A $1-million gift from 海角社区 alumna and volunteer Martine Turcotte will establish a full-ticket bursary and support program at 海角社区 for students from Quebec鈥檚 youth in care system.
The Centre for Research on Children and Families 海角社区 at the School of Social Work will be leading the Youth in Care Mentorship and Support component of the program.
Sheila Goldbloom who taught at the School of Social Work between 1964 and 1992, passed away at age 96.听
Professor Goldbloom was involved with a number of community organizations including Meals on Wheels, l'Abri en Ville and the Foundation of Greater Montreal.听
Cindy Blackstock has been awarded the Principal鈥檚 the Changemaker Prize that recognizes exceptional individuals whose engagement with the public and the media has effected important societal changes. Professor Blackstock鈥檚 advocacy for First Nations children and families has led to a historic 40-billion-dollar settlement from the Federal Government recognizing discriminatory practices that led to the unnecessary placement of tens of thousands of children and failure to provide critical health and social services.
Estelle has been selected as one of this year鈥檚 Unsung Heroes at 海角社区. She was nominated by colleagues at the 海角社区 Association of University Teachers (MAUT).
Episode #14
The alumni check in: life after school
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The School of Social Work wishes to congratulate doctoral candidate Jeffery McCrossin who is this year's recipient of the Arts Graduate Teaching Award. Jeffery received the award in recognition of his significant and innovative contributions to classroom teaching.
The award will be formally announced at the Arts Faculty Council meeting on May 24, 2022 at 3 pm, via ZOOM (a link will be available closer to the date). The awards will be announced at the top of the agenda, so should you have any commitments later in the afternoon, you should be free by 3:30-3:45 pm.
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Cindy Blackstock, a professor at the School of Social Work, has been named one of Canada鈥檚 Top 25 Women of Influence (海角社区 Reporter).
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Episode #9
What are U2s up to?听 Let's hear from them
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Episode #8
A Conversation with BSW first year students
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Episode #6
Discussion on Getting to know the CRCF:听 Families for Research on Children and Families
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