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M.S.W. Monthly Events Calendar:  May 2013
 
Our Monthly Events Calendar will not be updated during the summer months.  We will resume
postings in August 2013.
 
DATE EVENT TIME LOCATION
         
         
May 1
  W JOIN DEAN VAUGHAN  >>
8:30am - 10:00am 12th Floor
    for Coffee, Connecting and
  LC Campus
    Conversation - "Then and Now:
   
    The Strongest Nonprofits for the    
    Future"    
         
May 2   TH "OUR DAILY BREAD" >> 7:00pm - 9:00pm Pope Aud.
    Feeding the Hungry in NY City
  LC Campus
    A GSS Documentary Premiere
   
         
May 3
  F Last Day of Field Instruction for
   
    21/hr-Week Students
   
         
May 4   S LEARNED LUNCH >> 12:40pm - 1:30pm Room 519
    Come Meet Rita Cosby!
  LC Campus
    Renowned Emmy Winning TV
   
    Host, Veteran Correspondent    
    and Best Selling Author    
         
    Black Social Workers Group
12:40pm - 1:30pm Room 713
        LC Campus
         
May 7
  T Last Day of Tuesday Classes
 
       
May 8   W Last Day of Wednesday Classes    
         
May 10
  F Last Day of Field Instruction for
 
    28/hr-Week Students
   
         
May 11
  S Last Day of Saturday Classes  
         
    CELEBRATING DEAN VAUGHAN >>    
    GSS Barbecue Reception 12:00pm Plaza
                   and   LC Campus
    Dean Vaughan's Last Lecture at GSS 2:00pm 12th Floor
    "Looking Backward to Look Forward"
  LC Campus
         
May 13
  M
Last Day of Monday Classes
 
         
May 15   W WESTCHESTER GRADUATION PARTY
5:30pm - 7:30pm WC Campus
         
May 16   TH Last Day of Thursday Classes  
         
May 17   F LINCOLN CENTER GRADUATION
6:00pm - 10:00pm Pope Aud.
    PARTY   LC Campus
         
    Integrative Seminar - Foundation Yr   LC Campus &
   

WC Campus
         
May 18   S First Day of Saturday
 
    Summer Classes  
         
May 20   M GRADUATION CEREMONY
4:00pm Avery Fisher
        Hall
         
May 21
  T First Day of Tuesday      
    Summer Classes      
         
May 23
  TH First Day of Thursday    
    Summer Classes  
         
May 27   M MEMORIAL DAY -    
    UNIVERSITY CLOSED
   
         

 
LEARNED LUNCHES

Learned Lunch events continue this month.  Pre-registration is required!  Refreshments will be served!
  • Lincoln Center Campus - Sign-up sheets are on the door of Room 717-A or e-mail Polly Kaplan at pokaplan@fordham.edu.
  • Westchester Campus - Please sign up with Laura Sutter in Room 106-A or e-mail her at lsutter@fordham.edu.
RITA COSBY

Renowned Emmy Winning TV Host and Veteran Correspondent Rita Cosby will be speaking at a Learned Lunch on Saturday, May 4th from 12:40pm to 1:30pm in Room 519.  All students are welcome to attend and pizza and soda will be served.  There is no RSVP required for this event.


LMSW REVIEW SESSIONS AND TARGETED LEARNING SESSIONS


LMSW Reviews have been scheduledon the LC Campus for graduating students ONLY.  All sessions are the same, you need only attend one.  There is no charge.  These sessions are a repeat of those held in February so no new information will be presented. 
Sign up on the door of Room #717E.

Wednesday, May 29th from 6:00pm - 9:00pm - Pope Auditorium
Saturday, June 1st from 1:00pm - 4:00pm - Pope Auditorium

Targeted Learning Sessions covering Practice, Assessment and Ethics will also be held.  Sessions are identical so there is no need to attend more than one.  These sessions are also being held on the LC Campus. 

Wednesday, May 1st from 10:00am to 12:30pm - Room #514
Thursday, June 6th from 2:00pm to 4:30pm - Room #713


LMSW ONLINE PRACTICE QUESTIONS

LC Campus

Room 712 has practice questions loaded on the two computers next to the teacher's desk.  There is daily availability, and you should limit your time to 2 hours.  Room 704 has one computer that is available Monday to Friday from 10:00am to 5:00pm.  

We also have Laptops available for home use.  There is a 3-day limit and a $40 refundable deposit is required.  For home use, please contact Dean Sandra Turner at
.

WC Campus 

Practice tests are available daily on one of the computers in the computer lab,Room 220.  Passcodes and directions are printed next to the computer.  Please limit use to 2 hours during peak times.

Laptop computers are available for short-term loansPlease note there is a $40 refundable deposit collected at the time of sign-out.  Contact Laura Sutter at
lsutter@fordham.edu or (914) 367-3108.  You can also visit her office in Room 106A.


GRADUATION PARTIES

LC Campus: The Lincoln Center Graduation Party will be held on Friday, May 17th from 6:00pm to 10:00pm in the Pope Auditorium.  Graduates are invited to bring guests.  The cost is $20/per person which includes dinner, drinks, and dancing.  If you paln to attend you must RSVP to Johnny Torres beforehand so we can ensure seating and food.  He is located in Room 726.  He can also be reached by email at
jtorres@fordham.edu.  You can pay when you sign up or later at the door the night of the event. 

WC Campus: The Westchester Campus Graduation BBQ will be held on Wednesday, May 15th from 5:30pm to 7:30pm.  The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children (maximum fee per family $30).  Please RSVP to Laura Sutter at lsutter@fordham.edu or (914) 367-3108.


COMMENCEMENT

Commencement for GSS is Monday, May 20th at Avery Fisher Hall.  The ceremony will begin at 4:00pm, and doors will open for guests at 3:30pm
.  Graduates should report to Lincoln Center no later than 2:30pm.


SUMMER SCHOOL SCHEDULE

The Summer 2013 class schedule is as follows:
Saturday classes begin May 18th
Tuesday classes begin May 21st
Thursday classes begin May 23rd


MAY AND AUGUST GRADUATES

Be sure to check the
Continuing Education section of this website to learn about conferences, seminars and classes that are available as you move through your social work career. 
 
 

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