site highlights the experiences social work students encounter in their academic programs and during their field placements. This section also focuses on the experiences of our alumni and friends as professionals in the community and as field instructors of our students. If you are a student, graduate or field instructor for the School of Social Work and would like to be featured in this section, please fill out a submission form. If you have any questions about this section or the form, please contact Amber Francis.