2014 CSWA Awards Reception

2014 CSWA Awards Luncheon. 28th Annual California Social Welfare Archives Awards Reception Luncheon, Galen Center (3400 South Figueroa Street), University of Southern California, Los Angeles, 2014 April 2. Speakers were Esther Gillies, Ron Avi Astor, R. Paul Maiden, Marvin J. Southard, Areta Crowell, Amy Levin, Jean E. Daniels. ❧ The California Social Welfare Archives hosted its annual awards reception on April 2, 2014 at the Galen Center to honor Dr. Ron Avi Astor, Dr. Areta Crowell, and Dr.Jean E. Daniels for their commitment to the advancement of social welfare. CONTENTS: (1:05) Introduction by CSWA President Esther Gillies; (10:45) Dr. Ron Avi Astor's presentation "Military-Connected School Children: Challenges and Solutions"; (43:08) George D. Nickel Award presentation to Dr. Ron Avi Astor; (54:19) George D. Nickel Award presentation to Dr. Areta Crowell; (1:06:26) Frances Lomas Feldman Excellence in Education Award presentation to Dr. Jean E. Daniels. ❧ Ron Avi Astor, an internationally renowned expert in school violence and safety and military social work, was the keynote speaker and was presented the George D. Nickel Award for Outstanding Professional Services by a Social Worker by Executive Vice Dean R. Paul Maiden. Areta Crowell, who worked to improve the lives of countless Californians through her efforts as an educator and in public mental health policy and service delivery arenas, was presented with the George D. Nickel Award for Outstanding Contributions to Social Welfare by Marvin Southard, D.S.W Director of Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health. Jean E. Daniels, whose ongoing efforts as an educator, innovator, and mentor has paved the way for the success of countless social workers and their clients, was awarded the Frances Lomas Feldman Excellence in Education Award. She was introduced by Amy Levin, Ph.D Department Chair, CSU, Northridge.