Social Work News

Why your local library might be hiring a social worker

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Yanna McGraw works at the Central Library in downtown Indianapolis. A big part of her job is building relationships with visitors and helping answer their questions. But the information she provides is rarely about books.
Jan 3, 2022

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De-Stress with Dogs!

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Join the Health and Wellness Center as they host their annual de-stress with dogs event for Seattle U students!
Nov 22, 2021

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Dr. Williamson presents at CSWE

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Our own Dr. Estella Williamson will be presenting at the CSWE APM this weekend! Dr. Williamson's presentation is titled: Techniques for Developing Skills in Field Education through Anti-racism and Anti-oppression Lenses.
Nov 5, 2021

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Read our Fall Quarter Newsletter

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We are happy to announce the launch of our Fall Quarter Social Work Department Newsletter! This quarter, read about our highlighted BSW and MSW students, current announcements, new faculty introductions and read our first installment of a three-part faculty interview series.
Oct 28, 2021

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Back to School: Social Workers Help Students, Families, Teachers Adjust After COVID

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COVID has created a wave of hiring for school social workers, who not only have needed to help locate missing students but also help all students get resources to regain momentum—both developmentally and academically—and to get them mental health services and grief counseling if needed. But many school social workers see the problems of the “lost year” as a larger opportunity to make schools more welcoming and less punitive so students and school communities can thrive.
Oct 14, 2021

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