School of Social Work News

Assistant professor Emily Nicklett is currently teaching Aging in Multicultural Britain, which is taught to undergraduate students (several of whom are CASC students) through the Center for Global and Intercultural Study at U-M.

Students, representing a variety of majors, from engineering and biology to sociology to dance, are learning about aging from a transcultural perspective. They have formed partnerships with community-based, national, and international organizations including Age UK, Elders Voice, Homeshare International, and Arts 4 Dementia.

Students are also being exposed to the field of social gerontology and geriatric social work.

Abigail Eiler, MSW '06, was featured in the NASW-Michigan Chapter’s March edition of The Bridge newsletter.  Abigail is the Region 11 representative and was commended for her work in the area of clinical social work.

Beth Lindley, MSW '02, was acknowledged by Social Work Today magazine as one of ten dedicated and deserving social workers.  Her area of specialization is that of helping seniors age in place.

Cassie Zwart, MSW '14, has received a Post-Master of Social Work Fellowship at Colorado State University Health Network. The fellowship is designed to prepare individuals for a staff position in a university counseling service, with particular emphasis on the integration of mental health and medical services.

David Pollio, PhD '94, has been named chair of the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Social Work.

Dr. Harry Hunter, MSW '77, was recently elected to serve on the City of Detroit’s Brush Park Citizens District Council for a three-year term ending on May 1, 2017.  In 2009 he was the recipient of the Spirit of Detroit Award for exceptional achievement, outstanding leadership, and dedication to improving the quality of life in Detroit.  He is a faculty member in the University of Southern California, SSW Virtual Academic Center, Los Angeles, CA.

Jennifer Dubow, MSW '88, recently became a certified child yoga instructor.  This program teaches children how to use yoga to manage anxiety as well as improve attention and social skills.

Judy Ebersole, MSW '88, was named the 2013 Kansas School Social Worker of the Year and recognized at the Midwest School Social Worker Conference.