Argentina study abroad – “Human Rights and Sustainability”

Through a partnership between Social Work and the Offices of Sustainability and Diversity and Inclusion, 22 students will travel to Argentina from March 12-24, 2014 (over spring break). Students will enroll in UNIV 490. Financial aid can be used to cover the $2,500 program fee, which includes housing, airfare, in-country travel, travel insurance, and some meals. There are a few […]

Twenty-one students selected for membership to Chi Omega Chapter

Twenty-one new members have been selected for membership to the Chi Omega Chapter of Phi Alpha, the Social Work International Honor Society. Members celebrated with an induction ceremony and reception on Nov. 20 with family, friends, and faculty. The purpose of Phi Alpha Honor Society is to provide a closer bond among students of social work and promote humanitarian goals […]

Carney presented on “Globalizing Social Work Education”

Dr. Jeremy Carney, School of Social Work, presented at the Minnesota Council on Social Work Education annual conference on Oct. 4. Dr. Carney’s presentation was entitled “Globalizing Social Work Education: Developing a Study-Abroad Experience.” A concrete template for planning a short-term study abroad experience specific to social work education was shared with faculty throughout the region.

School of Social Work Dragon SOS

Student members and faculty of the School of Social Work Dragon SOS (Society of Social Work) group completed service learning hours at the Great Plains Food Bank on Thursday, December 6th. Members packed food boxes that will be distributed to individuals and families in need throughout the community and state of North Dakota.