Eight social work students participated in a two-day experiential learning trip in St. Paul on February 11 and 12. Students visited multicultural community based organizations, including MORE, Neighborhood House, and Ain Dah Yung Center, in order to learn and experience first-hand the grassroots efforts of these groups in service to their communities. The participating students are all recipients of the […]
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 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 […]
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.
Karim Ahmath, Diversity, Matt Pearcey, Diversity, and Jeremy Carney, Social Work, presented at the MnSCU Diversity and Equity Conference in Brooklyn Park, Minn., on Feb 1: “Sorry you’re gay, I can’t help you.” Srategies for Student Affairs professionals to engage millennial college students in self-reflection activities in preparation for entering the helping professions.