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February Custodian of the Month - Derrik Munoz
was chosen to be the February 2021 Custodian of the Month. Each month every custodial supervisor on the academic side puts in a candidate by writing about them and then each supervisor picks who they think deserves it. It is completely anonymous to everyone except the person counting votes. For...
KU scholar documents African refugees' journeys to Europe, helps improve programs to assist transition
War, famine and persecution have prompted millions to flee their homes as refugees around the world. While working in Italy, a University of Kansas scholar saw firsthand scores of African refugees arrive there, which grew into a research project to understand their experiences and assess how local agencies can better...
Statement on Jan. 6 Events at the US Capitol Building
of Social Welfare Community,...
Search for Assistant/Associate/Full Professor Racial Justice & Social Work
of Kansas School of Social Welfare (KU SSW) is seeking dynamic candidates with experience in racial justice for a faculty cluster hire. We aim to recruit and hire two associate/full professors and one assistant professor to begin Fall 2021 (9-month, tenure-track). Faculty candidates with a Ph.D. in Social Work or...
Publication shows pandemic not a shared experience for LGBTQ youths
“We’re all in this together” has been a common refrain during the COVID-19 pandemic. It turns out that’s not the case for many LGTBQ youths, as University of Kansas researchers illustrate in a new publication. ...
Study Finds Shortcomings in Therapy for Sexual Minorities
Searching for New Associate Director of Field Education
School of Social Welfare is searching for our new Associate Director of Field Education, stationed at Edwards or Lawrence Campus. ...
School of Social Welfare Announces New Field Education Director
of Kansas School of Social Welfare has announced the appointment of Kelly Jones as the new associate professor of the practice and director of field education. Prior to this appointment, Jones was the senior associate director for field education within the school and has been serving as interim field director...
Professor leading grants to improve health for survivors of intimate partner violence
Women who have experienced intimate partner violence are at a higher risk of negative health outcomes such as cervical cancer, sexually transmitted infections, HPV and HIV/AIDS. A University of Kansas researcher is building a body of work through publications and grants to better understand these risks and to build an...
School of Social Welfare Announces New Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
of Social Welfare has announced the appointment of Kim Warren, associate professor in history, as the new associate dean for diversity, equity and inclusion beginning July 1. Warren will be joining the school in an administrative and research capacity. ...
Two MSW Students Receive DEI Fellowship for 2020-21 School Year
excited to share with you that the School's Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion has awarded Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Fellowships to two MSW students. The applicant pool was greatly increased from last year and was very competitive. We are excited about the research these two fellows will be doing...
Proclamation by the Governor Recognizing the 30th Anniversary of the Strengths Perspective
PEOPLE OF KANSAS, GREETINGS:...