August 8, 2022
Abandoned pets cause issues in Philadelphia
Faculty member Mary Beth Rauktis spoke to the Philadelphia Inquirer about why people abandon their pets. Read here.
Emeritus faculty member releases book
Emeritus faculty member Hide Yamatani released a new book about his life and family. "This memoir focuses on the impact of the life lessons my grandfather taught me in post WWII Japan," writes Yamatani.

Working Toward Harmony: A Memoir: My Japanese Grandfather’s Words of Understanding for Finding My Way in the USA can be found on Amazon Kindle.
Excited for What’s Next: What I’ve Learned So Far
BASW student MacKenzie Buday writes about her Fredrick Award internship at the Sentencing Project in Washington DC this summer. Read about her experience here.
Alumnus featured on podcast
MSW alumnus Johnnie Geathers, MSW, LSW is featured on a podcast called The Calm with Chris Jordan. The interview is now out on streaming platforms: Apple and Spotify.
Upcoming Events
  • August 10, 2022: Career Workshop: Salary Negotiation: What You Need to Know in 2022! 6-7:15pm. Zoom link. Passcode: 731825

  • August 14, 2022: 6th Annual Fund Day sponsored by Autism Urban Connections Inc. 1-5pm. Burgwin Field, 328 Mansion Street Pittsburgh, PA 15207

  • August 28, 2022: August 2022 Afternoon of Recognition. 2:30pm. University Club. RSVP and find more details.

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