News: Social work history
Students Set Up First Columbia University Chapter of the Association of Black Social Workers
Open to any person of African ancestry across the University, the chapter will focus on the social welfare needs of…
3 Questions for…Alumna Ada Deer
You have only to spend a few moments in the company of alumna Ada Deer (MSW’61) to realize you’re in…
A Trip to Social Work’s Past, Guided by School Librarian Sophie Leveque
Communications writer Joshua Cole shares his time-travel adventure of last month, which took him to the sub-basement home of the…
Looking Forward, Looking Back: Professors Marion Riedel and Barbara Simon Retire
Two full-time faculty members are (at least formally) retiring from teaching at the end of this year. Associate Professor of…
Social Work Journal with School Ties Celebrates Its 100th Volume
Launched by one of our School’s founders and edited by one of our alumni, the journal Families in Society approaches…
In These Troubled Times, Be Brave, Engage, and Learn
By Irv Garfinkel, Interim Dean We live in troubled times. As we cope, it is useful to keep in mind…