Tag: Social Work
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Faculty note: Prof. Akakpo publication
Associate Professor Akakpo (Social Work and Global Studies) and Assistant Professor and Associate Dean Adrianne Fletcher (Case Western Reserve University, Mandel School of Social Work) have published a jointly authored article “We Can Do Better: Mitigating Negatively Racialized Attitudes in Child Welfare through Self-awareness Training.” in the Child Welfare League Journal. The study focuses on…
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UW-Green Bay Master of Social Work (MSW) program expands to Wausau
The UW-Green Bay Social Work Professional Program is pleased to announce it has received the Higher Learning Commissions (HLC) approval to offer its Master of Social Work (MSW) program in central Wisconsin. Through a generous and unique partnership with UW-Stevens Point, the MSW Program—classes and advising—will be offered at the UW-Stevens Point-Wausau campus. This additional…
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MSW degree applications are now open
The admission cycle for UW-Green Bay’s Master of Social Work (MSW) Degree is now open and accepting applications for the 2021-2022 academic year. An MSW degree provides a significant opportunity for graduate students seeking a career in human services. The program prepares students for advanced level professional practice applicable to a wide range of positions…
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MSW Program Admission Cycle Now Open
The admission cycle for the Master of Social Work (MSW) Degree from UW-Green Bay is now open and accepting applications for the 2021-2022 academic year. A MSW degree from UW-Green Bay provides a significant opportunity for graduate students seeking a career in the human services. The program prepares students for advanced level professional practice applicable…
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Reminder: Stress, Burnout and Self-Care webinar is Wednesdays, Oct. 7 and 21
UW-Green Bay Associate Prof. Joan Groessl (Social Work) will be hosting a virtual webinar on Stress, Burnout and Self-Care, Wednesday Oct. 7, from 10 to 11 a.m. and again on Wednesday Oct. 21, from 2 to 3 p.m. This webinar is designed to give a brief overview of stress and burnout and its impacts on wellbeing.…
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Save the date: Stress, Burnout and Self-Care webinar is Wed., Oct. 7 and 21
UW-Green Bay Associate Prof. Joan Groessl (Social Work) will be hosting a virtual webinar on Stress, Burnout and Self-Care, Wednesday Oct. 7, from 10 to 11 a.m. and again on Wednesday Oct. 21, from 2 to 3 p.m. This webinar is designed to give a brief overview of stress and burnout and its impacts on wellbeing.…
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UW-Green Bay Social Work student Amanda Rosado encourages students to ‘dive in head first’ to online classes
Although UW-Green Bay is intending to be open in fall and welcoming faculty, staff and students back on campus, some classes originally scheduled for in-person instruction will be moving online or having online aspects to them for the safety of the UW-Green Bay community. Current UW-Green Bay students who transitioned to online learning in Spring…
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Common Read Events coming up in September
In March, Common Read discussions of the book, Your Heart is the Size of Your Fist: A Doctor Reflects on Ten Years at a Refugee Clinic by Martina Scholtens, MD, were cancelled because of pandemic closures. (Book is available for purchase via Amazon for $12.49). Self-study of the book followed by a written online discussion…
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Congratulations to Career Services personnel and others on successful virtual job fair
Career Services partnered with the Green Bay Area Public School (GBAPS) District to offer a virtual job fair for UW-Green Bay students and alumni. Eleven individual video chat rooms were made available for participation on Tuesday, May 19, 2020. Candidates participated in eight of the rooms assigned by certification area. There were 29 unique students…
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UW-Green Bay alumna and Manitowoc’s Rainbow House Owner is passionate about creating a better life for those she cares for | Herald Times Reporter
UW-Green Bay alumna Marcia Christiansen (Community Services and Social Service) has owned Rainbow House in Manitowoc since 1980, along with her husband, Jack. Rainbow House helps individuals with developmental disabilities live their best lives, assisting them in any way they need while also allowing them to achieve their fullest potential of independence. More via Manitowoc’s Rainbow…