AASJ – UNE School of Social Work

October 15, 2019October 16, 2019 Meg Webster AASJ, Student life, Student Projects, Student Testimonials, Uncategorized

A Night of Storytelling: Maine Voices Against Violence

Thursday evening, October 17th, our stellar MSW student Kim Davis, has organized a storytelling event that focuses on intimate partner violence among young people aged 16-24 She has carefully planned the evening through collaboration with the Interprofessional Education Collaborative, MSW Faculty, Amy Coha, Applied Arts and Social Justice Certificate Coordinator, Lori Power, Through These Doors, and … Continue reading A Night of Storytelling: Maine Voices Against Violence

September 24, 2019September 24, 2019 Meg Webster AASJ, Clinical, Curriculum, IPEC, Student life, Student Testimonials, Trauma, TRIAD, What is Social Work?

Why Choose UNE?

As part of this year's New Student Orientation we took some time to ask incoming students what factors ultimately led them to choose UNE's MSW Program over others. Here's what they had to say: WHY UNE? Abigail Lynch Why UNE? "One of my co-workers went to UNE for her MSW and highly recommended the program. She … Continue reading Why Choose UNE?

September 16, 2019September 16, 2019 Meg Webster AASJ, Aging & Ethics, Curriculum, Faculty Research, Projects, and Presentations, Faculty Spotlight, IPEC, Student life, Trauma, Uncategorized, What is Social Work?

‘Tis the time to orient!

Every year, UNE WCHP welcomes all new health professions students to their robust NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION. Not only is this a great time to get pre-enrollment tasks out of the way and become acquainted with the University, campus culture, and greater Portland community at large, but it's also a great opportunity to meet your specific … Continue reading ‘Tis the time to orient!

May 23, 2019May 23, 2019 Meg Webster AASJ, Aging & Ethics, Community Projects, Student life, Student Projects, Student Testimonials

How to use ART in social work practice

Are you an artist? Or perhaps you just really enjoy art.... Are you looking to find a way to blend your creative interests with your desire to help people? Well, you've come to the right place! Get your Masters in Social Work at UNE and the Applied Arts and Social Justice Certificate! Unique among social … Continue reading How to use ART in social work practice

January 3, 2019January 3, 2019 Meg Webster AASJ, Alumni, Student Projects, Uncategorized

Life After Grad School: MSW Alumna Deanna Barry

Alumna SPOTLIGHT: Deanna Barry In Her Own Words: I graduated from the MSW program in December of 2018 with a macro concentration and an Applied Arts and Social Justice Certificate. While a student at UNE, I interned with Maine Boys to Men and developed a strong passion for work surrounding the issues of masculinity … Continue reading Life After Grad School: MSW Alumna Deanna Barry