Student life – UNE School of Social Work

August 7, 2020August 6, 2020 Meg Webster AASJ, black lives matter, Causes, Community Projects, Curriculum, Macro, Mental Health, Student life, Student Projects, Student Testimonials, What is Social Work?

MSW Student, Libby Arsenault talks about Anti-Racism

Libby Arsenault will be entering her final year of our MSW On Campus Program Option this fall 2020 on the 4-year part-time track. She's already accomplished much in her 3 years here with us. We recently interviewed Libby and she shared her thoughts on the widespread protests around racial discrimination. Keep reading for her reflections. … Continue reading MSW Student, Libby Arsenault talks about Anti-Racism

July 21, 2020 Meg Webster Causes, Community Projects, Student life, Student Projects, Student Testimonials

MSW Student, Tiarra LaPierre, reflects on Maine Paid Family Leave

We are proud to announce that MSW Student, Tiarra LaPierre, was recently featured on the Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave Coalition website. The Maine Paid Family and Medical Leave Coalition is coordinated by the Maine Women’s Lobby and is a collection of Maine nonprofits, legislators, and citizens working to establish a statewide paid … Continue reading MSW Student, Tiarra LaPierre, reflects on Maine Paid Family Leave

July 13, 2020July 10, 2020 Meg Webster AASJ, Clinical, Community Projects, Faculty Spotlight, Student life, Student Projects, Student Testimonials, Therapy, What is Social Work?

UNE’s Applied Arts and Social Justice Certificate: How can the arts help heal?

Unique among social work programs, UNE's MSW Applied Arts and Social Justice (AASJ) Certificate lets students design a course of study that puts the creative process front and center of their MSW pursuits. Students work with real people in real need, where the love of creativity combines with stimulating social work curriculum to promote real change. … Continue reading UNE’s Applied Arts and Social Justice Certificate: How can the arts help heal?

July 10, 2020July 11, 2020 Meg Webster AASJ, Alumni, black lives matter, Causes, Clinical, Covid19, Mental Health, Student life, Student Projects, Student Testimonials, What is Social Work?

Alumna Carly Woolard ’20 reflects on COVID19 and Black Lives Matter

Carly Woolard graduated from UNE’s MSW Program in May 2020, and not only graduated, but was honored with the Outstanding Social Work Student Award. This award recognizes and honors one student each year for their academic achievement, community involvement, leadership, interprofessional participation, and overall integrity manifest in their respect for individuality and diversity of others. … Continue reading Alumna Carly Woolard ’20 reflects on COVID19 and Black Lives Matter

May 13, 2020May 13, 2020 Meg Webster Covid19, Curriculum, Mental Health, Student life, Student Projects, Student Testimonials, Therapy, Trauma, What is Social Work?

Mental Health and COVID-19 Series: How to Minimize Comparative Suffering and Maximize Empathy

Featured image by Hanna Barczyk As part of our Mental Health and COVID19 Series, today we are featuring MSW student, Kim Davis. Kim is enrolled in UNE’s MSW on campus program option and is on the 3 year part-time track. She's just completed her second year. See UNE’s Personalized Learning Options here Minimize Comparative Suffering … Continue reading Mental Health and COVID-19 Series: How to Minimize Comparative Suffering and Maximize Empathy