University at Albany School of Social Welfare Headlines http://www.albany.edu/news University at Albany School of Social Welfare Headlines en-us Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:02:47 EST RedDot CMS 7.5 UAlbany Dean Contributes to Aging Education http://www.albany.edu/news/release_7980.php University at Albany School of Social Welfare Dean Katharine Briar-Lawson is being recognized for her contributions to social work education and advocacy with the Hartford Partnership Program for Aging Education Leadership Award for Outstanding Dean.


Dean Katharine Briar-Lawson is a 30-year veteran in aging, social welfare and social work education. (Photo Mark Schmidt)

]]> Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST 7162C8AF87F94A5A90430ED3B5F81E98 Africa Study Trip Transformative Experience http://www.albany.edu/news/campus_news_7890.php On a trip to Ethiopia this summer, a group of UAlbany School of Social Welfare students stopped at the Church of St. Mary on Mount Entoto, known for its healing waters. It is here where thousands of people infected with HIV/AIDS go in hope of being cured by the holy water provided through the church on the mountain’s summit.


Worshippers outside the Church of Saint Mary on Mount Entoto, near Addis Ababa in Ethiopia.(earthphotos.com)

]]> Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST DB172E0723A640FBB3162A3BDDB5C221 UAlbany Coalition Highlights Healthy Eating http://www.albany.edu/news/campus_news_7791.php In the current economy, getting the daily required servings of fruits and vegetables is even harder in communities like West Hill. The Healthy Hearts on the Hill Coalition is working to improve the nutritional value of meals, whether at food pantries or in people's own homes.


From left, Health Hearts on the Hill Coalition founders Rev. Beresford Bailey of the Star of Bethlehem Baptist Church, UAlbany's Lisa Ferretti, Dr. Bob Paeglow of Koinonia Primary Care, and Albany Mayor Jerry Jennings. (Photo Mark Schmidt)

]]> Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST D2AC18323E5B4E5BB8D25ADA32CD65A5 $1.1 Million Grant Focuses on Curbing Obesity http://www.albany.edu/news/release_7703.php University at Albany School of Public Health researchers Janine M. Jurkowski and Kirsten K. Davison have received a $1.1 million stimulus grant through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) to address the national childhood obesity epidemic.


UAlbany researchers are seeking to encourage good eating habits and curb obesity through a new $1.1 million grant through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

]]> Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST FB3649477B164B69BEFA78457590069D McCarthy Elected to NASW Board http://www.albany.edu/news/campus_news_7479.php Social workers serve a key role in providing mental health services. When there has been a fatal accident, it is often the social worker who meets the family in the emergency room. Social workers serve on child abuse reporting teams for hospitals and with crisis units to evaluate the mental health status of people needing emergency care.


Mary McCarthy, director of the Social Work Education Consortium of UAlbany's School of Social Welfare, was elected to the board of the National Association of Social Workers. (Photo Mark Schmidt)

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