University of Denver Graduate School of Social Work
August 15, 2011 was my first day with the Admission office at the Graduate School of Social Work. I came in to my office mate, and an office door (a first in my career). Four years later I leave DU, GSSW and my time in Craig Hall with celebration, memories, and ...
. Read More →Harvest on the Rio Grande – Dedication Ceremony On Wednesday, May 6, 2015 from 4:00pm – 5:30pm in the Quadrangle east of Craig Hall, University of Denver 2148 South High Street, Denver 80208 GSSW, the University of Denver, and community members had a dedication ceremony for the Harvest on the Rio ...
. Read More →Congratulations to all the award winners! Filed under: Academics, Classroom Experience, Events, Faculty Scholarship, Field Experience, Financial Aid, Fun, Getting Involved, GSSW Admission, Human Animal Connection, Preparing to be a Social Worker, Social Work, University of Denver
. Read More →The Hyde Sculpture Garden has been installed. The sculptures, entitled “Harvest on the Rio Grande”, were created by Douglas Hyde and donated to DU by Gerri Cohen. Mrs. Cohen’s husband was a long-time member of the DU Board of Trustees. Chancellor Emeriti Ritchie & Coombs both requested that the sculpture ...
. Read More →For some readers of this blog our subject might be a reminder to submit an application. For some readers this might be the first time you’ve thought about submitting an application to get your MSW. For some, you’ve already submitted and are probably thinking “did I get in?” For those that ...
. Read More →Daniels College of Business alumni Patrick F. Rooney has written his first novel entitled “The Acheron Deception” is available for free download! To download a copy today visit: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/470678. Once on the site select “Buy” and enter discount code MB96R. This code is good through March 31, 2015. To learn more visit ...
. Read More →James Herbert Williams, PhD, MSW, MPA, University of Denver 9th GSSW Dean/Current Dean 2010 – Present James Herbert Williams is Dean and Milton Morris Endowed Chair at the Graduate School of Social Work at the University of Denver. His research and practice focuses on human security and economic sustainability, health promotion and disease ...
. Read More →CATHERINE FOSTER ALTER (1938-present) Dean and Professor (1996-2006) Dean Emerita (2006-present) Catherine Alter attended Grinnell College (Iowa), graduating in 1960 as a double major in American Studies and Journalism. Her MSW was completed at University of Iowa (1975). The results from her masters thesis, indicating the overrepresentation of children of color in special ...
. Read More →John F. Jones (“Jack”) 1923-2013 Dean and Professor, GSSW,1987-96 Interim Provost, 1989 Professor 1996-2004 Dean Emeritus, 2004 -2013 Photo courtesy of University of Denver Magazine Jack Jones was born in Dublin, Ireland. He earned a BA from the National University of Ireland (1953), an MSW from the University of Michigan (1966), an MA in Public Administration ...
. Read More →KATHERINE VAIL (“Kay”) (1924-2007 ) GSSW Professor (1969-1989) Acting Dean (1985-1987), 6th Head of GSSW Emeritus Professor (1989) “Kay Vail is an organizer. She organizes organizations and people in the organizations.” The Denver Post, March 19, 1973 Kay Vail was born in Topeka, Kansas, but grew up in a small town in Texas where her father ...
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