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Andrew Grogan-Kaylor Published in Strategic Entrepreneurship JournalAssociate Professor Andrew Grogan-Kaylor's quantitative research on Base-of-the-Pyramid (BoP) enterprises is published in the "Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal".
- March 12, 2014
Andrew Grogan-Kaylor and Shawna Lee's Research on Spanking Featured on CBS Detroit and in the Washington PostAssociate Professor Andrew Grogan-Kaylor and Assistant Professor Shawna Lee's research on spanking was featured in the Washington Post and CBS Detroit.
- March 11, 2014
- Office of Field Instruction Feature Published in Concentrate
A feature on the Office of Field Instruction, "U-M's School of Social Work: Not Just an Ivory Tower" was published in Concentrate.
- March 5, 2014
- SSW Wikipedia Page Launched
Sarah Beu and Laura Alexander, MSW students have created a Wikipedia page for the School of Social Work.
- March 5, 2014
Larry Gant Interviewed on NPR about Opportunities for Students in DetroitProfessor Lary Gant was interviewed on NPR about providing opportunities for college students to get out of their classrooms and to take what they're learning and put it into practice in Detroit.
- March 3, 2014
- Shari Robinson-Lynk Will Receive Honorary Lavender Degree from Spectrum Center
ShariLynn Robinson-Lynk, LEO Adjunct Faculty and Assistant Director for Engaged Learning Partnerships at the Ginsberg Center will receive the Honorary Lavender Degree and deliver the keynote address at the Spectrum Center graduation ceremony. The Honorary Lavender Degree traditionally honors the work and commitment of an individual to the University of Michigan’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and ally and similarly-identified community.
- March 3, 2014
- Adrienne Dessel Honored by the Simmons School of Social Work Alumni Association
LEO Intermittent Lecturer Adrienne Dessel is being honored by the Simmons School of Social Work Alumni Association for her article entitled: "Intergroup Dialogue Courses on Sexual Orientation: Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Student Experiences and Outcomes," published in the Journal of Homosexuality.
- February 28, 2014
- SSW Web Team Implements Accessibility Improvements
The SSW Web Team worked with the Office for Institutional Equity to make the SSW website more friendly to the visually impaired. Improvements were made to color contrast and keyboard usability, as well as mobile behavior. The Office for Institutional Equity appreciates the SSW Web Team's prompt attention to accessibility issues.
- February 28, 2014
- Desmond Patton's op-ed on Internet banging published in the Detroit News
Assistant Professor Desmond Patton had an op-ed "Internet banging reaches Detroit's police chief" published in the Detroit News.
- February 27, 2014
Robert Taylor Awarded the 2014 PearmainProfessor Robert Taylor has been awarded the 2014 Pearmain Prize. He is being recognized for making outstanding contributions to the field of translational aging research that demonstrates excellence in bridging science to practice and/or policy. This prize recognizes the sustained body of work produced by Professor Taylor.
The University of Southern California Edward R. Roybal Institute on Aging fosters and recognizes excellence in research and community partnerships that further the needs of minority older persons, particularly those from undeserved backgrounds. Toward that end, the Pearmain Prize for Excellence in Research on Aging was established.
- February 27, 2014