Newsletter
March - April 2022
OU MSW graduate Tyler Stone
MSW Graduate Success Story: Meet Tyler Stone, OU-Tulsa MSW graduate making a difference in the field of Social Work through Suicide and Substance Abuse Prevention training as the Project Director at The Muscogee Creek Nation Department of Health. Learn more about Tyler's story in the video to the left.
Nic Dubriwny speaks on BASW
BASW Coordinator and Instructor at OU-Tulsa, Nic Dubriwny, talks about the five main areas of careers in social work and details about our BASW program. Click on the thumbnail to the right to watch video.
Journal of Forensic Social Work Re-launch
The Anne and Henry Zarrow School of Social Work, in partnership with the Ruth Knee Institute for Transformative Scholarship and OU Libraries, is proud to announce the re-launch of the Journal of Forensic Social Work! Under the leadership of Dr. David McLeod and in collaboration with the National Organization of Forensic Social Work, the journal once published by Taylor and Francis is now completely Open Access and available without restrictions or paywalls of any kind. JoFSW contributes to the current forensic knowledge base by publishing peer-reviewed original research, analyses, reviews, and thought-provoking essays on pressing social issues and promising forensic social work practices and policies. Articles in JoFSW analyze issues from a broad spectrum of professions, disciplines, theories, and methodologies, at the individual, family, community, organizational, and societal levels. The first new volume in five years will be released on Friday March 25th, just in time to celebrate forensic social work during Social Work Month! For more on this partnership and re-launch check out the story here: https://libraries.ou.edu/content/university-libraries-national-organization-re-launch-journal-open-access
Spotlights from the Field
MSW Student Spotlight,Tulsa: Ezy Siqueiros, MSW Concentration Year Student, is motivated to pursue her social work degree because of a "desire to be an advocate for marginalized populations, specifically the Hispanic population". From her time in practicum, she has learned "that what most humans need, is someone to be willing to listen to them." Ezy used to be intimidated by the thought of direct practice but with her Field Instructor's guidance, she is gaining confidence. Ezy enjoys being able to help clients find their strengths and learn to love themselves and has learned that she enjoys leading groups. Post-graduation, Ezy intends to stay at DVIS, where she is completing her employment-based practicum, and pursue her LCSW.
BASW Student Spotlight, Norman: BASW Seniors on the Norman Campus experienced being "Seniors" during the Adapting to Health Change Simulation provided by the wonderful staff at the Oklahoma Healthy Aging Initiative (OHAI). Students experienced the loss of functions that some older individuals may experience and learned of creative ways to engage and serve the population. Students had fun, were enlightened on challenges and gained knowledge of their roles in serving older adults. Our BASW students extend a big "Thank you" to Oklahoma Healthy Aging Initiative for a wonderful experience!
MSW student Spotlight, Online: Sammi Donchin, a Foundation Year student in the Online MSW program. She says “ the greatest thing about social work is that there are so many paths to take. Social work has allowed me to explore my passions and find unique ways to address them. Currently doing practicum in Oklahoma, she “got BEYOND lucky with my practicum placement at the Homeless Alliance. I have been able to confront my own ideas about social justice and push myself to get comfortable being uncomfortable. The staff at the Homeless Alliance are there because they truly care about the mission of ending homelessness and creating a better reality for the most vulnerable populations. With an MSW, I hope to use what I’ve learned to delve into my passion- building community and connection. I'm proud to be a fourth generation Sooner!”
March is Social Work month! Let's celebrate the many positive contributions of the Social Work profession! @naswsocialworkers
March: Social Work Month
OU Norman campus Social Work is seeking an Operations Coordinator of the Ruth Knee Institute. The Coordinator is part of a team that assists with community-based research and service projects in a variety of human services areas and will be responsible f
June 30: BASW Application deadline for Norman and Tulsa campuses.
Watch for upcoming promotion seeking nominations for prospective BASW students.
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