Tag: Social Work
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Faculty notes: Coman, Groessl, Rector and Sherman are teaching scholars
The UW-Green Bay Teaching Scholars Program will kick off again next week with four new scholars: Ioana Coman (Information and Computing Science), Joan Groessl (Social Work), Michael Rector (Music) and Heidi Sherman (Humanistic Studies). The Teaching Scholars Program, which started in 1999, brings together faculty and instructional staff from across campus to talk about teaching challenges, to…
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Campus Cupboard has new location and other changes
Campus Cupboard has moved and is currently housed with Social Work. The Cupboard will move in the near future to Rose Hall 140, where it will share space with the Campus Clothes Closet and the Campus Kitchen. Starting in September, Dana Strohm, social work lecturer, will be the advisor for Campus Cupboard. Stacie Christian, director of Inclusive…
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UW-Green Bay, UW Extension partner in food pantry findings
Local food pantry consumers have reported a much lower rate of food insecurity than in 2009, a study released last week reports. Food insecurity rates of food pantry consumers have fluctuated over the past 15 years, peaking at 89% in 2009 and decreasing to 45% in 2014 according to the report, Food Insecurity, Barriers and…
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Study Finds Food Pantry Consumers Less Food Insecure Than in Past
Households with children more likely to be food insecure Green Bay – Local food pantry consumers have reported a much lower rate of food insecurity than in 2009, a study released this week reports. Food insecurity rates of food pantry consumers have fluctuated over the past 15 years, peaking at 89% in 2009 and decreasing…
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Fletcher and Wheat selected as UWGB Diversity Scholars
Congratulations to Adrianne Fletcher (Social Work) and Elizabeth Wheat (Public and Environmental Affairs) upon their selection as UWGB Diversity Scholars. Both will pursue teaching and learning projects related to diversity in the classroom during the 2016-17 school year.
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UW-Green Bay Social Work holds celebration and symposium
The UW-Green Bay Social Work Professional Programs held a first annual Social Work Symposium and Celebration in Rose Hall on Thursday, May 5. The Symposium showcased the major projects of the graduating MSW students as well as honors in the major projects, research and advocacy class efforts, and activities from students organizations: Campus Cupboard, Campus…
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Social Work celebrates
The UWGB Social Work Professional Programs held a first annual Social Work Symposium and Celebration in Rose Hall on Thursday, May 5. The Symposium showcased the major projects of the graduating MSW students as well as honors in the major projects, research and advocacy class efforts, and activities from students organizations: Campus Cupboard, Campus Kitchen…
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Social Work students meet with Senator Dave Hansen
Senator Dave Hansen (D-Green Bay) visited with UWGB’s undergraduate Social Work students last Friday (April 8) to discuss an advocacy project the students are developing on the topic of “Educate Your Vote” — designed to educate voters through social media on the candidates’ views for the 2016 presidential election. Senator Hansen discussed specifically the need for…
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Phone-a-thon supporter Kroll named Student Employee of the Year
Human Development and Social Work major Lizzy Kroll was named UWGB’s Student Employee of the Year today, April 11. Development officer Tracy Heaser nominated Kroll, a phone-a-thon supporter for Office of University Advancement, recognizing her responsibility, reliability and her easy demeanor. Kroll received a $50 gift card to UWGB and a plaque recognizing her as…
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Panel discussions highlight diverse religious beliefs
UWGB’s Diversity Task Force, Social Work undergraduate students, and the Inclusive Excellence Inclusivity and Equity Certificate Program, have collaborated to bring two different guest panels focused on the topic of diverse religious beliefs so attendees can consider their discussions as it relates to inclusivity of individuals with varying religious beliefs. The two guest panel events…