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A Message from the Dean about Black History Month 2024

University of Connecticut

Dear Colleagues, At the School of Social Work, we look forward to celebrating Black History Month and promoting the history, culture, and achievements of Black and African Americans communities. Our Black History planning committee engages in this critical work by honoring Black lives, contributions, and culture.

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Paula Allen-Meares Speaks with WNIJ About Using Poetry to Increase Health Awareness

Michigan Social Work

Dean Emerita Paula Allen-Meares spoke with public radio station WNIJ about an initiative in Rockford, Illinois using poetry to increase health awareness. Allen-Meares has a long history of using the arts as an avenue to advance social work.

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Greetings from Dean Curran to SSW Alumni

University of Connecticut

It’s a great honor to join the UConn School of Social Work as its 15 th dean. I am deeply humbled to lead such an outstanding institution with its 75 years of history preparing the next generation of social workers. I’m excited to learn about all the innovative and creative work taking place here.

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Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month

University of Connecticut

From the Desk of Dean Heller Dear Colleagues, Thursday, September 15, is the start of Hispanic Heritage Month. This annual event celebrates the many diverse cultures and histories of Hispanic and Latinx/a/o communities. Our goals include engaging faculty and staff in meaningful dialogue about DEI/AR in our community and in our work.

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Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month

University of Connecticut

From the Desk of Dean Heller Dear Colleagues, Thursday, September 15, is the start of Hispanic Heritage Month. This annual event celebrates the many diverse cultures and histories of Hispanic and Latinx/a/o communities. Our goals include engaging faculty and staff in meaningful dialogue about DEI/AR in our community and in our work.

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Celebrating Black History Month

University of Connecticut

From the Office of Dean Heller. Dear Colleagues, As we begin the celebration of Black History Month, we are called to remember both its origins and its importance in our current contexts. The story of Black History Month can be traced back to the beginning of the last century when Negro History Week was first recognized in 1926.

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Grief and the Future of Social Work: An Invitation to Grow Together in Respect and Readiness

Social Work Futures

In April of 2019, I had the privilege of getting to design a futures game for my dean colleagues of schools of social work around the United States. I played this game with my dean colleagues, but also across the United States at a series of events, conferences, etc. Both in individual and collective forms.)”