On paper, School of Social Work alumnus and combat veteran Alastair Johnson's career change seems to be an about face: from British Army to child welfare case work. But for Johnson, who completed his M.S.W. in 2014, it was more of a gradual and logical evolution.
“Ben was a real social worker,” Georgia Granger said remembering her husband. “He loved the students; he wanted to teach them all he could. He wanted them to look at the people, see what they are really like and help them with whatever needs they had.”
“Ben was a real social worker,” Georgia Granger said remembering her husband. “He loved the students; he wanted to teach them all he could. He wanted them to look at the people, see what they are really like and help them with whatever needs they had.”
In a stadium full of fellow graduate students wearing mortarboard caps and gowns signifying academic excellence, two doctoral students in the School of Social Work, Annie Keeney and Shannon Harrison, celebrated graduation endings and new beginnings on May 12 in Moby Arena.
Graduates of the Colorado State University College of Health and Human Sciences have overcome many challenges to get the graduation. Read more about our outstanding graduates and their achievements.
The annual Celebrate Undergraduate Research and Creativity (CURC), showcase allows undergraduate students from a range of University colleges and their corresponding majors to highlight their achievements in research and creativity with the support of faculty mentors. This year, the College of Health and Human Sciences had students from interior design, nutrition and food science, human development and family studies, social work and health and exercise science submit their research and creative projects.
The College of Health and Human Sciences has started accepting nominations for the fourth year of its alumni awards program. All nominations need to be received by Monday, July 10 by 5 p.m. MDT in order to be considered.
Like many social work students, upcoming M.S.W. graduate Krystal Kneigge began her social work education not knowing exactly which direction she wanted to go in this field with an abundance of options. She chose CSU for its advanced generalist program it prepared her for work with children and families, but was also be flexible enough for work in a variety of settings.
Assistant Professor Eunhee Choi and Assistant Professor Malcolm Scott have each been honored with an Instructional Innovation in Service-Learning Award through the Celebrate! Colorado State Awards, presented on April 18.