Charles River Orientation Schedule

Orientation begins at the Photonics Building,8 St. Mary’s Street, 9th Floor,

Boston, MA 02115

Tuesday, September 5, 2017

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8:30 - 9:00 AMCheck-In (Coffee/Tea)

9 - 9:15 AM Announcements /Welcome

Judith Gonyea,Interim Dean

9:15 - 9:25 AMClass Profile

Ken Schulman, Assoc. Dean for Enrollment Services & External Relations

9:25 - 10:25 AMIntroduction to the Ethics of the Social Work Profession

Professor Mark Gianino & the Ethics Faculty

10:25- 10:35 AM Academic Honesty

Diana Lynch, Writing Tutor

10:35- 10:45AM Walk to George Sherman Union (GSU) 775 Commonwealth Ave – 2nd floor

10:45 - 12:10 PM Race, Equity & Inclusion Activity/Community Build

Professors Luz Lopez, Dawn Belkin Martinez & BUSSW Students

The number and ice cream cone flavor on the back of your nametag determines your game.

12:10 - 1 PM Lunch/Learn about What BU SSW has to Offer - Metcalf

The number on the front of your nametag determines your table and book group

1- 2 PM Book Discussions with Faculty

2 -3 PM Discussion with Rahsaan D. Hall– Conf.Auditorium

Director of the Racial Justice Program for the American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts

3 - 4 PM Charles River Student Panel- Tips & Answers - Conf. Auditorium

4 PM Ice Cream

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September Orientation Activity Schedule

Wednesday, September 6, 1-2PM,Student Org Meeting, SW Room 119 – Join us for pizza and learn about your student government. All welcome!

Thursday, September 7, 8:30AM – 3PM,Required Field Orientation for incoming full-time students who will be starting field placements in September. The Field Ed Orientation program will be held at the Photonics Building, 8 St. Mary’s Street, 9thFloor. Advanced Standing Students are welcome to attend the safety training from 11AM-1PM.

Thursday, September 7 from5:30-7:30PM–Wine & Cheese,Meet-Your-Mentor(for mentors and mentees assigned over the summer). Student Lounge, 1st floor SW Building, 264 Bay State.

Friday, September 8from 7- 10PM -Student Org BUSSW - Welcome & Welcome-Back Partyfor returning & incoming students at the Dugout, 722 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston.

Saturday, September 16, 11AM- SSW Goes Kayakingfor returning & incoming students. Secure your spot,bring $5 to SW Rm 119 byWednesday, September 13th. (Please provide your email and phone. Also, please let us know if you can drive and if so, how many you can take).The Office of Student Services will pay for the remainder of the cost.Meet at the SW Welcome Center. (Rain date/Sunday, September 17th – same time, etc.).

WORKSHOPS & RESOURCES to help you get off to a good start…

Reading Strategies Workshop, Writing Tutor, Diana Lynch, provides tips forsmart reading to manage your heavy reading-course load, Monday, September 11 from 12-1PM, SW Rm 119.

Managing Your Life (academic +), The BUEducational Resource Center (ERC) provides time management tips on how to manage your busy life with your academics. Monday, September 25, from 12-1PM, SW Conant Lounge – upstairs.

Referencing Your Papers Using APA Guidelines Workshop, Writing Tutor, Diana Lynch provides tips to reference your papers using the American Psychological Association (APA) guidelines. Monday, October 2 from 12-1PM, SW Conant Lounge – upstairs.

Need help using BU Technology, SSW IT can provide tips and answer your questions. Contact or drop by Rm SW 117 to speak with Drew Salad, SSW IT.

Help with Library Research, Meredith Kirkpatrick, Librarian, provides hands-on help in finding resources for your research papers. Ask for her at the Research Center Desk at Mugar Library, (set up a time with her) or email her at

Charles River Campus (CRC) Flash Drive/Table of Contents (Please review & keep.)

  1. BUSSW Mission Statement
  2. NASW Code of Ethics (You will need this for class your last term at SSW)
  3. MSW Policies and Procedures
  4. BUSSW Calendar 2017-18
  5. Welcome Letter from Alum for New Graduate Students
  6. Library Resources for SSW Students
  7. Blackboard, Books, Syllabi and Printing
  8. Research Tutor Information
  9. Writing Resources
  10. PT Seminar Schedule/ Q & A
  11. 2016-18 CRC Rotation Guide
  12. Career Resources
  13. BU Important Tel Numbers
  14. Who To Turn To When You Need Help/The Omsbuds
  15. Sexual Misconduct Title IX Policy
  16. What Does the Office of Student Services Do?
  17. Social Media Etiquette
  18. Racial Justice Social Justice Vocab List
  19. Relaxation Guide

Field Education Information for Incoming Students

National Association of Social Work (NASW) Information