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- Asst. Professor Daphne Watkins selected to serve on American Psychological Association Working Group on Health Disparities in Boys and Men
Assistant Professor Daphne Watkins was selected to serve on the American Psychological Association's Working Group on Health Disparities in Boys and Men ( http://www.apa.org ). She was selected because of her strong background of achievement in the field of health disparities and concerns for boys and men.
- April 22, 2013
- Lena Le and Robert Siporin, MSW candidates, awarded University of Michigan NASW Student Social Worker 2013
Lena Le and Robert (Bobby) Siporin, MSW candidates, were awarded the University of Michigan NASW Student Social Worker 2013. Both students have demonstrated leadership qualities, academic excellence and a commitment to political or community action.
- April 17, 2013
- Robert Siporin, MSW candidate, awarded Wexner Graduate Fellowship
Robert (Bobby) Siporin, MSW candidate, was awarded a Wexner Graduate Fellowship. Wexner Fellows demonstrate excellence in academic achievement and possess the potential to assume significant professional leadership roles in the North American Jewish Community.
- April 17, 2013
Clinical Assistant Professor Julie Ribaudo recipient of 2013 Selma Fraiberg awardClinical Assistant Professor Julie Ribaudo is the recipient of the 2013 Selma Fraiberg award given by the Michigan Association for Infant Mental Health. The award recognizes her outstanding contributions in support of services for infants, toddlers and their families.
- April 15, 2013
Joint Doctoral Program graduate Orion Mowbray and Assoc. Prof. Andy Grogan-Kaylor highlighted in Sci-Mat Review of the Betty Ford InstituteJoint Doctoral Program graduate Orion Mowbray and Associate Professor Andy Grogan-Kaylor wrote a publication that was highlighted in an article, "Choosing Treatment Goals," ( http://bit.ly/138cKFd ) in the Sci-Mat Review of the Betty Ford Institute.
- April 15, 2013
- Doctoral student Guillermo Sanhueza has received a Rackham International Research Award to support his dissertation research on human rights violations in prison facilities in Chile.
This award is sponsored by Rackham School of Graduate Studies and the University of Michigan International Institute
- April 12, 2013
Associate Professor Robert Ortega receives Council on Social Work Education 2013 Distinguished Recent Contributions in Social Work Education AwardAssociate Professor Robert Ortega is the recipient of the Council on Social Work Education 2013 Distinguished Recent Contributions in Social Work Education Award. He is being honored for his innovative work on cultural humility.
- April 11, 2013
Prof. Letha Chadiha and Assoc. Prof. Leslie Hollingsworth receive 2013 Harold R. Johnson Diversity Service AwardProfessor Letha Chadiha and Associate Professor Leslie Hollingsworth are both recipients of the 2013 Harold R. Johnson Diversity Service Award. The award recognizes faculty who are dedicated to the development of a culturally and ethnically diverse campus community.
- April 11, 2013
- Professor Kathleen Faller elected to American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (APSAC)
Professor Kathleen Faller was elected to the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (APSAC). APSAC ( http://www.apsac.org/ ) is the leading national organization supporting professionals who serve children and families affected by child maltreatment and violence.
- April 11, 2013
- Assistant Professor Desmond Patton presenter at the 2013 Putting Knowledge to Use: Sharing Diverse Practices to Improve Teen Pregnancy Prevention Outcomes
Assistant Professor Desmond Patton is a presenter at the 2013 Putting Knowledge to Use: Sharing Diverse Practices to Improve Teen Pregnancy Prevention Outcomes sponsored by the Administration on Children, Youth and Families, and Family and Youth Services Bureau.
- April 10, 2013