Colorado State University’s School of Social Work: Past, Present, and Future
In a year of celebration and reflection for Colorado State University’s 150th anniversary, we look back at the tremendous evolution of the School of Social Work at CSU.
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Social Work Instructor Villescas Zamzow earns place in Faculty Institute for Inclusive Excellence
Social Work Instructor and BSW Advisor Marie Villescas Zamzow graduated from the 2019 – 2020 cohort of the Faculty Institute for Inclusive Excellence. She is the creator of the SOWK 530 Anti-Oppressive Social Work practice course, which includes a focus on multiculturalism and social justice advocacy.
For outcomes and cost, study supports holistic approach to mental health care
Results of a study led by CSU School of Social Work Assistant Professor Shannon Hughes indicate that a holistic self-learning model is a viable and cost-effective option for serving the mental health needs of young adults.
Shining a light on Latinx healthcare disparities in the U.S.
On January 23, faculty and students; community health and mental health practitioners and administrators; and nearly 500 live webcast viewers gathered for a conference focused on addressing Latinx health disparities in the U.S.
Producing original research as a distance MSW Student: Q & A with Yolanda Arredondo
School of Social Work graduate student Yolanda Arredondo received her MSW degree in Fall 2019. Learn more about why she came to CSU, producing original research as a graduate student, and her new connections with fellow social workers.
School of Social Work students practice speaking up to help others
Social work and theater students participated in an innovative community exercise this fall. “Theatre of the Oppressed” is designed to educate about oppression, discrimination and social change.
Social Work mentoring benefits alumni as well as recent grads
The School of Social Work’s Alumni Network Mentoring Program brings together recent graduates and alumni in purposeful and mutually rewarding relationships. All Colorado State University Social Work graduates are welcome to participate.
Data makes a difference: Social Work alum tackles homelessness
Homeward Alliance Director David Rout (MSW, ’13) led efforts to secure $18,000 via United Way of Larimer County’s Innovation Grant program to support a new database that provides valuable insight into the local homeless population.
CSU hosts Western Consortium for the Grand Challenges for Social Work
Social work educators, researchers, and practitioners from the Western Consortium for the Grand Challenges for Social Work gathered on the Colorado State University campus for a conference focused on tackling society’s toughest social problems.
Colorado State University faculty awarded grant to study youth violence prevention
Collaborating faculty researchers in Social Work and Human Development and Family Studies have received a Spencer Foundation Small Research Grant to examine the post-high school effects of a high school-based prevention program.