Brown School Centennial Weekend The Brown School is celebrating 100 years! Join alumni, faculty, staff, family, and friends for a once-in-a-century celebration! Honoring the legacy of evidence-based research, join us on Friday, April 25th, for a faculty symposium to hear from faculty across the school speak about their extraordinary work in social work, public health, and social policy. Later in the evening, there will be a reception for any alumni celebrating a reunion and their alumni friends who would like to join. We’ll round off the weekend with a centennial celebration for our whole Brown School community on Saturday, April 26th. Bring your family to campus and be transported through the different eras of the Brown School, embracing the history of the school while enjoying food, games, and activities for all ages. Kindly RSVP by April 18, 2025 Friday, April 25, 2025 TimesEventLocation8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.Faculty Symposium: ‘A Century of Progress, A Future of Possibilities’鈥楢 Century of Progress, A Future of Possibilities,鈥� featuring cutting-edge discussions on the role of data and systems science in child maltreatment prevention, groundbreaking advancements in global scholarship, and new frontiers in community-engaged teaching. Through keynote addresses, panel discussions, and interactive sessions, we鈥檒l explore pioneering ideas and strategies to address society鈥檚 most pressing challenges.Breakfast and lunch are included. Please click here to see the complete schedule for the symposium. Clark-Fox Forum, Hillman Hall5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.Brown School Reunion ReceptionClasses of 2020, 2015, 2010, 2005, 2000, 1995, 1990, 1985, 1980, 1975Whether you are celebrating a reunion, or just want to reconnect with old friends in a classic St. Louis space, join us at Blueberry Hill for drinks, heavy appetizers and music!Duck Room, Blueberry Hill Saturday, April 26, 2025 TimesEventLocation11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Centennial Community CelebrationBring your family and friends to the celebration of the century as we eat, drink, and play through the eras of the Brown School while learning about some of the extraordinary work that has happened at the Brown School over the last century.Brown, Goldfarb, and Hillman Halls Centennial Faculty Symposium Full Program TimesEventLocation8:30 a.m. Registration and Optional Continental BreakfastClark-Fox Forum9:00 a.m.WelcomeDorian Traube, Neidorff Family and Centene Corporation Dean of the Brown SchoolClark-Fox Forum9:15 a.m.Keynote Speaker: Laura Burney Nissen (Virtual)Former Dean and Professor is with the Portland State University School of Social Work. With a commitment to innovative and equity-centered systems change, Laura has worked with futures practice and lenses throughout her career.She is a foresight practitioner and a Research Fellow with the Institute for the Future. She is the PI and Director of the national Social Work Health Futures Lab funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The goal of this initiative is to bring futures thinking and frameworks to the social work profession.Question & Answer session moderated by Dean TraubeClark-Fox Forum10:00 a.m.Break10:15 a.m.Session A Options“Data and Systems Science in Child Maltreatment Prevention and Intervention- Looking to the Future” Recent advances in data science and systems science are opening new pathways to better understand and address the complex challenges faced by families experiencing adversity. This panel will explore the potential of these emerging tools to identify unmet needs, enhance service coordination, and inform policies that promote child and family well-being. We will discuss the opportunities, threats, and ethical risks associated with leveraging data and systems science in this context. Topics will include predictive analytics, systems mapping, cross-agency data integration, and approaches to safeguarding privacy and equity in the use of these technologies. Panelists:Eunhye Ahn, Assistant ProfessorEllis Ballard, Assistant Professor of PracticeBrett Drake, Professor of Data Science for the Social Good in PracticePatrick Fowler, ProfessorModerated by Melissa Jonson Reid, Ralph and Muriel Pumphrey Professor of Social Work ResearchHillman 130鈥�Pioneering Research and Future Directions in Global Scholarship at Washington University鈥� This breakout session will explore cutting-edge research and innovative solutions in global scholarship. This session will feature a series of impactful presentations, each focusing on pivotal areas of global health, gender equity and human rights, including maternal and child health, gender equity, mental health, HIV stigma reduction interventions and sexual violence. We will present on current research as well new directions and shaping the future of global scholarship.Panelists:Trish Kohl, ProfessorJessica Levy, Associate Professor of PracticeProscovia Nabunya, Assistant ProfessorKim Seelinger, Research Associate ProfessorHillman 110鈥�Unlocking Innovation: Community-Engaged Teaching in Action鈥� Join us for a dynamic panel discussion showcasing how Brown School faculty are transforming classrooms and communities through innovative, community-engaged practices. Discover firsthand the creative strategies they鈥檙e using to bridge academia and real-world impact. Plus, gain valuable insights from the Culturally Responsive Teaching Initiative, a Brown School faculty learning community piloted in summer 2024. This session will spark fresh ideas and inspire new ways to make learning more meaningful and inclusive. Panelists:Kate Barbier, Lecturer and Field Faculty in Public HealthRyan Lindsay, Professor of Practice in Social WorkMolly Metzger, Senior Lecturer in Social WorkJewel Stafford, Teaching Professor in Social Work and Assistant Dean for Field Education for Social Work, Public Health and Social PolicyBrown Lounge10:15 a.m.Student Showcase: Research Without WallsClark-Fox Forum12:00 p.m.LunchBox lunches will be provided. Please indicate any dietary restrictions on the registration form.Clark-Fox Forum12:30 p.m.Session B Options“Building Stronger Futures: The Intersection of Social Work, Black Parenthood, and Racial Equity in Family Well-being鈥� This presentation will highlight the lived experiences of Black American families and the implications for well-being in the St. Louis region and beyond. The presentation will focus on ways to support Black families and foster resilience within their communities. The speakers will also discuss the systemic barriers that Black families face and strategies for addressing them. Attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by Black American families and concrete steps to promote their well-being.Panelists:Sheretta T. Butler-Barnes, Dean鈥檚 Distinguished Professorial ScholarTyriesa L. Howard, PhD, Assistant Professor, School of Social Work, PhD, Postdoctoral Research Associate, Brown SchoolHillman 130“Ecosocial Work and Environmental Health at the Brown School: Visions for Healing, Connection, & Justice“ Environmental crises such as climate-related disasters, global warming, and pollution demand new solutions– and perhaps fundamentally different ways of thinking– in the fields of social work, public health, and social policy. This panel will discuss ecological approaches to our work in these fields, highlighting recent developments and future directions in research, teaching, and community-building at the Brown School. Panelists:, ProfessorManasseh Begay, LecturerMitra Naseh, Assistant ProfessorModerated by Molly Metzger, Senior LecturerHillman 200鈥�Psychedelic Assisted Therapy, Ancient Medicine, New Mental Health Applications鈥� Psychedelic medicines have been in use by Indigenous communities for many centuries to facilitate healing. In recent years, rigorous research has demonstrated the therapeutic potential of Psychedelic Assisted Therapy (PAT) in the treatment of several mental health conditions. In this session, the panelists will share an overview of the evidence-base currently available; the areas of research and clinical training needed; ethical issues of concern around safety, access, affordability, and health equity; and the pivotal role that the Brown School and 17吃瓜 are poised to play through the new Center for Holistic Interdisciplinary Research in Psychedelics (CHIRP). Panelists:Leo J. Cabassa, ProfessorTonya Edmond, ProfessorBrown Lounge1:45 p.m.Past and Present Brown School Deans鈥� PanelModerated by Provost Dorian Traube, Neidorff Family & Centene Corporation DeanMary McKay, Executive Vice ProvostEddie Lawlor, William E. Gordon Distinguished Professor and Emeritus Dean of the Brown SchoolClark-Fox Forum2:45 p.m.Final Remarks by Dean TraubeClark-Fox Forum3:00 p.mFaculty Symposium Concludes