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Innovations Institute, at UConn’s School of Social Work (SSW), works in partnership with government agencies, health care providers, youth and their families, and community-based organizations nationwide to improve outcomes for children, youth, young adults, and their families. A University institute of the SSW, Innovations extends the School’s commitment to social, racial, and economic justice and the improvement of human well-being nationwide.
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School of Social Work Archives – UConn Today
- UConn’s Experts in Aging Honor Colleagues and Highlight Advances October 21, 2024'This is a time of remarkable innovation in geriatric medicine and gerontology'Kim Krieger
- Voting Is Social Work: Empowering Social Workers to Empower Voters October 16, 2024'We've always believed that social work has the power to transform democracy'Jaclyn Severance
- Social Work Professor Focused on HIV, Intimate Partner Violence Research Brings New Perspective October 10, 2024'My work considers the intersection of social work, public health, psychology, and implementation science to see how I can utilize those interdisciplinary approaches to address the health issues this population faces'Kimberly Phillips
- ‘Access to Food is a Human Right’: New Professor Focused on Childhood Food Insecurity October 9, 2024Forté is considering the impact food insecurity has on one’s mental health, specifically for young people in middle and high school, and how that impact can be measured accuratelyKimberly Phillips
- Professor Earns Prestigious Award for Advancing Education in International Social Work October 8, 2024'Helping students to see the interconnectedness of global issues and the local issues they are trying to address here in Connecticut is so important'Kimberly Phillips
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We`re so proud of Milagros Marrero-Johnson on her reappointment to NASW`s National Committee on Racial & Ethnic Diversity! Milagros is the Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives and Community Engagement at SSW and runs our new scholarship program for bilingual Master of Social Work (MSW) students, Connecticut ¡Adelante!
"It has been an honor to serve on NCORED and to be reappointed to continue the work of advancing equity for racially minoritized groups within the social work profession. My involvement has offered me the opportunity to learn from my fellow committee members while also being able to provide my expertise as a Latina social worker," she noted.
To read more, visit our Linktree and find the article under the `School of Social Work News` section.
#NASW #EquityInSocialWork #LatinaSocialWorker #DiversityInSocialWork #SSWConnecticut #BilingualMSW
Congratulations to the 21 UConn SSW faculty and students who presented their work at the CSWE 70th Annual Program Meeting in Kansas City, MO Oct. 24-27! SSW professor Kathy Libal received the esteemed Feminist Mentorship Award! To read more, visit our Linktree and find the article under the `School of Social Work News` section.
#UConnSSW #CSWEAnnualMeeting #SocialWorkEducation
UConn SSW was thrilled to attend the university`s inaugural "Economic Development Summit" Oct. 31, spotlighting our SSW school`s top ranked programs, economic impact, and state research partnerships that continue to flourish.
To read more, visit our Linktree and find the article under the `School of Social Work News` section.
#SSW #ConnecticutEconomy #UConn
UConn’s SSW invites applications for the Director of the Nancy A. Humphreys Institute for Political Social Work, an institute deeply rooted in its mission to increase political participation and empowerment of social workers along with the communities they serve. The Director will develop a strategic vision for the Institute’s advancement, manage its administration, and teach in the school’s MSW program.
Apply here: https://ow.ly/qZ8X50U4rTL
#SocialWork #PoliticalSocialWork #UConn #SocialWorkCareer #MSW #SocialWorkLeadership #Empowerment #CommunityEngagement #HigherEducation #InstituteForSocialWork
Through specially designed bilingual coursework, Connecticut ¡Adelante! MSW students increase their knowledge of effective and culturally informed behavioral health interventions addressing the mental health needs of Spanish-speaking children/youth in Connecticut.
Join a virtual info session in November to learn more.
Register here: https://ow.ly/gw1P50U4qZ4
Dear School of Social Work Community:
I am writing to acknowledge the import and emotions surrounding today’s election. While it is possible that we won’t know the final results for some days, the SSW is holding community election debriefs and dialogues this week and next. Please see the below times. We hope to see you at one of these events. No matter the outcome of the election, the social work profession will continue to advance our professional values and ethics of service, social justice, dignity and worth of the person, the importance of human relationships, integrity, and competence.
In community,
Laura Curran
Dean and Professor
In-Person:
*Wednesday, Nov. 6 from 3-4 p.m. in the Student Lounge, located on the Lower Level of the UConn School of Social Work building.
*Tuesday, Nov. 12 from 9:30-10:45 a.m. in the Student Lounge, located on the Lower Level of the UConn School of Social Work building.
Virtual:
*Wednesday, Nov. 6 from 7-8 p.m. This link was sent via email to the SSW community.
#SocialWork #UConnSSW