Welcome! The Social Welfare Alumni Association is a self-supporting, board-directed organization dedicated to the advancement of the School, its alumni, and its undergraduate and graduate students. Although we live in all parts of the world, we are linked by our years at Berkeley, our pride in the university and the School, and our desire to see our graduates assume leadership roles in the social work profession.  Your annual membership dues make a difference. With your help SWAA:   Awards annual scholarships to deserving students based, in part, on financial need. The success of our annual membership drive determines the size and number of scholarships available. Brings alumni and agency representatives to campus to advise students about career opportunities and to participate in seminars, reunions, job fairs and other special events. Recognizes at Commencement exercises each year new graduates who have shown exemplary performance in their research and field work classes. Recognizes the accomplishments of distinguished MSW graduates and School of Social Welfare faculty with each year's Alumni of the Year and Teacher of the Year Awards. How Do You Benefit?   As a member of SWAA, you will receive:  Social Welfare at Berkeley and Insight, the School's alumni magazines, with articles about the School; the scholarly and professional achievements of faculty, students and graduates; and topical issues in social work policy and practice. The opportunity to attend seminars on current research and practice, offered during the academic year as part of the Monday afternoon colloquia series at Haviland Hall. An invitation to the Annual Alumni Dinner, held each May, to renew acquaintances, visit with faculty, and fellow graduates, and honor SWAA's Alumni of the Year and Teacher of the Year. A copy of the Alumni Directory of the School of Social Welfare, listing dues-paying members and their addresses and professional interests -- to assist members and students in developing and maintaining a professional social work network. The satisfaction of knowing that your SWAA annual membership dues are furthering educational and professional opportunities for today's social work students and tomorrow's practitioners. For further information about SWAA, contact Clare Sheridan at the School of Social Welfare at clare_s@berkeley.edu