Note:  A flyer with more details will be sent next week.  Mark your calendars for this exciting event in celebration of Social Work Month in Morgantown!
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Celebrate Social Work Month with the Graduate Social Work Organization and WVU Division of Social Work
 
"Disaster Social Work: When All Hell Breaks Loose"

Tuesday March 4th at Erikson Alumni Center, Morgantown, WV

6:00 PM - sign in, appetizers will be served
 
Presentation begins at 6:30 PM (approximately 2 hours)
 
**Social Work CEU approval pending**


Presenters: 
 
Dr. Michael Zakour- Associate Professor, WVU Division of Social Work

Dr. Brian Gerber- Associate Professor, WVU Division of Public 
Administration

David Hoge- Deputy Director, WV Department of Military Affairs & 
Public Safety 
 
 
Dr. Michael Zakour has been conducting disaster social work 
research,education, and service since 1984, the same year he earned 
his MSW. He has also studied disaster preparedness and served a 15 
year residence in New Orleans.
 
Dr.Brian Gerber is a disaster policy researcher who studies issues 
related to disaster evacuations and persons with disabilities.
 
David Hoge worked with the Red Cross for 14 years.  During that 
time, he worked directly with individuals affected by big and small 
disasters. Currently, he works as Deputy Director for the WV 
Department of Military Affairs & Public Safety and he is largely 
involved in HS planning and grant management.