Michael Daley, Regents Professor and Chair in the Department of Social Work at Texas A&M University, Central Texas, was recognized by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) for his many contributions to social work …
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Alumna Turns Her Life Around and Receives Recognition for Her Accomplishments
An accomplished social worker for many years, alumna Janie Ocejo’s, BA ’97 depression and loss of her father led to a downward spiral which resulted in a felony conviction in 2007. Following two years in …
Ada Deer Recognized with Distinguished Alumni Award
The Sandra Rosenbaum School of Social Work Board of Visitors unanimously selected Ada Deer, BSW ’57, as this year’s recipient of the school’s Distinguished Alumni Award at their meeting over homecoming last week in Madison. …
Professor Emeriti and WW II Veteran Vivian Wood, Celebrates Her 100th Birthday
Many school alums, former faculty and colleagues have found memories of working with, and learning from, Professor Vivian Wood. Focusing her scholarship, teaching and service in the areas of aging and advocacy for women, Vivian’s …
PhD Alumna Receives National Honor for Contributions to Feminist Scholarship, Teaching, and Service
Edith Lewis, PhD ’85, received the 2022 Alexis J. Walker Lifetime Achievement Award from the Feminism and Family Science Section of the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR). Dr. Lewis is a Professor Emerita of Social …
Alumnus’ New Novel Features Retired Social Work Professor
Stanley Witkin, MSW ’74, PhD 76, is a retired professor emeritus of social work at the University of Vermont. After a career of academic publishing, his first novel, Finding Lenny, (Barrington Pub.) was just published …
Pam Banker, MSSW ’90, Found Her Passion Helping Others Find Theirs
In her 17th year as the owner/artisan of Earth Art Studio, a craft boutique in Door County, Wisconsin, Pam Banker reflected on how her journey evolved following her social work education and practice experience. After …
They Met at the School 45 Years Ago and Have Made Plans to Support Future Social Work Students
Alan Goldberg, MSSW ’77 and Kay Udey, BSW 77, MSSW ‘82 Alan and Kay were in the same field unit in the mid 1970’s. They were focusing on aging and have found memories of their …
Zach Lillo, BSW ’18, Has Personal and Professional Commitment to Working with People with Intellectual and Other Disabilities
Growing up with a brother with autism, Zach Lillo explains, “it has been a passion of mine to work in disability services for as along as I can remember.” During his BSW program he chose …
Lisa Imhoff, MSW ’05, Named One of Wisconsin’s Most Influential Asian American Leaders
Lisa Imhoff, MSW ’05, was named one of Wisconsin’s Most Influential Asian American Leaders by Madison 365. Lisa is the Associate Dean for Diversity and Inclusion at the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s School of Pharmacy. She …