Part-Time MSW Program to Begin Hybrid Classes

Shift aimed to increase flexibility for students The Part-Time MSW Program will transition to a hybrid format for incoming students beginning next year. The increased flexibility allows students and workers interested in achieving an MSW degree more opportunity to do so while maintaining busy schedules at work and home. In the new format, some classes …

Get to Know: David Barger, Department Manager

David Barger Title: Department Manager How long in your current position? How long at the school? 5.1 years for both. What are the main reasons students, faculty, or staff would contact you for assistance? I manage HR, finance, grants, and building issues.  If I can’t help you in those areas I can find someone who …

Get to Know: Emmy Roper, Graduate Coordinator/Enrollment Representative

Emmy (Emmanuelle) Roper (She/Her/Hers) Title: Graduate Coordinator/Enrollment Representative How long in your current position? How long at the school? Six months What are the main reasons students, faculty, or staff would contact you for assistance? As the coordinator for the PhD program, I am the admissions contact for prospective students, and student support for current …

Get to Know: Hannah Klusendorf, Academic Advisor

Hannah Klusendorf (She/Her/Hers) Title: Academic Advisor What are the main reasons students, faculty, or staff would contact you for assistance? Students, faculty and staff would contact me about student academic needs. These needs may be related to courses, scheduling, grades, class permissions, student progress in classes, as well as anything else related to supporting student …

Get to Know: Niki Kruschke, Administrative Assistant III – Eau Claire Site

Niki Kruschke (She/Her/Hers) Title: Administrative Assistant III – Eau Claire Site How long in your current position? How long at the school? Five years and 15 years with the UW-System. What are the main reasons students, faculty, or staff would contact you for assistance? I mostly communicate with faculty and staff about meeting requests, technical …

Get to Know: Eric Jan Seaberg, HR Payroll & Benefit Specialist

Eric Jan Seaberg After five years at the school and eight years at UW–Madison, Eric retires at the end of October. Best of luck, Eric and enjoy your retirement! Title: HR Payroll & Benefit Specialist How long in your current position? How long at the school? Five years in my current position and eight years …

Get to Know: Cindy Waldeck, Recruitment and Awards Specialist

Cindy Waldeck (She/Her/Hers) Title: Recruitment and Awards Specialist How long in your current position? How long at the school? 1 year What are the main reasons students, faculty, or staff would contact you for assistance? I work with prospective Full-Time MSW students, and prospective Social Welfare majors. I also manage the awards and scholarships for …

Lann Thompson, MSSW ’74, Named Social Work Pioneer

Each year the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) names new “Social Work Pioneers.” Those who have made important contribution to the social work profession, and to social policies through service, teaching, writing, research, program development, administration, or legislation. School alum Lann Thompson has been a leader in the social work profession in the field …

Get to Know: Steph Van Pay, Program Coordinator for the Part-Time MSW Program

Steph Van Pay (She, Her, Hers) Title: Program Coordinator for the Part-Time MSW Program How long in your current position? 5 ½ years How long at the school? 7 ½ years (including my MSW student days) What are the main reasons students, faculty, or staff would contact you for assistance? If they had any Part-Time MSW …

Today is Indigenous Peoples Day

Today is Indigenous Peoples Day and at UW–Madison, it is a good time to remember and reflect on the history and people indigenous to this region. The following statement is in the signature line of a dear friend, and fellow UW–Madison colleague, whose indigenous ancestry shapes her lived experience and advocacy for the land we …