Dean Emeritus Harold R. Johnson talks with his daughter Karen Downing (U-M librarian) about his experience has the first African-American dean at the University of Michigan.
Three School of Social Work alumni were presented Distinguished Alumni Awards at the SSW All-Class Reunion Lunch on Friday, October 27, 2017.
The Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes School of Social Work alumni whose achievements exemplify the values of the School of Social Work and who have made an exceptional impact on the profession, the community and/or Social Work education.
William Cabin, '04 has been appointed by NASW to the panel to review the NASW Policy Statement on Hospice Care Policy. The policy review is part of the NASW review of policy statements.
State Representative Stephanie Chang, '14 MSW/MPP received the NASW-Michigan Chapter Stabenow Political Leadership Award. This award is given to a social worker who has shown political and legislative leadership through advocacy, activism and passion. “It is an amazing honor to be recognized by the Michigan Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers,” said Representative Stephanie Chang. “My training as a social worker has allowed me to make sure that I am actively advancing policy that seeks to improve every aspect of a resident’s life. Being in this space today was a proud and hopeful experience to see so many people dedicating their life to positive change.”
Dr. William Cabin has had a second paper accepted for presentation at the Society for the Study of Social Problems Annual Meeting in August 2017 in Montreal, Canada. The paper is entitled, "No One Really Cares”: The Lived Experience of Community-based Persons with Alzheimer’s disease (PWAD) and their Caregivers” and is based on Dr. Cabin's ongoing qualitative research projects.
Stephanie Chang, MSW and MPP ‘14 discusses race in politics and her goals in public office.
Edmund Lewis awared the General Motors African Ancestry Network Community Enrichment Award during the 11th annual Black History Month Celebration for General Motors. It is a prestigious honor that serves to recognize the best of the best within the non-profit, philanthropic and community engagement sector.
Gernal Motors African Ancestry Network: GMAAN's mission is to be a resource leveraged by GM to provide a competitive advantage by attracting, developing and retaining African Ancestry employees while connecting to our communities to enable our vision to design, build and sell the world’s best vehicles.
Andy Horning, MSW '97 launches podcast called Elephant Talk that discusses love and relationships.
Three School of Social Work alumni were presented Distinguished Alumni Awards at the SSW All Class Reunion Lunch on Friday, October 21, 2016.
The Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes School of Social Work alumni whose achievements exemplify the values of the School of Social Work and who have made an exceptional impact on the profession, the community and/or Social Work education.
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