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Apr 3, 2015

Department of Social Work Student Success Feature: Andrew Johnson

The Department of Social Work at NC State takes great pride in cultivating the next generation of social workers who act as agents of change within their communities through advocacy and community engagement. At their core, social workers should strive to improve their communities for all individuals while breaking barriers that prevent or challenge the social… 

Apr 3, 2015

The Department of Social Work at NC State Hosts Tony Hale and His New Friend Archibald

On Saturday, November 8th at 7:00 PM, the Department of Social Work at NC State welcomed American actor and author, Anthony “Tony” Hale to James B. Hunt Library at Centennial Campus. That night, Hale—best known for his comedic television roles as the neurotic Buster Bluth on the Fox series Arrested Development and vice-presidential aide on HBO’s… 

Mar 31, 2015

An Interview with Dean Jeffery P. Braden: On the College of Humanities and Social Sciences and the Department of Social Work.

Dean Braden believes the Department of Social work is a leader in showing how NC State’s land grant mission is realized. “We have good scholars who contribute to the field of social work who also enhance the quality of life for North Carolina communities and people,” he said. “Our department effectively combines professional training with a… 

Mar 26, 2015

Developments in Gerontology: William (Bill) E. Lamb Presentation on Aging Populations

This year at the National Association of Social Workers Conference (NASW), the Department of Social Work was proud to have faculty member William (Bill) E. Lamb (MSW, ACSW, MPA) present his research with aging populations. In his presentation about self determination issues with aging populations, Lamb highlighted important topics such as; addressing the issue of competency… 

Mar 23, 2015

National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Women’s Advocacy Day Reception – The Pack’s Passion for Policy

On Monday, February 23, 2015, 18 Seaboard, a popular restaurant in Raleigh, North Carolina, was teeming with women on a mission. Though the women were of all races, religions, ethnicities, ages, and various personal backgrounds, the group shared one common goal; to make their voices heard with their passion for civic engagement. The event was… 

Mar 19, 2015

HRSA Behavioral Health Scholar Application Opens!

   Become a HRSA Behavioral Health Scholar! To access the application, please use the link provided. After following the link, use your NC State Unity ID and password. http://socialwork.chass.ncsu.edu/hrsa/index.php Behavior Health Scholars must be Year Two or Advanced Standing MSW students with sincere commitment to serving those ages 16 – 25 that are either diagnosed with or… 

Mar 10, 2015

The Department of Social Work at NC State Presents “Let’s Talk Fathers” with Dr. Shears

The Department of Social Work with campus partners Collegiate 100 and Men in Social Work (MiSW) were proud to host UNC – Greensboro and NC A&T’s renowned faculty member, Dr. Jeffrey K. Shears on March 17, 2015.    The event began with a reception with Dr. Shears, where attendees were able to meet and discuss… 

Feb 26, 2015

A Day in a Different Life: Dean for a Day

Dean Jeff Braden became a social work student for a day, handing over leadership of Humanities and Social Sciences to Caterina Schenck. Student Braden and Dean Schenck share their experiences -- that included an educational summit with UNC President Tom Ross, NC State Chancellor Randy Woodson, Governor McCrory and others -- and their insights in this post. 

Jan 20, 2015

Swapping Schedules: Dean for a Day Jan 28

College Dean Jeff Braden will switch places with social work student Caterina Schenck on January 28. He'll take her classes and have lunch with her friends, while she runs the college. It's the annual Dean for a Day event. 

Jan 17, 2015

Social Work Faculty Member Presents at International Conference in Taiwan

(Above – Dr. Ellis made a day trip to this small town on the coast.) Dr. Alan Ellis traveled to Taipei, Taiwan in October 2014 for the 30th International Conference on Pharmacoepidemiology and Therapeutic Risk Management. In pharmacoepidemiology, researchers often compare the effects of different drugs by observing real-world data, rather than manipulating experimental conditions…