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.**
*Fordham University Westchester Class Ring Event hosted by Jostens- Saturday, 10/17, 11:30 a.m.- 2 p.m., Main Lobby.
*Association of Black Social Workers Meeting – October 24, 12:40 p.m., room 142. All welcome.
Continuing Education offerings at Fordham Westchester – Check the bulletin boards for additional information of the following workshops.
*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 meeting for delegates is October 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
10-12: Columbus Day-University closed.
10-13: Students for Social Justice Mtg., RM. 117, 12:40-1:40 p.m.
10-14: Advanced Year Integrated Seminar, 9:30-11:30 a.m./5:30-7:30 p.m.
10-15: Normal operating day.
10-16: Normal operating day
10-17: Fordham University Westchester Class Ring Event hosted by Jolstens. Main lobby,
11:30 a.m.- 2 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
*Ron Chisom speaks at WESPAC! Undoing Racism: Organizing in Action. Thursday, October 22nd from 7:30-9:30 p.m. WESPAC Loft, located at 255 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd @ Post Road, 2nd Fl., White Plains, NY. RSVP: AntiracistAlliance@gmail.com. Follow up meetings for graduates of the Undoing Racism Community Organizing Workshop on Monday 5:30-7 p.m. on November 2, December 7th @ Fordham University/Westchester Campus in Harrison
*The Link Between Domestic/Intimate Partner Violence and Animal Abuse. In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month Victims Assistance Services, a component of WestCOP. Speaker Phil Arkow of American Humane Society and a panel of local professional will discuss how domestic violence affects everyone, including our pets. Date: Tuesday, October 13th, 2009. Time: 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Location: YWCA of White Plains & Central Westchester, 515 North Ave., White Plains, NY 10605. Light refreshments will be provided. RSVP to Rebecca deSimone, rdesimone@westcop.org.
*GSS Men in Social Work, Saturday, 10/10, RM. G12, 12:40-1:40 p.m.
*Students for Social Justice, Tuesday, 10/13, RM. 117 12:40-1:40 p.m.
*After Suicide Attempts and Completions: What Comes Next? , St. Vincent's Hospital Westchester, Thursday, 10/29, 12:30-4 p.m., 275 North St., Harrison, N.Y. 10528. Fee: $25 per person, includes lunch.
*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.
Career Services/Licensing
Benay Lindenauer, Director of Career Services – lindenauer@fordham.edu, 212-636-7639.
