| February 09, 2012 | Lecture: Using Evidence Based Practices to Improve Outcomes in Child Welfare Services Evidence-based or research based interventions are rapidly becoming the state-of-the-art in health care and behavioral health areas, but are still fairly new in child welfare service systems. Until recently, there were few models that had been rigorously tested and demonstrated effective for altering child welfare outcomes. Mark Chaffin, Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, will review findings from intervention outcome and scaled-up implementation studies that support use of evidence-based practices in child welfare systems and describe the characteristics of better supported intervention models. Brown Lounge 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM | | February 09, 2012 | Why do individuals comply with mass drug administration for lymphatic filariasis? Alison Krental, a researcher at the London School of Hygiene and Medicine, will present a case study from the Alor District in Indonesia. McMillan Hall, Room 149 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | | February 10, 2012 | Professional Development: Introduction to Parent-Child Interaction Therapy
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) is an empirically-supported treatment for young children with emotional and behavioral disorders that places emphasis on improving the quality of the parent-child relationship and changing parent-child interaction patterns. This workshop will provide an introduction to key elements of PCIT and demonstrate how therapists can coach parents in the necessary skills. There is a fee for this workshop. Registration is required. Danforth University Center, Room 234 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM | | February 10, 2012 | Professional Development: Establishing a Positive Organizational Culture What separates great places to work from places that offer employees “just a job”? One of the answers lies in the workplace environment. This seminar will explore the key elements of a positive organizational culture and the steps necessary to establish a constructive work environment. There is a fee for this workshop. Registration is required. Danforth University Center, Room 276 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM | | February 10, 2012 | Ozioma Learn how to use the Ozioma database to search for health statistics from the most trusted sites in one place (National Cancer Institute, Centers for Disease Control, American Cancer Society and more than 70 other reliable sources). No registration needed.
Goldfarb 330 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM | | February 10, 2012 | Lecture: Healing the Heart of Democracy Parker Palmer, bestselling author, educator, and founder of the Center for Courage and Renewal, will present as part of the Washington University Assembly Series. Graham Chapel 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM | | February 13, 2012 | Faculty Colloquium: US Cultural Involvement and its Relationship with Suicidal Behaviors among Dominican Youth: Findings from the Dominican Republic Youth Survey Assistant Professor Juan Pena will present. Goldfarb 132 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | | February 15, 2012 | Lecture: The Future of Nonprofit Social Services: Challenges and Opportunities for Policy and Practice Professor Steven Rathgeb Smith, Visiting Professor of Public Affairs at American University and the Nancy Bell Evans Professor of Public Affairs at the University of Washington, will present. Brown Lounge 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | | February 16, 2012 | Guze Symposium on Alcohol: College-Age Drinking: A Report Card Presenters at this 1-day symposium will include experts on
research related to college-age drinking. Topics include risky behaviors, public health effects, interventions, and drinking trends. Eric P. Newman Education Center | Medical School Campus 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM | | February 16, 2012 | Brown School Alumni Association Speed Networking Event Goldfarb 132 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM | | February 17, 2012 | Professional Development-Looking Beyond "Risk Factors" in the Evaluation of People Who are Seriously Suicidal Deciding ‘what to do next’ when evaluating a suicidal individual, particularly one with a well-established mental disorder, can be among the most difficult tasks for mental health professionals. This workshop shares a methodical approach for evaluating patients in acute care clinical settings—a strategy to address these ‘what to do next’ questions. Class size is limited to 40; registration is required. There is a fee for this workshop. Goldfarb 132 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM | | February 17, 2012 | Professional Development: Navigating Ethical Considerations in Reporting Suspected Abuse Reasonable suspicion serves as the standard threshold for when to report suspected child abuse; however, there is little guidance on how to interpret the term. This workshop will review the ethical and legal requirements pertaining to mandatory reporting, recognizing abuse, and best practice. Class size is limited to 50; registration is required. There is a fee for this workshop. Registration is required. Danforth University Center, Room 276 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM | | February 17, 2012 | Lecture: Challenges for Suicide Prevention: Evaluating U.S. Public Health Approaches Dr. Eric D. Caine, M.D., the John Romano Professor and Chair of the Department of Psychiatry, and Co-Director for the Center for the Study and Prevention of Suicide at the University of Rochester, will examine the issues that represent core challenges which must be addressed if we propose to prevent suicide at national, community, or institutional levels.
This is a free event; a $10 administrative fee applies if social work CEUs are requested.
Brown Lounge 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM | | February 17, 2012 | Buder Center's 5th Annual Trivia Night Join us for the Buder Center's 5th Annual Trivia Night. $20 per person. Tables of 10 Available. Call Lynn Mitchell at 314-935-8868 for additional information. Brown Lounge 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM | | February 18, 2012 | Focus on MPH, an Introduction to Public Health: "Solving Problems with a Transdisciplinary Approach" The Focus on MPH is a half-day program for prospective students. Join us to learn about our innovative public health curriculum through faculty lectures, career presentations, and a student panel. Learn how the Brown School's transdisciplinary problem-solving approach can help you to understand and apply principles to improve population health, particularly among vulnerable communities.
Brown Lounge 8:30 AM - 2:15 PM | | February 20, 2012 | Basic Search Strategies Learn the basic search strategies and use them in a database search. No registration needed. Goldfarb 330 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | | February 21, 2012 | Don’t Sign Your Rights Away: Author's Rights Hope to publish an article in the future? Learn how to retain your rights so you can freely use your own work for teaching, scholarly, and professional activities. No registration needed. Goldfarb 359 3:15 PM - 3:45 PM | | February 21, 2012 | Master of Social Work Information Session Information session for prospective MSW students. Learn about the curriculum, admissions requirements, scholarships and practicum opportunities from an admissions representative and current students. Goldfarb 132 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | | February 21, 2012 | The 2012 Election - Our Voice, Our Vote The Society of Black Student Social Workers (SBSSW) is hosting a Roundtable Forum to discuss the top campaign issues affecting the Black community and how the Black community has been portrayed in the upcoming election. Panel partcipants will include members of the St. Louis Community. Brown Lounge 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | | February 22, 2012 | Lecture: Developing Financial Capability in New York City Jonathan Mintz, Director of the New York City Office of Financial Empowerment, will present. Mr. Mintz is leading Mayor Bloomberg’s innovative initiative to reach low-income New Yorkers with financial counseling, credit repair, saving, and other financial services, described in a recent report: Municipal Financial Empowerment, A Supervitamin for Public Programs.
This lecture is organized and supported by the Center for Social Development at Washington University’s Brown School, and the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. For more information, contact: Carrie Freeman at cfreeman@wustl.edu. Brown Lounge 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM | | February 22, 2012 | Don’t Sign Your Rights Away: Author's Rights Hope to publish an article in the future? Learn how to retain your rights so you can freely use your own work for teaching, scholarly, and professional activities. No registration needed. Goldfarb 330 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM | | February 24, 2012 | Professional Development-Pursuing Social Change: The Ethics of Social Justice The NASW Code of Ethics encourages social workers to strive to ensure access to needed information, services, and resources; equality of opportunity; and meaningful participation in decision making for all people. This workshop will encourage participants to explore how they integrate this core value in their professional lives and what challenges them in that process. There is a fee for this workshop. Registration is required. Danforth University Center, Room 276 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM | | February 25, 2012 | Black Expressions In celebration of Black History Month, the Community Arts Initiative (CAI) and the Society of Black Student Social Workers (SBSSW) have collaborated to host the event "Black Expressions". Black Expressions will be a showcase of local Black artists, artisans, and performers. Following the performances, a panel discussion will be held with the artists. Discussion will focus on what the arts mean to the Black community and to our world community, more generally. Artists will also discuss the various ways in which the arts can be used to foster healthy communities, serve as a therapeutic tool or advocate for justice. Brown Lounge 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | | February 27, 2012 | Work & Livable Lives Conference This two-day event features several panel discussions and sessions devoted to what social conditions and policy supports can make life with a low or moderate income stable, secure, satisfying, and successful. Several Brown School community members, including Professors Mark Rank, Timothy McBride, and Michael Sherraden will be presenting.
All sessions are free and open to the public. Anheuser-Busch Hall | Bryan Cave Moote Courtroom 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM | | February 27, 2012 | Seminar: How Brain and Cognative Reseve Factors Influence Preclinical and Symptomatic Alzheimer's Disease Catharine Roe will present as part of the Friedman Center's Clinical Issues of Aging Seminar Series. 4488 Forest Park | Lower Level Conference Room 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | | March 01, 2012 | Lecture: Social Dance as an Agent of Community Development: An Interactive Experience with Latin American Dance as Nonverbal Communication This interactive workshop with the Artistic Director of Ballet Hispanico will utilize the Tango and Rueda de Casino (salsa) to demonstrate how social partner dancing is a vital community developer in Latin America. These two forms have a structure that allow participants to explore the world of nonverbal communication, helping to break down social barriers and allowing people to connect on a kinesthetic level. This is a free event but class size is limited. AE Hotchner Studio Theater, Mallinckrodt Center 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM | | March 02, 2012 | Professional Development: Assessment and Treatment of Bipolar Disorder in Children This workshop will include an overview of the assessment of bipolar disorder in children—what it is and what it isn’t, and how to complete a diagnostic evaluation. Lecture, discussion, and videoclips of sessions will be used to illustrate clinical points. Class size is limited to 50; registration is required. There is a fee for this workshop. Danforth University Center, Room 276 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM | | March 02, 2012 | Workshop: Effective Communication for Helping Victims of Crime and Violence Crime and violence are experiences that trigger new behaviors and unfamiliar needs. This session will identify best practices for helping victims through initial and residual trauma associated with crime. Class size is limited; registration is required. There is a fee for this workshop.
Danforth University Center, Room 234 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM | | March 16, 2012 | Field Instructor Appreciation Event OFE sponsored Field Instructor appreciation event Brown Lounge 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM | | March 19, 2012 | Seminar: Elder Law Issues Debra K. Schuster, PC, will present as part of the Friedman Center's Clinical Issuees of Aging Seminar Series. 4488 Forest Park | Lower Level Conference Room 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | | March 20, 2012 | Master of Social Work Information Session Information session for prospective MSW students. Learn about the curriculum, admissions requirements, scholarships and practicum opportunities from an admissions representative and current students. Goldfarb 132 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | | March 21, 2012 | Master of Public Health Information Session Information session for prospective MPH students. Learn about the curriculum, admissions requirements, scholarships, and practicum opportunities from an admissions representative and current students. Goldfarb 132 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | | March 30, 2012 | MPH Admitted Student Program 2012 The MPH Admitted Student Program is an opportunity to learn about the Brown School, Washington University, our community, and everything you need to know before making this important decision. Brown Lounge 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM | | March 31, 2012 | MPH Admitted Student Program 2012 The MPH Admitted Student Program is an opportunity to learn about the Brown School, Washington University, our community, and everything you need to know before making this important decision. Brown Lounge 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM | | April 11, 2012 | Master of Public Health Information Session Information session for prospective MPH students. Learn about the curriculum, admissions requirements, scholarships, and practicum opportunities from an admissions representative and current students. Goldfarb 132 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | | April 20, 2012 | MSW Admitted Student Program 2012 The MSW Admitted Student Program is an opportunity to learn about the Brown School, Washington University, our community, and everything you need to know before making this important decision. Brown Lounge 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM | | April 21, 2012 | MSW Admitted Student Program 2012 MSW Admitted Student Program 2012
The MSW Admitted Student Program is an opportunity for admitted students to learn about the Brown School, Washington University, our community, and everything you need to know before making this important decision.
Brown Hall, Room 100 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM | | April 30, 2012 | Developing Knowledge for Practice:Thesis Presentation by RS Students Developing Knowledge for Practice: Thesis Presentation by Students in the Research Specialization
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Brown Lounge 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM | | April 30, 2012 | 12th Annual Friedman Lecture - The Aging Mind: Realities and Myths John C. Morris, the Harvey A. and Dorismae Hacker Friedman Distinguished Professor of Neurology and
Director, Knight Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center at Washington University School of Medicine, will present.
The lecture will be followed by a reception a the Danforth University Center.
Graham Chapel 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | | May 02, 2012 | Distinguished Alumni Awards Join faculty, staff, students and graduates in celebrating the accomplishments of our distinguished alumni and faculty. Steinberg Auditorium, Danforth Campus 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | | May 16, 2012 | Master of Public Health Information Session Information session for prospective MPH students. Learn about the curriculum, admissions requirements, scholarships, and practicum opportunities from an admissions representative and current students. Goldfarb 132 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | | May 17, 2012 | Buder Blessing Buder Center's Annual Buder Blessing Brown Lounge 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM |
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