Department of Social Work

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#	Title	Date	Summary
1	'So You Want to Help People?' Northern Iowan 116:40, p.4	03/02/2020	Students and faculty will host the event "So You Want to Help People?" on March 3 in Maucker Union's Old Central Ballroom. They will answer questions about the differences between majors, minors, and certificates.
2	Film informs on trauma-informed care Northern Iowan 116:30, p.5	01/27/2020	The UNI Department of Social Work hosted a film screening of "Like Any Other Kid" and subsequent discussion about the use of therapeutic approaches to promote behavioral change in the juvenile justice system, specifically the Missouri Method. Graduate student and co-president of the Master's in Social Work Student Association (MWSWA) Nicole Valentine assisted in coordinating the event and spoke on trauma and rehabilitation; photo.
3	Social work in progress Northern Iowan 112:12, p.2	10/08/2015	The Continuing and Distance Education Program now offers a master's degree in social work.
4	UNI to host internationally acclaimed author Tim Wise Public Relations News Release 2014:155, p.1	01/15/2015	Tim Wise will be at UNI on February 2, in the Great Hall at the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center. These events are free and open to the public.
5	UNI College of Social and Behavioral Sciences offering scholarships Public Relations News Release 2010:146, p.1	11/15/2010	Applications are being accepted for the Alderman Scholars Program. The scholarship program is open to incoming freshman, transfer students, and current students. The Alderman Scholars Program was established by a grant from the Everett Alderman Endowment.
6	SBS scholarship applications being accepted at UNI Public Relations News Release 2010:145, p.1	11/15/2010	The SBS scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic merit. Applicants will be judged by high school records, performance on standardized tests, academic honors and achievements, and other evidence of academic accomplishments and promise.
7	UNI College of Social and Behavioral Sciences offers scholarships Public Relations News Release 2008:310, p.1	01/16/2009	The Alderman Scholars Programs awards up to $6,000 per year for up to four years to assist "needy, worthy and appreciative students, who are majoring in, or are intending to major in, a field of study within the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences."
8	Why Barack Obama? Northern Iowan 105:4, p.5	09/12/2008	Social Work instructor Elaine Pfalzgraf explains why she supports Barack Obama President.
9	Final thoughts; lessons from UNI's social work program Northern Iowan 104:59, p.2	07/25/2008	Columnist offers advice based on what she learned in her undergraduate studies.
10	UNI social work program receives reaffirmation of accreditation Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	03/09/2007	The Council on Social Work Education's Commission on Accreditation voted to reaffirm accreditation for the Master's in Social Work and Bachelor of Arts programs.
11	UNI researchers argue for gender-specific treatment of female prisoners Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	10/20/2006	Katherine van Wormer and Laura Kaplan recently published "Results of a National Survey of Wardens in Women's prisons: The Case for Gender Specific Treatment."
12	Jocelyn Elders to keynote UNI's first annual multicultural health conference Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	10/08/2004	First African-American surgeon general will speak about nationwide health issues.
13	Graduate college gains social work accreditation Northern Iowan 100:31, p.1	01/27/2004	UNI's Master of Social Work program receives accreditation from the Council on Social Work Education.
14	UNI masters in social work receives accreditation by national council Northern Iowa Today 88:1, p.14	01/01/2004	Professor Keefe talks about the value of the accreditation.
15	UNI's Master's in Social Work program receives accreditation by national council Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	12/16/2003	Accreditation allows graduating students to become licensed social workers and gives them permission to practice.
16	Secretary general of social workers' federation at UNI to discuss human rights Public Relations News Release 2002:364, p.1	02/28/2003	Tom Johannesen will speak on "A Human Rights Profession in the Era of Globalization" on March 6.
17	First UNI Masters of Social Work students graduate Northern Iowan 98:55, p.1	05/03/2002	Twenty-seven students will graduate from the Master of Social Work graduate program, which is one of only three programs in Iowa.
18	Master's of Social Work program accepting applications Northern Iowa Today 84:1, p.26	01/01/2000	Program will begin in fall 2000.
19	University of Northern Iowa to offer Master's of Social Work degree Public Relations News Release 1999:115, p.1	11/02/1999	UNI will begin offering a Master's in Social Work degree in fall of 2000.
20	UNI fares well in 1999 Iowa General Assembly Campus News Network 9:19, p.1	05/24/1999	UNI given $830,000 increase in funding, including funds to open Performing Arts Center, establish Master of Social Work program, and for undergraduate education.
21	UNI meeting demand for advanced social work degree Public Relations News Release 1998:212, p.1	01/14/1999	Thomas Keefe talks about the increasing demand for persons with a master's degree in social work and how UNI is meeting those demands.
22	Legislative priorities set for Iowa General Assembly 1999 Campus News Network 9:10, p.1	01/11/1999	UNI priorities in the new legislative session will be improving teacher education, establishing social work master's degree, and enhancing technology available to students; funds for ABIL, Institute for Decision Making, and IWRC will be requested.
23	UNI Social Work Department hosts conference Northern Iowan 92:10, p.5	09/29/1995	Will sponsor "Working with Challenging Clients" conference.
24	B. A. in social work receives accreditation Northern Iowan 88:56, p.5	04/28/1992	Professor Keefe offers reactions.
25	Social work program wins accreditation Campus News Network 2:16, p.2	04/20/1992	Has been accredited since 1974.
26	Social work program at University of Northern Iowa wins accreditation from Council on Social Work Education Public Relations News Release 1991:563, p.1	04/13/1992	The bachelors of arts program in social work was awarded accreditation.
27	Internships provide hands-on experience Northern Iowan 87:48, p.7	04/02/1991	Social work majors participate in semester-long experience.
28	Toward "kinder and gentler"; Northern Iowa prepares tomorrow's helping professionals Northern Iowa Today 19:1, p.2	03/01/1991	Close look at UNI social work curriculum; photo.
29	Keefe named dean of Department of Social Work; last in a series Northern Iowan 87:6, p.4	09/21/1990	Tom Keefe is the new head of the Department of Social Work.
30	New appointees named to head UNI positions Public Relations News Release 85:60, p.2	06/30/1989	John Somerville will be dean of the Graduate College; Herbert Safford will direct Library; Ruth Anderson will be acting head of Social Work; Roger Kueter will be acting head of Curriculum and Instruction; Barry Wilson will be acting head of Ed. Psych.
31	Department heads named Northern Iowan 85:4, p.5	09/09/1988	Professor Vajpeyi will head Political Science; John Johnson will head History; Ruth Anderson will head Social Work.
32	Anderson fills in as dept. head Northern Iowan 85:4, p.5	09/09/1988	Professor Anderson appointed acting head of Department of Social Work; replaces Vince Faherty.
33	Faherty to go to a new job Northern Iowan 84:63, p.1	07/01/1988	Had been at UNI for three years.
34	'Transition and survival' theme for biennial meeting of Midwest Conference on Social Work Education, hosted Thursday & Friday (April 7-8) by UNI Public Relations News Release 1987:346, p.1	04/05/1988	The Midwest Conference on Social Work Education is held in the Cedar Falls Holiday Inn, where social work educators participate in a series of workshops coordinated by Professor Vincent Faherty.
35	University of Northern Iowa student selected to participate in Soviet-American Peace Walk in the Soviet Union this summer Public Relations News Release 1987:255, p.1	02/08/1988	Angela L. Rokusek is one of two-hundred American students selected to participate in the Soviet-American Peace Walk. The Department of Social Work supports Rokusek in raising the three-thousand five-hundred dollars required to embark on the trip.
36	Northern Iowa graduates may apply for Merchant Scholarships for advanced study Public Relations News Release 1987:234, p.1	01/25/1988	Bachelor's degree graduates may apply for Merchant Scholarships to study at any professional or graduate school across the country, or abroad. Applicants must contact Professor Vincent Faherty, of the Department of Social Work.
37	Conference to highlight history, beliefs, lifestyle, of the Amish society April 25 Public Relations News Release 1987:300, p.1	04/03/1987	A conference on the religious practices, history, and lifestyle of the Amish was held in the Education Center. The conference included presentations from faculty members on Amish crafts, games, and history.
38	UNI is awarded child welfare training grant Northern Iowa Today 15:2, p.8	03/01/1987	Social work students receive benefit of $26,489 traineeship grant.
39	Civil rights and Forsyth County, Georgia Public Relations News Release 1986:198, p.1	01/30/1987	East High School history teacher, Orlando Dial, spoke in Hemisphere Lounge on his participation in a Georgian civil rights march. The presentation was sponsored by the Department of Social Work and the Ethnic Minorities Cultural and Educational Center.
40	Social work colloquium Northern Iowan 83:26, p.5	11/25/1986	Social Work Association will sponsor session on welfare reform.
41	UNI social work students receive grant of $26,480 Northern Iowan 83:22, p.1	11/11/1986	Ten students will receive training under the grant.
42	Grant helps pave road to child welfare training for UNI social work majors Public Relations News Release 1987:91, p.1	11/03/1986	A grant from the Department of Health and Human Services allowed ten university social work majors to participate in child welfare training. Includes a list of participants, featuring their home addresses, parent names, and career plans. Students listed.
43	Karjala joins social work department Northern Iowan 83:12, p.10	10/07/1986	Hiring represents achievement in meeting affirmative action goals.
44	UNI's Maypole named graduate social work director at University of Minnesota-Duluth Public Relations News Release 1986:464, p.1	06/19/1986	Donald Maypole is currently a UNI associate professor of social work; he has twenty-five years of experience in the field; in 1985 he received a Fulbright grant.
45	What's Up? Northern Iowan 82:42, p.8	03/11/1986	Activities and meetings; Donald Maypole to speak at Department of Social Work breakfast; Charismata will meet.
46	Social work Northern Iowan 82:21, p.3	11/15/1985	Thanks the people who made it possible for UNI social work students to attend the Annual National Association of Social Workers' Symposium in Chicago.
47	New department heads at UNI Northern Iowan 82:6, p.6	09/20/1985	Profiles of Vince Faherty, Ron Bro, William Lew, Jim Burrow, and Virgil Noack; photo.
48	New social work head begins; department receives grants Northern Iowa Today 13:4, p.3	09/01/1985	Vincent Faherty appointed head; department receives funding for five $1000 training awards for majors.
49	New, acting heads in five departments Alumnus 70:2, p.7	07/01/1985	William Lew in Art; Vincent Faherty in Social Work; James Burrow in Information Management; Robley Wilson in English; and Virgil Noack in Home Economics.
50	Grants prepare social work majors for careers in children's services Northern Iowan 81:58, p.1	06/21/1985	Department of Social Work has five $1000 training grants to distribute; Jim McCullaugh describes the purpose.