College of Health News
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In the News: Melissa Lundquist, a Director in School of Social Work, Discusses Grieving Process
In the MPR News podcast episode titled "Talking Sense: Why grief has the power to unite us or divide us," host Angela Davis discusses the complexities of grief with guest Melissa Lundquist, an associate professor in the School of Social Work and director of the undergraduate social work program at the University of St. Thomas.… The post In the News: Melissa Lundquist, a Director in School of Social Work, Discusses Grieving Process appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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Former School of Social Work Dean Honored
In October 2024 at the Council on Social Work Education’s Annual Program Meeting, Dr. Barbara W. Shank, St. Thomas School of Social Work dean and professor emerita, was the recipient of the 2024 CSWE prestigious Established Faculty Service and Leadership in Social Work Education Award. The award recognizes a social work educator with 10 years… The post Former School of Social Work Dean Honored appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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Building a Legacy of Advocacy and Service: School of Social Work Celebrates 50th Anniversary
After years of serving as the primary caregiver for her grandmother, Florence Wright ’15 MSW developed a passion for working with older adults. “It didn’t take long before I realized that I wanted to help people, and I had this curiosity in understanding their thoughts, feelings and experiences during times of great stress, loss and… The post Building a Legacy of Advocacy and Service: School of Social Work Celebrates 50th Anniversary appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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Nursing Students Gain Real-World Experience at the Center for Well-Being
The Susan S. Morrison School of Nursing at the University of St. Thomas partnered with the Center for Well-Being to provide flu shots to students, faculty and staff on campus. This collaboration presents a unique opportunity to promote public health while providing nursing students valuable hands-on experience. With the clinical aspect of the flu clinic,… The post Nursing Students Gain Real-World Experience at the Center for Well-Being appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.