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Learn About the New 9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

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Starting July 16, 2022, people who are experiencing a mental health crisis in the U.S. have a new number to call for help: 9-8-8. Learn more about the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Jul 20, 2022

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NASW Social Work Talks Podcast: Supporting LGBTQIA2S+ Youth in 2022

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In episode 87 of the NASW Social Work Talks Podcast, social worker Caitlin Ryan, founder and Executive Director of the Family Acceptance Project, talks about how social workers can help families support their children who are LGBTQIA2S+.
Jul 7, 2022

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Seattle University Holds First In-Person Commencement in Three Years

The Class of 2022, along with members of the classes of 2020 and 2021, got their chance to walk across the stage in traditional commencement ceremonies on June 12 at Climate Pledge Arena.
Jul 1, 2022

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"Social workers are the unsung heroes of the pandemic" - The Washington Post

By Jason Lerner, the 911 portfolio director with the University of Chicago Health Lab and Harold Pollack, the Helen Ross professor at the Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice, University of Chicago.
May 10, 2022

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Three Social Work Faculty to Serve as Provost Fellows

As faculty leaders and teacher-scholars, the Provost Fellows will bring their experience and expertise to our strategic effort to strengthen the education we offer in the Jesuit, liberal arts tradition.
May 10, 2022

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Alumni Spotlight: See what our alumni are up to!

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Congratulations to our BSW alumni on their recent career accomplishments!
Apr 29, 2022

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New Telehealth Service for Students

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Seattle University launched TimelyCare, the only student-first telehealth provider that offers a complete care solution, on March 28. All Seattle University students now have access to this new health and wellness resource.
Mar 31, 2022

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Dr. Kang Publishes Co-Authored Book: "Racism in the United States: Implications for the Helping Professions"

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Hye-Kyung Kang, MA, PhD, Associate Professor, Social Work Department Chair and MSW Program Director, co-authored “Racism in the United States: Implications for the Helping Professions.”
Mar 17, 2022

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Seattle U Gives 2022

Seattle U Gives: Your chance to make a difference. February 24, midnight to midnight

One person can make a world of difference in just 24 hours. During Seattle U Gives, every gift made and every story shared makes an immediate, tangible impact in our students’ lives.
Feb 24, 2022

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Honoring Black History Month in 2022

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In honor of Black History Month, Professor Nastasha Martin, JD, vice president for Diversity and Inclusion, recently addressed the university with a letter stating, “Seattle University affirms our Black faculty, staff and students whose contributions and presence enrich and make more vibrant Seattle University’s intellectual community.”
Feb 10, 2022

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Why your local library might be hiring a social worker

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Yanna McGraw works at the Central Library in downtown Indianapolis. A big part of her job is building relationships with visitors and helping answer their questions. But the information she provides is rarely about books.
Jan 3, 2022

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De-Stress with Dogs!

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Join the Health and Wellness Center as they host their annual de-stress with dogs event for Seattle U students!
Nov 22, 2021

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