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Alumni Update – Kay Blakney, MSSW 1974
Kay Blakney received her MSSW from the Memphis campus in 1974. She recently turned 77 years old and spent some time reflecting on her social work career. She noted that her MSSW opened many doors for her in the profession and wants the upcoming generation of social workers to know what a fulfilling career they…
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Student Spotlight- Valerie Bogie, MSSW Online
Valerie Bogie is a second-year student in the MSSW Online program studying Veterinary Social Work. She is scheduled to graduate in May 2025. What interested you in studying Veterinary Social work?I have been working with animals since 2000. With a career spanning over two decades, I have extensive experience across diverse animal care settings, including a…
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University of Tennessee Launches One Health Forum: A Groundbreaking Online Platform to Advance Bonded Family Health Equity
The University of Tennessee Program for Pet Health Equity recently launched the One Health Forum, a pioneering online platform. This unique initiative offers a collaborative space that is not only innovative but also dynamic, where professionals, policymakers, and community advocates can come together, share their insights, and drive impactful change. The One Health Forum is…
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Social Justice and Social Change from a Global Perspective Study Abroad to Kenya
Kenya: Culture, Service, Wildlife This trip offers a unique blend of cultural immersion, community service, and wildlife adventure, providing an enriching experience for those eager to explore Kenya’s diverse heritage, natural beauty, and meaningfully engage with others. Travelers can engage with local communities, participate in meaningful service projects, and witness breathtaking wildlife in Maasai Mara,…
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The College of Social Work Shines in its New Home Sweet Home
After months of planning and preparation, the UT College of Social Work opened its newly logo-bearing doors to alumni, donors, students, friends, and community members, offering a peek inside the new “temporary” home of the college. The college has claimed the fifth and seventh floors of Stokely Management Center, creating a home for superior learning…
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Staff Profile- Abiodun Ajayi
Abiodun Ajayi started at the college in April 2024 as an Instructional Designer. What does your job entail?As an instructional designer, my job involves supporting faculty members with their instructional needs. This includes helping them develop engaging course materials if needed, implementing effective teaching strategies, and integrating technology into the classroom. I also collaborate with…
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The Social Work Teaching Summit 2024
The Social Work Teaching Summit was organized around teaching principles that were generated by outstanding UT faculty. The overarching goal of the summit was for participants to develop a personally relevant teaching mission that would guide their teaching practice and interactions with students. Participants worked on:• Developing their own personal teaching mission as it relates…
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Continuing Education Webinar: Abolitionist Social Work Practice: Transforming Systems for Social Justice with Ebony N. Perez, PhD, MSW
Date: Wednesday, October 16, 2024Time: 5:30pm-7:00pm ET | 4:30pm-6:00pm CTLocation: live Zoom webinarPresentation Title: Abolitionist Social Work Practice: Transforming Systems for Social JusticePresenter: Ebony N. Perez, PhD, MSWCost – $30 LogisticsZoom information will be emailed to participants the afternoon before and morning of the event. Registration will close two hours before the event start time.…
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Continuing Education Webinar: Cultural Competence & Beyond: Best Practices in Working With Marginalized Communities with Mary Gitau
Date: Wednesday, December 18, 2024Time: 10:00am-12:00pm ET | 9:00am-11:00am CTLocation: live Zoom webinarPresentation Title: Cultural Competence & Beyond: Best Practices in Working With Marginalized CommunitiesPresenterMary Gitau, PhD, MSWCost – $40 LogisticsZoom information will be emailed to participants the afternoon before and morning of the event. Registration will close two hours before the event start time.…
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Continuing Education Webinar: An Ethical Understanding of TN Social Work Licensure Law with Paula Foster, LCSW
Date: Tuesday, December 3, 2024Time: 9:30am-12:30pm ET | 8:30am-11:30am CTLocation: Live WebinarPresentation Title: An Ethical Understanding of TN Social Work Licensure LawPresenterPaula Foster, LCSWCost – $60 Logistics Zoom information will be emailed to participants the afternoon before and morning of the event. Registration will close two hours before the event start time. This event is…