USF College of Behavioral & Community Sciences                                                   May 8-15, 2018







CSD Faculty Member, David Eddins, Receives Grant Award
Congratulations to Dr. David Eddins for receiving the Corridor Processing Strategy: SBIR Phase II (Year 2)". The Florida High Tech Corridor Council's Matching Grants Research Program fosters the development of commercially Matching Grant. This award will fund his project, "Individualized Signal applicable emerging technologies by encouraging applied research between Corridor universities and the region's high technology industry partners. Dr. Eddins will be partnering with Securboration, Inc. to research his project. 


Social Work Student Accepted into Prestigious Summer Internship with Emory University
Charisse Reid, Social Work student, submitted an application for a summer internship through Emory University and was selected as a finalist. The process was competitive. She interviewed with six agencies in the Atlanta area, including the Stephanie Blank Center Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, the DeKalb County CASA, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, the Multi-Agency Alliance for Children, the Prevent Child Abuse GA, and the Voices of GA's Children. She subsequently submitted a ranked list based on her preference for placement.
 
She was selected to do an internship with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (her first choice). She successfully completed a background check. She will participate in orientation and training seminars at Emory University between May 21st and 24th, where she will join other interns.  May 28th will be her start date.
 
This summer internship opportunity will afford her the opportunity to engage in research on causes of death in young people (0- 18 years of age) in order to enhance practice and policy that mitigate the current burden of deaths in that population. The internship will influence research-informed practice for better child care and practice-informed research on relating factors in child deaths. In addition, the research will be done at the state level, impacting policy creation for all state agencies involved in child protection.

Her part in the agency will consist of investigation of available data on state-wide deaths, reviewing police and sheriff data, and seeking consent from families to reopen unsolved cases. In addition, she will have the opportunity to observe forensic specialists as they look into biological factors that may not have been noticed in the initial investigation.

MHLP Delivers Intensive Training to National Center on Homelessness Among Veterans
Faculty and staff from the Department of Mental Health Law and Policy and the Florida Mental Health Institute have delivered an extensive online training for incoming Community Integration Specialists (CIS) for Veterans Affairs. The training, which is approximately 22-hours long, teaches crucial competencies to formerly homeless Veterans who will serve as CISs and assist currently homeless Veterans in obtaining housing and connecting with vital resources in their community. vatrainer.cbcs.usf.edu
Furnishings Needed
MHLP Faculty member, Amber Gum, will be hosting a Fulbright postdoctoral scholar for the next year. The scholar is bringing his wife and 2-year old daughter from Israel. To help them settle into their apartment, Dr. Gum is looking for items that they could use to create a sense of welcome and support.

Dr. Gum is looking for: 
  • Full size bed (full, queen, king; it's ok if you only have mattress - smoke-free)
  • Small bed (toddler bed preferred ;it's ok if you only have mattress - smoke-free)
  • Bedroom furniture for 2 bedrooms (1 adult bedroom, 1 child bedroom; e.g., dresser, chest, nightstand)
  • Kitchen/dining room table and 4 chairs
  • Microwave
  • Any small kitchen appliances (e.g., mixer, coffee maker, mixing bowls)
  • Sofa (1 or 2)
  • Coffee table and/or 1-2 end tables
  • Toys for 2 year old
If you have any of these items, please email ambergum@usf.edu. They arrive in a little over a week. 

Food Truck Reminder
Food Trucks will be here on Tuesday and Thursday of this week located behind the School of Social Work. (East side of MHC near Atrium in parking lot) They will be here from 11 am- 2 pm. Click food truck icon in left column for more details or download the app. 

Thursday 5/10: Twisted Indian
Tuesday 5/15: Yo-Yo Juice
Upcoming Events: 
CBCS Special Events Committee Pet Supply Drive
April 12-May 25, 2018
Drop off locations: PCD 4021, MHC 1500, MHC 1300/1400, MHC 1100, SOC 320
Through your contribution of the items below, we will be able to once again support Saint Francis Society Animal Rescue and Guardian Angel Dog Rescue. Saint Francis Society Animal Rescue is an all-volunteer team dedicated to rescuing homeless cats and dogs by providing health care and placement. Supplies are collected and distributed among different foster homes. Guardian Angel Dog Rescue is dedicated to rescuing dogs and cats from euthanasia.

Supplies Needed: 
  • Dog and cat flea preventatives
  • Laundry detergent
  • Dog and cat treats 
  • Large towels 
  • Clumping cat litter
  • Dental chews
  • Kitten nursing bottles
  • Canned and dry cat food (brands: Purina ONE, Purina Pro Plan, Royal Canin, BLUE Healthy Gourmet, Gerber 2nd Foods Turkey and Chicken)
  • Vetoquinol Nutri-Cal
  • Vetoquinol Pro-Pectalin

CBCS Wacky Wednesdays Month 
  • May 9- Crazy Hat/Hair Day: Wear your favorite hat, create your own hat, and/or come in with crazy hair.
  • May 16-Sports Day: Wear your favorite team colors, shirts, or jerseys.
  • May 23-Super Heroes Day: Represent your favorite superhero, or create your own!
  • May 30-Crazy Tie/Bowtie Day: Show us your most stylish tie/bowtie or create your own!

36th Annual Conference on Mental Health and the Black Community
May 10, 9 am-4:30 pm
Edward Waters College, Milne Auditorium
1658 Kings Rd.
Wekiva Springs Center is pleased to partner with Northwest Behavioral Health Services Inc. Hubbard House, Association of Black Psychologists, National Association of Black Social Workers, The Partnership for Child Health/Jacksonville System of Care and Sunshine Health for the 36th Annual Conference on Mental Health and the Black Community. This year's conference will focus on "Domestic Violence, Mental Illness and Substance Use: What about the Children?" 

Pre-register by April 30 at Mwells@nwbh.org or (904)-781-0600, ext. 411. 

For more information, click here

Summer Institute on Technologies for Children with Disabilities
May 14 & 16, 9am-4pm
MHC 1636
This free event is filled with informative sessions on strategies for learning and communication. Click here for more information on each session and its speaker!

Film of the Month
May 17, 12:30-2:00 pm
MHC Atrium
The Book & Film Club will be presenting Episode 6: The Age of Outrage, from the America Inside Out Series with Katie Couric. Please join them in the atrium for light refreshments. Please click here for more details. 


Book of the Month: Mix & Mingle
May 30, 2-3 pm
MHC Atrium

The Book & Film Club will be hosting a Mix & Mingle to discuss May's Book of the Month. Please join them in the atrium for light refreshments. Please click here for more details. 


Thesis Defenses & Dissertations
"Evaluation Effects of Deposit Contracting On Oral Contraceptive Adherence"
Sandy Au Yeung
June 4, 10 am
MHC 2324
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