School of Social Work News
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School of Social Work News
- UConn School of Social Work Lands $587,633 Mental Health Training Grant December 17, 2024Grant will support 50,000 students in under-resourced Connecticut school districtsJoanna Smiley
- 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
UConn Today
- It’s a Military Match! December 30, 2024Two UConn School of Medicine Class of 2025 students matched to the military for pediatric residency training programs.Lauren Woods
- Sweet Scavenger Sticks Anti-Virus Messages in Place December 30, 2024During a viral infection, tethering molecules that would otherwise warn the immune system of an infectionKim Krieger
- Thank You, Officer Dublin: A Celebration of Service and Community December 27, 2024Officer Darrell Dublin retires after 21 years as the heart and soul of UConn Waterbury, leaving a legacy of kindness, mentorship, and community. His positivity and dedication made the campus feel like home, and his impact will be cherished for years to come.Taylor Hunt
- UConn Magazine: This War Mattered December 27, 2024Congress’ 16-member Afghanistan War Commission includes three UConn alumsCombined Reports
- Junbo Zhao to Design Safe Offshore Energy Production Processes as Early-Career Research Fellow of the National Academies December 26, 2024The Early-Career Research Fellowships program supports emerging scientific leaders who strive to advance the safety of offshore energy systems and improve the well-being of coastal communities and ecosystemsOlivia Drake
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SSW Blog
- Advancing Supervisory Skills in Responding to Children and Families in Crisis December 20, 2024
- Control-mastery Theory: How to Become an Exceptional Therapist December 19, 2024
- William T. Grant Foundation Funds Study on Child Welfare and Cash Assistance October 16, 2024
- Researchers Receive UConn Internal Funding Award to Study Refugee Community Sponsorship October 16, 2024
- Innovations Institute Receives New U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration Grant October 16, 2024
- Samantha Lawrence Brings Children’s Behavioral Health Research Expertise to New Role October 16, 2024
- Rachel Schwartz Begins Role Leading Online MSW October 16, 2024
- Children and Grief – 2 part October 16, 2024
- UConn School of Social Work Faculty and Ph.D. Students to Present at CSWE 2024 October 8, 2024
- Latest Early Childhood Contract with State Expands on Relationship October 2, 2024
SSW Events
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Dec
30
Master of Social Work info session - On the Ground Program 12:00pm
Master of Social Work info session - On the Ground Program
Monday, December 30th, 2024
12:00 PM
Our MSW program prepares students who are passionate about helping others to promote social, racial, and economic justice, and to advocate for improved social policies and services. Join us at this session for conversations about how you can combine your passion with a degree in social work to make change for Individuals, groups, communities and the world. We will discuss the curriculum and different pathways in the program as well as the Hartford and Stamford campus options.
Contact Information:
Please contact the Office of Student & Academic Services at (959) 200-3605 if you have any questions.
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Jan
2
Bachelors of Social Work (Social Work major) - Info & Application Workshop 6:00pm
Bachelors of Social Work (Social Work major) - Info & Application Workshop
Thursday, January 2nd, 2025
06:00 PM
Join us and hear about the program and learn more about how we combine academic information and theories with hands on learning. Learn more about when to apply to the major as well as the process. We will also discuss the application process and how to submit an application.
The degree is an opportunity to connect knowledge and hands-on learning with your passion and social justice values to change lives, communities and the world.
Join us and learn how a Bachelor of Social Work can combine knowledge and passion to lead to a fulfilling degree!
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Jan
7
Master of Social Work Info Session - Online Program 5:30pm
Master of Social Work Info Session - Online Program
Tuesday, January 7th, 2025
05:30 PM
Our MSW program prepares students who are passionate about helping others to promote social, racial, and economic justice, and to advocate for improved social policies and services. Join us at this session for conversations about how you can combine your passion with a degree in social work to make change for Individuals, groups, communities and the world.
Contact Information:
Please contact the Office of Admissions at (959) 200-3605 if you have any questions.
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If you need accommodations, please contact us no later then 5 days prior to the event date. -
Jan
8
Master of Social Work Info Session - Stamford Cohort 6:00pm
Master of Social Work Info Session - Stamford Cohort
Wednesday, January 8th, 2025
06:00 PM
Our MSW program prepares students who are passionate about helping others to promote social, racial, and economic justice, and to advocate for improved social policies and services. Join us at this session for conversations about how you can combine your passion with a degree in social work to make change for Individuals, groups, communities and the world.
Contact Information:
Please contact the Office of Admissions at (959) 200-3605 if you have any questions.
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If you need accommodations, please contact us no later then 5 days prior to the event date. -
Jan
11
Master of Social Work - Visit Day Hartford Program 9:30am
Master of Social Work - Visit Day Hartford Program
Saturday, January 11th, 2025
09:30 AM
School of Social Work (Hartford)
Our MSW program prepares students who are passionate about helping others to promote social, racial, and economic justice, and to advocate for improved social policies and services. Join us at this session for conversations about how you can combine your passion with a degree in social work to make change for Individuals, groups, communities and the world. We will discuss the curriculum and different pathways in the program as well as the Hartford and Stamford campus options.
RSVP at https://connect.grad.uconn.edu/portal/msw_infosessions to get a link and reminders for the info session
Please contact the Office of Admission at (959) 200-3605 if you have any questions. If you need accommodations, please contact us no later then 5 days prior to the event date.
Contact Information:
Please contact the Office of Student & Academic Services at (959) 200-3605 if you have any questions.
More
If you need accommodations, please contact us no later then 5 days prior to the event date.