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Congratulations to Professor Delphine Collin-Vezina for SSHRC Partnership grant

Professor Delphine Collin-Vezina has been awarded a $2.5 million SSHRC Partnership grant over 7 years to support the Canadian Consortium on Child Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care.

Published: 27 May 2020

Student Tomas Jirousek Named Inaugural Recipient of the Moral Courage in Reconciliation Award

Tomas Jirousek’s courageous and respectful leadership to change the Redmen name and efforts to educate and engage students in active reconciliation impressed Indigenous Access ۲ݮƵ (IAM) and by unanimous agreement of their awards committee, Tomas was named the inaugural recipient of the Moral Courage in Reconciliation Award.

Published: 11 May 2020

Prof Collin-Vézina's publication in The Conversation

Four priorities are suggested in this brief article for planning schools’ re-opening in order for schools to step up to play a significant role in the lives of vulnerable children and youth.

Read more here.

Published: 5 May 2020

BSW student, Andrew Seinet-Spaulding, nominated for ۲ݮƵ athlete of the year

MONTREAL - The major award nominees have been announced for ۲ݮƵ University's 43rd annual athletics gala, an event scheduled to be held on April 19, via a virtual online Facebook Premiere broadcast, as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

For full details, click here.

Published: 15 Apr 2020

Feature article tells the story of ۲ݮƵ alumna and Executive Director of ICAN-۲ݮƵ, Amal Elsana Alhjooj

Dr. Amal Elsana Alhjooj, ۲ݮƵ MSW and PhD alumna, and currently the Executive Director of ۲ݮƵ’s International Community Action Network (ICAN), has been the focus of a feature article in the Times of Israel: Far from her village, rare Bedouin feminist fights for Israeli women and peace. 

See here for full details. 

Published: 2 Mar 2020

Lillian Iannone: Honourary Social Worker

Lillian was recently recognized for her dedication and exceptional work as the recipient of the Arts Award of Excellence for Administrative and Support Staff.  Lillian Iannone has been a member of the ۲ݮƵ community and School of Social Work for 45 years. At the age of 17, straight out of high school, Lillian interviewed for a position at the School and has been there ever since. She is currently the Administrative & Student Affairs Coordinator. 

Published: 14 Feb 2020

It is with deep sadness that The ۲ݮƵ School of Social Work announces the passing of Darrell Johnson

Darrell Roy Johnson, 59, of Montréal died on February 9, 2020 at the Cornwall Hospice in Cornwall, Ontario. He spent his final days surrounded by family members and friends as well as many caring doctors, nurses, and personal support workers. He struggled valiantly following his brain tumour diagnosis in November 2018, always retaining his characteristic sense of humour and hope, but eventually succumbed to complications from the condition.

Published: 12 Feb 2020

PhD candidate Melanie Doucet presents at the Special Commission

PhD candidate Melanie Doucet presented compelling testimony about the experiences and needs of young people leaving out of home care to the Special Commission on the Rights of the Child and Youth Protection.  

See Montreal Gazette for full report.

Published: 21 Jan 2020

Professor Trocmé at the Special Commission on Children's Rights and Youth Protection

On December 10th, Professor Trocmé presented child protection research and recommendations to the Special Commission on Children's Rights and Youth Protection. He argued for a more flexible approach in collaboration with professionals and community agencies with better access to specialized services.

Published: 17 Dec 2019

Professor Boatswain-Kyte on the overrepresentation of Black children in the protection system to the Special Commission on Children's Rights and Youth Protection

Professor Alicia Boatswain-Kyte and colleagues submitted a report on the overrepresentation of Black children in the protection system to the Special Commission on Children's Rights and Youth Protection.

For further details, click here.

Published: 17 Dec 2019

Death of Fleurette Osborne, community activist and founding President of the Black Women of Canada

Fleurette Osborne, MSW ۲ݮƵ, died in Hamilton, Ontario on November 23, at the age of 92. Her body is currently in the care of Kane Fetterly funeral home. Important documents are missing. Fleurette was a community activist and founding member and President of the Black Women of Canada.

For further details, click here.

Published: 17 Dec 2019

School of Social Work lecturer Corrie Sirota-Frankel gives a Tedx Talk on bereavement and loss

School of Social Work lecturer Corrie Sirota-Frankel gives a Tedx Talk on bereavement and loss

View it here: https://youtu.be/PQ27tYEb74Y

Published: 4 Dec 2019

Delphine Collin-Vézina, Director of the CRCF, presented to the Special Commission on Children's Rights and Youth Protection

Delphine Collin-Vézina, Director of the CRCF, presented to the Special Commission on Children's Rights and Youth Protection.

Read the highlights of her presentation in The Gazette.

Published: 6 Nov 2019

In Celebration of Dr. Sydney Duder

After 45 years of teaching, Dr. Sydney Duder is set to retire at the age of 98. Arts Student Ambassador Sophie Brzozowski chatted with Sydney about her time at ۲ݮƵ, and what she looks forward to post-retirement.

See full article here.

Published: 5 Nov 2019

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