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Utilizing the school's distance-learning studio, a live interactive video feed connected students taking Professor Michálle Mor Barak's global diversity management class with "visiting" scholars from France, Germany, India and the United Kingdom. Students see firsthand there is no better way to learn about diversity around the world than from their international neighbors - literally.
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Exploring the North Pole can come with great physical risks, as well as significant mental challenges. While most enjoy the challenges posed by the extreme conditions of the Arctic, a new study led by Professor Lawrence Palinkas suggests as many as half may experience depression, sleep disruption, memory loss, anger and conflict with fellow adventurers. Read More » |
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Geographic information systems (GIS) - which organize and display geospatial, demographic, socio-economic and other data - is beginning to be widely embraced by the social work profession as a powerful tool to research, plan and improve the delivery of services to those in need. USC is an early adopter of the technology, utilizing it in its curriculum and as an instrument for effective policymaking.
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Public speaking strikes fear in the hearts of many and can be particularly problematic for future academicians. To help doctoral students conquer stage fright, the School of Social Work and the School of Theater teamed up for the first-of-its-kind workshop on how to deliver polished scholarly presentations while overcoming the jitters.
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The California Social Welfare Archives honored Los Angeles City
Council President Eric Garcetti and social worker David Kuroda for
their commitment to the advancement of social welfare at the group's
annual awards luncheon. Garcetti also delivered the keynote address,
stressing the importance of reinvesting in the city of Los Angeles and
closing the gap between the "haves" and "have nots." Read More » |
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Imagining a bright future often can be difficult when growing up in an underprivileged inner-city neighborhood. But for 20 Garfield High School students in East Los Angeles, a field trip to USC and a pep talk from students in the USC School of Social Work has convinced many of these high school juniors a cardinal and gold future is a real possibility.
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Individuals with mental or physical illness are still stigmatized in today's society. In an effort to achieve greater understanding about policies toward the disabled and the difficulties they encounter, USC scholars and guests came together for enlightenment.
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