www.fordham.edu/gssAnnouncements
Here’s what’s happening, A to Z. Details on all announcements are located on the ground-floor and main-level bulletin boards.
**Candidate-for-degree cards are past due for all students who complete their MSW requirements at the end of fall semester 2009. Please contact Polly Kaplan (pokaplan@fordham.edu) immediately if you are a February 2010 graduate.**
*APA Workshops-October 3 at 12:40 p.m. Sign up on the ground floor bulletin board. Limit 20 students per session.
*Association of Black Social Workers Meeting – October 24, 12:40 p.m., room 142. All welcome.
*Supporting Families through Separation or Divorce: Legal Options and Parenting Issues, October 8, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. $30 for students
Continuing Education offerings at Fordham Westchester – Check the bulletin boards for additional information of the following workshops.
*Creative Arts Therapy – Music, Dance, Poetry and Journal Therapy, October 4, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., $40 for students
*Creative Arts Therapy – Psychodrama and Art Therapy, October 18, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., $40 for students.
*Homelessness Workshop – 10-22, room 230, 12:40-1:40 p.m.
*Bereavment Work with Children Workshop- 10-10, room G11, 12:40-1:40 p.m.
*Student Congress – Fall meetings for delegates are October 6, 8 and 10 at 12:40 p.m., room 120. Congress is composed of 1 to 3 students from each integrative seminar. Please consider volunteering.
*Writing services – Writing consultant is Jacqueline McKnight (jmckcsw@aol.com). Writing handbooks ($10) and a complete list of services are available in 106A.
This Week at GSS
9-28 Normal operating day.
9-29 Returning Students Forum, RM. 137, 12:40 p.m.
9-30 Advanced Year Integrated Seminar 9:30-11:30 a.m. / 5:30-7:30 p.m.
10-01 Returning Students Forum, RM. 137, 12:40 p.m.
Undoing Racism Workshop, 6-8 p.m.
10-02 Undoing Racism Workshop, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
10-03 APA Workshop (must sign up on ground floor bulletin board), Library, 12:40 p.m.
Important Reminders/Deadlines
*Parking permits – Secure your parking permit registration at the security desk. Upon completion, submit to security office, room 143, with car registration and student ID. Fee is $100 per year.
*Student ID cards are delivered to Henry Davis, room 106A, if you mailed your photo to Fordham. Otherwise, visit room 13G on the ground level to secure your card.
Community Events
*Sacred Text for Stressful Times: Interfaith Panel & Discussion-Thursday, Oct. 8th 7-8:30 p.m. at Fordham Westchester Campus. Please RSVP at cmwest@fordham.edu.
*Fordham University Graduate Student Retreat- Oct. 9-11 (Fri. early evening to Sun. noon). Location: Fordham's Retreat House, Goshen, N.Y. Cost: $50.00. Make checks payable to Fordham University Campus Ministry. Sign-up located in Westchester Campus Ministry Office room 133. Registration no later than Oct. 5th, 2009. Questions in care of Carol Gibney, (914) 367-3420 or cgibney@fordham.edu.*Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 2009 Walk- The Office of Campus Ministry is sponsoring a Fordham Westchester Team. To sign up, go to the Campus Ministry Bulletin Board outside of cafe. All are welcome! Contact: Carol Gibney, cgibney@fordham.edu
*NASW & the League of Women Voters of Westchester present "Health Care Issues: Urgent Issues, Critical Information" - A discussion on health care reform proposals & health care costs. Speakers: Mark Hannay, Dir. NY Metro Health Care for All Campaign, Mary Beth Morrissey, MPH, Health Care Attorney, Fordham Ravazzin Center on Aging. Date: Monday, October 19th, 2009. Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Place: New York Presbyterian Hospital-Main Bldg., 21 Bloomingdale Rd., White Plains, N.Y., 10605 (at Maple Ave.). For additional info: (914) 367-3100.
*Non-Profit /Government Careers & Internships Fair- Friday, Oct. 30, 2009, 3-6 p.m., Baruch College, 55 Lexington Ave., (24th St.), 14th Fl. Workshops at the fair are first come, first serve basis. Workshop #1: How to Apply for Federal Jobs, 3:30/5:00 p.m., Workshop #2: Careers with the State Department, 4:15/5:45 p.m. This fair is exclusively for graduate-level students & alumni. Find jobs & internships with non-profit city, state, & federal agencies. Over 30 attending agencies. No RSVP needed. Must wear business attire & submit a resume at the door for entry.
Student to Student
Do you have an announcement for other students; something to buy, sell, exchange; a group or activity you want to organize? Please e-mail your announcement to Henry Davis (hdavis8@fordham.edu) for posting.
*Returning Students’ Support Group – Have you been out of school for a long time, and would you like support from other students who are returning to school after a long gap since being in school? This group was suggested by a 2009 graduate, Meghan Longerhan, who is now willing to help other students organize a group. Carol Gibney, Associate Director of Campus Ministry, will also help. Please sign up on the ground-floor bulletin board if you are interested. The next meeting will be held on 10-01, starting at 12:40 p.m. in RM. 137.
*Students for Social Justice – Please sign up if you are interested in the student interest and social action group. Anne Treantafeles will help convene this group on both Thursdays and Saturdays.
Career Services/Licensing
Benay Lindenauer, Director of Career Services – lindenauer@fordham.edu, 212-636-7639.
