School of Social Work

Students in the SWK 395 Junior Field Experience class participated in the annual “Ugly Holiday Sweater Contest.”  Field Director, Nancy Kelly, uses this annual contest as a way for students to learn about Nominal Group Techniques.

Emma Brickman, BSW Senior, was featured in the University of Maine Alumni news as the November 2018 “Dirigo Award” recipient.  The UMaine Alumni Association, with support from University Credit Union, each month presents its Dirigo Award to an undergraduate student who exemplifies the academic and civic ideals of the University of Maine. Selections are made […]

Congratulations to Abby Frutchey, MSW student, and a member of the National Association of Drug Court Professional (NADCP).  Abby is a person living in long term recovery and a 2006 graduate of the Washington County Adult Drug Treatment Court.  She became a member of the National Association of Drug Court Professionals in 2016 and has […]

BSW Juniors volunteered at the Out of Darkness Walk on Saturday, September 22nd as part of their service learning projects in the Junior Field Experience class.  

Kudos to the BSW Juniors who participated in the Wellspring, Inc. Race for Recovery fundraiser on September 16th.  Wellspring, Inc. provides much-needed substance abuse and mental health services.  Students are enrolled in the Junior Year Field Experience class which introduces them to a variety of health and human service agencies and services.  Along with Nancy […]

A recent Bangor Daily News publication, Senior Living, included a profile of Melodie Joliat, recent 2018 BSW graduate and current MSW student.  The article highlights Melodie’s volunteer work at Eastern Maine Medical Center.  After her own experiences as a cancer survivor, Melodie volunteers with palliative care and oncology patients.  For more information about her experiences […]

Chinese social work students from Shanghai Oceans University are enjoying their three-week travel-study course to UMaine. Nancy Kelly, Field Education Director, and staff from the Office of International Programs are providing an excellent educational experience that includes English language instruction, an introduction to US  social work, and visits to Acadia National Park and other Maine locales. The […]

Dina Yacoubagha, MSW Graduate Class of 2018 was awarded the Jean A. and David A. Webb Outstanding Professional Master’s Degree Student Award for our College.  Not only has Dina been a leader among her classmates in the academic setting, she has also been a leader in her remarkable community service to the University.  Some examples […]

MSW and BSW Students participated in the second annual University of Maine Research Symposium yesterday at the Cross Center in Bangor.  Students showcased their research projects with poster presentations and oral presentations.