Center on Race & Social Problems

Congratulations to DR. Ron Idoko on the successful defense of his dissertation at Pitt's School of Education! 🎉

His research, titled "Developing Racial Equity Consciousness: A Mixed-Methods Evaluation of the Racial Equity Consciousness Institute", was chaired by Dr. Thomas M. Akiva, alongside committee members Dr. Clyde Wilson Pickett and Dr. John M. Wallace Jr.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Idoko and in looking forward to the continued growth of RECI and its impact on the individuals and communities it serves!

Read our full story on Ron's exciting achievement here: https://ow.ly/Wloy50Z8ghi

Save the date! Pitt Social Work COSA Alum Mike Eichler’s Play “SIXTY NINE SEVENTY” will be showing on May 14-17 and May 21-24 at City Theater on the South Side. The play is about activism among college students at Buffalo State University amidst growing civil unrest and distrust of the Nixon Administration.

Buy tickets here: https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/sixtynineseventypgh/sixtynine-seventy
Learn more about the play here: https://ow.ly/5rQi50YIhf7

The proceeds from all ticket sales go to the COSA MSW Specialization.

TODAY AT 5 PM: From Minneapolis to Pittsburgh: Community Strategies for Supporting Our Refugee + Immigrant Neighbors (Hybrid Event)

Join us for a conversation with front-line supports and organizers to learn about efforts to support immigrant and refugee communities in Minnesota. This conversation will be followed by a moderated discussion focused on local opportunities for engagement, advocacy, and action. Sponsored by Pitt Social Work.

Monday, April 20th (5-7 pm)
Cathedral of Learning, Floor 20 (Room 2017) or Zoom
Food provided!

RSVP Here: https://ow.ly/PbBP50YHb3y