National Association of Black Social Workers Office of Student Affairs: October 2012

Sunday, October 28, 2012

A Message from Bryn Mawr ABSW:

Sending Congrats to ABSW-Bryn Mawr Chapter for a huge success with the Old School/New School Cabaret! Great job and teamwork by the hardworking and dedicated members of the chapter...

Friday, October 26, 2012

Chapter Membership Reminder 6 Days Left

Hotep Family, There are only 6-Days left for our Student chapter Membership Packets to be submitted.If you have not completed your chapters renewal packets please do so immediately.We all want to keep Moving forward in the New Year to come, and it starts right here.If you are having any challenges with your chapter, in any capacity, contact us here at OSA. Any Of the OSA members would be more than willing to help you and your chapter in any areas that are needed.

Please note:If you have already submitted your chapters renewal packet, Please disregard this notice and contact us about the work that your chapter is doing in your respective communities. Our OSA secretary would love to post your chapters info on our OSA Blog.

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Thank's again,

Yours in service;

Michael L. Alexander Sr.
OSA-NABSW 2nd VP
Governors State University
(773) 905-3059
osa.vicepres2@gmail.com

TIME SENSITIVE APPLY BY NOV 2

Hotep Family, please see the message below as forwarded from the Greater Metro ABSW. This is a time sensitive application please apply immediately if interested.

Hello:

We are still accepting applications for the U.S. Department of State Student Experience Program (formerly known as the U.S. Department of State Internship Program Spring/Summer/Fall).

Click here (https://state.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/326501200) to go directly to USAJobs to start the Gateway to State online application. Please note that the deadline to submit completed applications is November 2, 2012.

This program offers U.S. citizen undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to participate in 10-week, unpaid internships that provide intensive educational and professional experience within the environment of America’s principle foreign affairs agency.

The unpaid internships are available at many of the over 265 U.S. embassies, consulates and missions to international organizations around the world, as well as at the Department of State in Washington, D.C. and other locations throughout the U.S. Participants gain first-hand, hands-on experience, and learn the realities of working in – and with – Foreign and Civil Service professionals who are at the forefront of America’s diplomatic efforts.

As a Student Experience intern, you may have the opportunity to:
•Participate in meetings with senior level U.S. government or foreign government officials;
•Draft, edit, or contribute to cables, reports, communications, talking points, or other materials used by policy makers in furthering U.S. foreign policy objectives;
•Help organize and support events, including international and/or multi-lateral meetings and conferences on critical global issues;
•Contribute to the management and administration of the Department of State and America’s foreign policy; and
•Engage directly with U.S. or foreign audiences to promote U.S. foreign policy and improve understanding of U.S. culture and society.

So consider spending your summer 2013 with the U.S. Department of State, witnessing and participating in the formulation and implementation of U.S. foreign policy, working closely with the U.S. diplomats and civil servants who carry out America’s foreign policy initiatives. You’ll not only have an experience of a lifetime, you may even earn educational credit.*

* Applicants who are selected for a U.S. Department of State Student Experience can contact the selecting bureau, or the central Student Programs office, if they require further details about the program to support their request for academic credit.

Please visit Student Programs for more information about the Student Experience Program, and to start the online application process via USAJobs. Please note that the deadline to submit completed applications is November 2, 2012.

Thursday, October 25, 2012

2013 Scholarship Application

The 2013 NABSW Scholarship Application is available online NOW!!!! Please click the link below to be directed to the NABSW Website to download the form.

****You must be a paid member of NABSW to recieve a scholarship****

2013 Scholarship Application

Sunday, October 21, 2012

Upcoming Quarterly Conference Calls

***President's Call Saturday Oct 27, 2012 5PM EST***
218-936-4700 Access Number 550109

***Secretary's Quarterly call rescheduled for Oct 22, 2012 at 7PM***
218-936-4700 Access code 38067

***Treasurer's Call Sunday Oct. 28, 2012 6PM EST***
218-936-4700 Access Code 550109

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Bryn Mawr College ABSW Event

An announcement from Bryn Mawr College-ABSW
All are invited to join us for an "Old School-New School" Cabaret
10/27/12 from 7pm-12 midnight
Door prizes and great music to keep you dancing ALL NIGHT!
Bryn Mawr College-Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research 300 Airdale Rd. Bryn Mawr, PA

Hotep Everyone

I wanted to take a moment to THANK each one of you for your continued support. OSA was successful at the October SCM because of your contribution. During the SCM there was much talk regarding scholarships for students, so we wanted to provide an update. Although scholarship were scheduled to be posted TODAY, due to some unforeseen obstacles the release of information will not be posted until later in the week. We do apologize for this set back, please let students know that the information is coming very soon.

I have attached a link for you to view/print OSA's Fall Newsletter which is a great resource. Please pass it along to your students as it provide OSA officer contact information as well as updates regarding conference, membership, elections, and more!!!!

Zakia Pugh

OSA President
National Association of Black Social Workers
Office of Student Affairs
osa-president@nabsw.org

October SCM 2012

The October SCM was a huge success....Check out the photos!!!!!!!!

Monday, October 15, 2012

Chapter Updates

We have been trying to reach Chapters via email, some attempts have been unsuccessful... If there has been any change to your Chapter information or point of contact, please contact 2nd VP Alexander at osavicepres2@gmail.com.

Membership Dues Deadline!!!!

The deadline for Membership Dues is rapidly approaching! Please submit payment to your local chapter. If you have any questions please contact 2nd VP Alexander at osa.vicepres2@gmail.com

Sunday, October 7, 2012

OSA Fall Newsletter

Osa Fall Newsletter

Please click here to download the NEW OSA FALL NEWSLETTER!!!!!!

About OSA

The Office of Student Affairs (OSA) is committed to motivating, educating and communicating with student chapters of the National Association of Black Social Workers, Inc. (NABSW) and their advisors.

OSA guides students in creating and maintaining successful student chapters that are socially responsible and reflective of the mission of the NABSW. Our office provides leadership, support and direction relevant to student needs, challenges, programs, retention of student chapters and members, and fundraising.

We assist in enabling students to raise each other to higher levels of motivation and accomplishment. The success of OSA is partly dependent upon active involvement of all student chapters.

NABSW's Mission

The National Association of Black Social Workers, Inc., comprised of people of African ancestry, is committed to enhancing the quality of life and empowering people of African ancestry through advocacy, human services delivery, and research.
The National Association of Black Social Workers, Inc. will work to create a world in which people of African ancestry will live free from racial domination, economic exploitation, and cultural oppression. In collaboration with national, international, and other appropriate groups, NABSW will continue to leverage its collective expertise to strategically develop capacity of people of African ancestry to sustain and flourish. NABSW’s vision is guided by the Principles of the Nguzo Saba, which are Unity, Self-determination, Collective Work and Responsibility, Cooperative Economics, Purpose, Creativity, and Faith, and the Seven Cardinal Virtues of Ma’at, which are Right, Truth, Justice, Order, Reciprocity, Balance, and Harmony.

About Our Advisor

Advisor Brown

...Tameka Brown is a graduate of Benedict College and the University of South Carolina where she received her Bachelor and Master of Social Work degrees respectively.

Tameka worked for the federal government as a medical social worker for seven years. During that time she received many awards to include: Outstanding Performance during high profile inspections, Outstanding Social Work Performance and Team VA award for superior performance during the Hurricane Katrina relief efforts.

During her tenure at the VA Medical Center she provided crisis debriefing to medical personnel receiving Hurricane Katrina victims at the Atlanta Naval Base.

Tameka is also a licensed Real Estate Agent and received the New Agent Award her first year in real estate; she had over 1.2 million in sales and secured a contract for the development of a new community.

Tameka is currently employed at Benedict College where she has served as an Adjunct Professor, Instructor, and Assistant Director of Service-Learning and Leadership Development. She currently serves as the Director of the Advising Center.

Tameka has also served as the Advisor of the student chapter of the Association of Black Social Workers and is a member of Phi Alpha Social Work Honor’s Society. Tameka is a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. where she has served as the President of both her Undergraduate Chapter (Kappa Beta) and Graduate Chapter (Rho Kappa Zeta).

She has also served as the SC State Youth Coordinator and member of the National Boule’ Planning Committee.

She is the immediate past Advisor to Zeta Tau Undergraduate chapter and is the 1^st Vice President of Rho Kappa Zeta chapter. Tameka is the co-captain of the Alley Cats, a team in the U.S. Tennis Association League. Tameka is active in her church and serves as a teen Sunday School Teacher, a member of the choir and praise team and the Coordinator of the Young Adult Ministry.

Tameka enjoys reading, cooking, shopping, traveling and participating in community service projects.