Saturday, May 17, 2008

 

 

International Happenings
At home and Around the World

Two Men in a Greek Village -- Photo by Pam Miller.  Click for an enlargement.Welcome to our new web page on international happenings in Social work -- at home and around the world. The School of Social Work at Portland State University is committed to increased international exposure, education and opportunities as our world becomes smaller and more accessible.  Social work education has an obligation to explore a global perspective and an imperative to prepare students and practitioners for many different and challenging international contexts. We offer this page as a place to find information about many different aspects of international happenings at home and around the world.

Please browse as you please.

  • Conferences & other learning opportunities: 18 Announcement(s).
  • Calls for papers for international conferences: 8 Announcement(s).
  • Immigrant and refugee information/assistance: No Announcements.
  • Focus on our international students and faculty: 1 Announcement(s).
  • Focus on our faculty and students doing international work: 2 Announcement(s).
  • New Readings and Reference Materials: No Announcements.
  • Any other miscellaneous news that we want to pass along: No Announcements.

Please note that we do not endorse particular programs or opportunities.  We merely offer this information to you as a resource for further exploration.

We hope you enjoy our new addition to the School of Social Work’s website.  If you have any questions, or have something you want to add, please contact Dr. Pam Miller, Associate Professor, at millerp@pdx.edu

Happy Trails!

James Nash
in Sarajevo!

James Nash, Associate Professor of Social Work, is spending the 2007-2008 academic year as a Fulbright Scholar with the Faculty of Criminal Sciences at the University of Sarajevo. Read his Blog.