In recognition of the University’s 125th anniversary, SSA presents a discussion, readings, and film clips about the Abbott sisters: Grace and Edith Abbott, two of the most important figures in American social welfare practice and education. Grace Abbott was the chief of the U.S. Children’s Bureau from 1921-34 and Edith Abbott, was an economist, social work scholar, and the first dean of SSA. A panel of scholars and practitioners, joined by John Sorenson, editor ofA Sister’s Memories: The Life and Work of Grace Abbott from the Writings of Her Sister, Edith Abbott (University of Chicago Press, September 2015), will focus on the historic, current, and future impact on immigrant families and children and for women in leadership in the social service professions, as well as SSA’s uniquely foremost role. 
Panelists will include: 

Mark Courtney, Professor, SSA; Evelyn J. Diaz, A.M. ’98, President of Heartland Alliance; Jeanne C. Marsh, George Herbert Jones Distinguished Service Professor, SSA; Mariana Osoria, AM ’97, Vice President of Centers for Family Focus; Maria Woltjen, Director, Young Center for Immigrant Children’s Rights; and Marci Ybarra, Assistant Professor, SSA.

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