Alex Parsons

Apr 26, 2014

Greetings from Dr. Bullock, Department Head of Social Work

On July 1, 2013, it was my greatest honor to be appointed as head of the Department of Social Work. This year marks our 40th anniversary of being a CSWE accredited social work program. Collectively, our students, alumni, and faculty are changing the world through social action and community engagement. In this newsletter, you will read about student and alumni highlights, faculty highlights, and awards and research.

Mar 17, 2014

CHASS Women Lauded for Equity Efforts

Three CHASS women were lauded for their contributions to equity at the 2014 Sisterhood Dinner held on campus by NC State's Council on the Status of Women. Kudos to Deborah Hooker, Mary Wyer and Suzanne Martin.

Feb 26, 2014

Maymester: One Course, Three Weeks, Three Credits

Last May, CHASS piloted Maymester, a three-week academic session that combines an intensive schedule with small class sizes to create an enriching and in-depth educational experience for professors and students alike. Based on positive feedback from faculty and students, the college has been asked to organize Maymester 2014.

Feb 17, 2014

Dr. Silvia Cu Visits, Discusses “Hambre Cero” Program in Guatemala

Last Month, the Global Health Initiative, Study Abroad and the Department of Social Work co-hosted a presentation by Dr. Silvia Cu.

Feb 17, 2014

Student Advisers Honored

When NC State recognized its outstanding undergraduate academic advisers recently, the College of Humanities and Social Sciences was well represented. Two of the five university employees who received awards for their efforts to support and encourage students were from CHASS. Congratulations to Linda Williams and Roy Stamper.

Feb 12, 2014

Social Work Professor Linda Williams Honored for Undergraduate Advising

Last Month, Professor Linda Williams, Director of the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program, received the College of Humanities and Social Sciences Faculty Adviser Award for her outstanding undergraduate advising

Feb 5, 2014

Students Conduct Research for Stop Hunger Now in Dominican Republic

NC State graduate students in the Masters of Social Work (MSW) program are conducting on-the-ground research for international nonprofit Stop Hunger Now in the Dominican Republic, where they are visiting medical facilities, orphanages and schools to evaluate the impact Stop Hunger Now is having there.

Jan 30, 2014

NC State University Faculty Member wins NASW-NC Advocacy Award

NC State Department of Social Work Faculty Member Professor Barbara Zelter Selected as NASW-NC Myrna Miller Wellons Advocacy Award Recipient! Congratulations! Read Article here!

Dec 23, 2013

December Student of the Month

Ashley Shaw is a senior majoring in social work. A university ambassador, orientation counselor and Phi Alpha Honors Society member, Ashley has studied abroad in Guatemala and worked with groups that promote awareness about relationship violence. She looks forward to earning her master's of social work after graduation.

Nov 15, 2013

Department of Social Work Head Appointed to Peer Review Committee at ACS

Professor Karen Bullock, PhD, LCSW, Social Work Department Head, has been selected by the American Cancer Society (ACS) to serve as a member of the Peer Review Committee on Oncology Social Work Training.