Kelli Godfrey grew up around the world on military installations, with her mother serving her country as an active duty female soldier. She later married her husband, an active duty soldier, and continued to move around the country. Though Kelli herself is not a veteran, she was an Army child, Army spouse, employed as a … Continue reading Military Social Work: How UNE Alumna, Kelli Godfrey, Serves Our Veterans
The Color and Cost of Justice
Seven of our MSW students were sponsored to attend this years' Portland Maine MLK Dinner: MLK Observance: The Color and Cost of Justice . Five students were sponsored by UNE's Intercultural Affairs Office, while two others were generously offered tickets by their host Field Placement institution: Portland Public Schools. Several UNE Social Work faculty and alumni also attended … Continue reading The Color and Cost of Justice
How to use your MSW in the Macro World
Today's post features two of our MSW alumni who are using their MSW's in their local communities to affect policy and legislative changes. UNE MSW alumni (and now experienced social worker), Deqa Dhalac, got more than two-thirds of the vote in her very successful 2018 Dec election race. Deqa Dhalac, 52 and mother of … Continue reading How to use your MSW in the Macro World
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
2018 Annual Alumni Winter Social
Alumni, friends, students, faculty and staff gathered again Thursday evening for our Annual Alumni Winter Social. Big band holiday music played from speakers while guests enjoyed food, drink, and mingled with one another. MSW Alumni '18 Maya Williams kicked off the evening with some of her poetry. She opened with To Happiness: We are … Continue reading 2018 Annual Alumni Winter Social
