3-2-10

John Bricout, associate professor and associate director for research, is the coauthor of a new article, "Leveraging Online Social Networks for People with Disabilities in Emergency Communications and Recovery," published in the International Journal of Emergency Management (2010, 7, 59-74). His article was highlighted in a recent press release distributed by the publisher, Interscience Media.

1-20-10
Haiti Relief — Collaboration with Catholic Charities of Central Florida

Update on the situation: At present US citizens and Haitian-nationals returning from Haiti are being processed at Sanford airport. Many are arriving barefoot, cold and without adequate clothing. They are being put up in hotels until they can be reunited with family members from across the US. The next group to arrive will be Haitian citizens with refugee status in the US. There are more than 4000 expected to arrive in Central Florida over the next several weeks. Catholic Charities will be working to help these families resettle in the US.

Immediate Resource Needs: Coats, blankets, diapers, diapee wipes, etc., donations to Catholic Charities. Drop off location:Catholic Charities of Central Florida, 1819 N Semoran Blvd., Orlando, FL 32807

Immediate, Urgent Need for Creole Speakers:
Please contact Glenda Agosto, MSW, Integration Assistance Services Coordinator, at 407-658-1818 ext 2061 if you are able to provide any assistance with language translation and interpretation.

Longer term resettlement of refugees: Volunteers will be needed to help settle and promote self-sufficiency of incoming refugees. Please click here for volunteer needs.

If you would like to be involved in the School of Social Work's ongoing involvement with this project please contact Dr. Denise Gammonley.

1-15-10
Haiti Relief

January 15, 2010
Prayers and thoughts from the students, alumni, staff and faculty of the School of Social Work go out to the people of Haiti in their time of great need. In cooperation with the College of Health and Public Affairs and the Salvation Army, the school will be collecting blankets, shoes, and clothing for all ages and sizes. Boxes will be located in HPA I and II. If you need asistance in bringing your donation to the colelction site, please contact our main office 407-823-2114 for assistance.

12-16-09

Congratulations to Associate Professor Ana Leon and B.S.W. Coordinator and Instructor Robin Kohn for their selection as 2008-2010 honorees in the "Women Making History: The Faculty Women Prominence Project." The project honors UCF faculty and administrators who have had significant national and/or international recognition. Leon and Kohn will be fetted at a March 24, 2010, luncheon sponsored by the project.

9-17-09

Fall 2009
Social Work Works!
The School of Social Work is proud to share its latest news with students, alumni, faculty members and community partners in this electronic publication (click on title above).

8-19-09

UCF, State Attorney's Office Identify Ways to Reduce Truancy

A new report from the University of Central Florida will guide local efforts to reduce truancy among elementary school children, who return to the classroom on Aug. 24.

8-13-09

Scholarship Opportunities!

The School of Social Work invites you to apply for our scholarship opportunities. We are proud to offer several scholarships, click here for full scholarship information.

Health Resources and Services Administration Scholarship

The School of Social Work is proud to inform you of a tremendous scholarship opportunity.  Thanks to the efforts of the College of Health and Public Affairs we are pleased to announce the availability of scholarships for economically disadvantaged graduate students. Click Here for application and details.

7-31-09

New Course in Spring 2010
SOW 6726.0001 - Social Work Practice with Children from Birth to Age Five and Their Families
Mondays, 6:30 to 9:50 p.m.
The school is pleased to announce a new course offering in spring 2010 for social work students, non-majors throughout the university and community professionals. For further information, click here or contact Associate Professor Ana Leon at leon@mail.ucf.edu or 407-823-6195.