Social work lecture series to address pressing issues
The George Warren Brown School of Social Work’s spring lecture series addresses a broad spectrum of issues from elder care to the future of social policy. The series will kick off Feb. 7 with a lecture by Melvin Oliver, Ph.D., titled “Can We Preserve the Progressive Soul of Asset-Based Social Policy?” Oliver is a professor of sociology and dean of social sciences in the College of Letters and Sciences at the University of California, Santa Barbara. All lectures will be held at noon in Brown Hall, Room 124.
Incredibly dedicated
Photo by Robert BostonRuth Guzman receives the 2004 Dean’s Distinguished Service Award — the highest honor given to a medical staff member.
Post office moves from ‘temporary’ place
After being in a “trailer” for more than 20 years, it’s headed to its hopefully permanent location in The Village.
Drumline dynamo
Photo by Mary ButkusVashon High School drummers perform during the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Celebration in Graham Chapel.
Saigh Foundation provides professorship gift; Rudy installed in recent ceremony
Yoram Rudy joined the University this fall as professor of biomedical engineering with joint appointments in the School of Medicine.
Advanced recognition
Photo by Kevin LowderA reception celebrated the recent national recognition earned by the Center for Mental Health Services Research.
M.L.A. lecture series focuses on leadership
After the fact, national and international leaders are often judged on one thing — their success. University College in Arts & Sciences’ 24th Annual Master of Liberal Arts (M.L.A.) Lecture Series will focus on “Leadership Successes and Failures” on Saturdays in February. Although the topic wasn’t chosen as a direct reflection of any current political […]
Gloria White award nominees sought
The Office of Human Resources is seeking nominations for the Gloria W. White Distinguished Service Award, which recognizes a staff member for exceptional effort and contributions that result in the enhancement of the University. Nominations must be submitted by Feb. 18. The annual award was named for the late Gloria W. White, who retired in […]
Memorial service for David Hadas Feb. 5
He was a professor of English and of Religious Studies in Arts & Sciences for nearly 40 years.
Helping scholars help others
Stephanie Kurtzman knows a few things about volunteering. She also knows about olives. She can’t stand them. Kurtzman, director of community service, spent two months after college graduation working on an Israeli kibbutz, a communal living environment. She studied Hebrew and worked on the assembly line in an olive factory. “I hate olives!” Kurtzman said. […]
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