Dr. Dena Ned, director of the College of Social Work’s Indigenous Social Work Scholars, shares a brief summary of the history behind Orange Shirt Day.
2024
A new meta-analysis examined 30 years of published research on the social, mental, and physical health effects of exposure to nature, including urban nature.
"I have witnessed, firsthand, the power of your advocacy and activism, and I am inspired when I see you bring to life the values and ethics of social work. The choices you make and the actions you engage in have real impact in the world. As I have watched the class of 2024 over the past two years, I have seen, time and time again, your commitment to a better society."
Since October of 2022, X (formerly Twitter) has become increasingly toxic and unsafe for marginalized communities and people with diverse identities. Harmful hosted content and the ways X now conducts its business sharply conflict with the values of our College and the ethics of our profession. Therefore, as intentional activism, the College of Social Work’s official profile (@USocialWork) will cease activity on X for the foreseeable future.
Dean Osteen shares his hopes for common ground