SOCIAL WORK AWARDS AT UH HONOR THOSE WHO
HELP, HEAL DURING A DISASTER
As recent history has shown, it’s not if disaster will hit…it’s
when. Galveston Mayor Lyda Ann Thomas will discuss “Working
Through Disaster: Helping, Healing and Creating Change” at
the Sixth Annual Social Work Awards Breakfast hosted and co-sponsored
by the University of Houston and the UH Graduate College of Social
Work (GCSW). The Awards honor outstanding area social workers for
their work in the community.
The event takes place at 8:30 a.m., Friday, March 10 at the UH
Hilton.
“Social workers play a critical role when people are at a
critical point in their lives,” Amy Blakeney, GCSW manager
of continuing education, said. “Social workers provide information,
lend expertise and give hope to those whose hope has taken a hit.”
Mayor Thomas was recently honored with the Galvestonian of the
Year award from the Galveston Chamber of Commerce because of her
work during the preparation and evacuation for Hurricane Rita. The
National Association of Social Workers, Texas Branch also honored
her at the 2005 Public Elected Official of the Year.
“The month of March is Social Work Month, so this event is
an opportunity for area social work organizations to celebrate the
outstanding work they have done in the last year, individually and
collectively,” Blakeney said.
More than 150 social workers from around the area are expected
to attend.
The Social Work Awards Breakfast is a collaboration among area
social work organizations such as the UH Graduate College of Social
Work, National Association of Black Social Workers, Houston, National
Association of Social Workers, Gulf Coast Branch and Houston Branch,
Society for Social Work Leadership in Health Care, Texas Chapter,
Texas Southern University Social Work Program, UH GCSW Alumni Association,
and the UH Clear Lake Social Work Program.
Registration is $40; $25 for students with current ID; and $55
after March 3. Participants can receive 2 CEUs. For more information
call 713.743.8143 or ablakeney@uh.edu
or to register call 713-743-1060.
WHAT: |
The Sixth Annual Social Work Awards
Breakfast
featuring Galveston Mayor Lyda Ann Thomas |
WHEN: |
Friday, March 10
Registration: 7:45 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
Program: 8:30 a.m. to noon |
WHERE: |
UH-Hilton
For directions and parking information, please visit www.uh.edu/campus_map/buildings/CHC.html |
WHO: |
UH Graduate College of Social Work |
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