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Apr 7, 2016

2016 Spring Symposium: Emerging Issues in Integrated Behavioral Heath Care

The spring 2016 symposium, Integrated Behavioral Health: Emerging Models of Health Care was held March 2nd and drew over 200 attendees from around the state. Students representing seven different universities were in attendance. A range of professionals including social workers, physicians, nurses, pharmacists, addiction specialists, counselors, health directors and policy advocates came together for a…

Mar 30, 2016

BSW Student Lorrinda Janik Writes Article for The New Social Worker Online

Read BSW Student Lorrinda Janik’s article now!

Feb 28, 2016

MSW Candidates Present Department of Social Work Student Report

See attached for the Student Report… a collection of news from the department, faculty, NASW and student organization happenings put together by the Department of Social Work Advisory Board. Report was prepared by MSW Candidates Jenna Horgan and Elizabeth Patrick.  Report can be accessed here

Feb 24, 2016

2016 Volunteer/Career Fair

On February 23rd, 2016 the Department of Social Work held our Annual Volunteer/Career Fair. A total of 15 agencies participated in the event held in Caldwell Hall. Students and faculty from various disciplines in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences were able to discuss and connect with agency representatives.  The Department of Social Work has myriad connections to…

Feb 19, 2016

Social Work Student Scores Big Against Duke

Social Work student Jennifer Mathurin scored big during win against Duke on January 14th, 2016 Great job Jen! and Go Pack! Click here to read the article!

Feb 18, 2016

Social Work Student Feature – Joelle Jacobs

Social Work student and soon-to-be graduate Joelle Jacobs was recently featured on the Office for Institutional Equity and Diversity website (OIED).  Use this link to read the article!

Dec 21, 2015

Year in Review: Top Humanities and Social Sciences Stories of 2015

As another year comes to an end, take a look back at some of our favorite stories from 2015. This snapshot of the innovative and purposeful work that stems from our students, faculty, alumni and friends, underscores a fact that's clearer now than ever: the humanities and social sciences are not just relevant to solving the problems of the 21st Century, they are essential.

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…

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…

Sep 6, 2014

Dean Braden Takes the Ice Bucket Challenge

CHASS Dean Jeff Braden took the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge he received from Karen Bullock, Head of the CHASS Dept. of Social Work. And he issued a few challenges of his own. Heads up, arts and sciences deans at UNC-G, UNC-CH, and App State University.