With a passion for macro social work, Lisa Smith (BSW, '13) has been making and donating hand sanitizer--2,000 bottles and counting--in her local community since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Thanks to animal therapy team volunteers of Human-Animal Bond in Colorado, part of Colorado State University’s School of Social Work, residents at care facilities are receiving love from a distance through a steady stream of letters and photos written by volunteers from the perspective of their animals.
Assistant Professor Jen Currin-McCulloch says the results of two large surveys show the COVID-19 pandemic is bringing us together with our pets like never before, and our pets are helping to reduce feelings of depression, anxiety, and loneliness.
In the Colorado State University College of Health and Human Sciences, transfer students are an integral part of the community. Coming from a variety of institutions and backgrounds, these students bring a wealth of experience and diversity to our Ramily. We asked six of our current transfer students about their admission journey and how they found their state at CSU. Here is what they said.
During a semester of uncertainty and change due to COVID-19, College of Health and Human Sciences students persevered in presenting their research and creative work in the virtual CURC Showcase.
The George A. Morgan Dissertation Award was established by George Morgan and his wife to contribute support to graduate student research and creative activity that is part of the student's Ph.D. dissertation.
The COVID-19 pandemic crisis has upended work and life worldwide. For three Colorado State University social work alumni who specialize in HIV/AIDS interventions, there has been a clear need to carry on offering support to clients, as well as to prioritize professional self-care.
Alumni Association member Laurine Smith (B.S., ’80; M.S.W., ’98) is, at the core of her being, a caretaker and a stalwart Ram.
Launched in Fall 2019, the School of Social Work's Elevate program offers community building and support for at-risk students, by providing peer mentoring designed to help students navigate social, cultural, academic, and professional aspects of higher education.
Jennifer Wood double-majored in sociology and social work and will graduate this month. But the journey wasn’t easy.