SSWA president and BSW student Gina Johnson in UFV Today
UFV Today has written a lovely profile of BSW student and SSWA President Gina Johnson. Social work student finds life purpose at UFV – UFV Today
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UFV Today has written a lovely profile of BSW student and SSWA President Gina Johnson. Social work student finds life purpose at UFV – UFV Today
The School of Social Work and Human Services recently learned that Dr. Gloria Wolfson, inaugural Director of the School of Social Work and Human Services, passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2023, in Toronto. Dr. Wolfson joined Fraser Valley College in 1979 as Head of the Social Services Department. She continued as Department Head through … Read more
The Center for Epilepsy and Seizure Education in BC (ESEBC) is looking for you! Are you a dedicated and passionate individual looking for opportunities to serve your community? Do you have a talent for connecting with people and a positive attitude that can brighten anyone’s day? Are you a self-proclaimed organizational expert, or a … Read more
Part-time work opportunities for UFV students supporting youth in care events and cultural/wellness groups. Flexible schedules are available with various locations (Chilliwack, Abbotsford, and Langley) available as well. Contact Lisa for more information at lisa.mccoy@xyolhemeylh.bc.ca or 604-798-1286
🎉 Exciting News! 🎉 Congratulations to Meena Dhillon, who is returning to SALCBC, now as their Managing Lawyer! From the South Asian Legal Clinic of BC: As the South Asian Legal Clinic of British Columbia (SALCBC)‘s co-founder and former Chair, Meena’s dedication to social justice, equity, and inclusion has been remarkable. With expertise in dispute resolution, … Read more
Congratulations to our own Gina Johnson. Gina recently won 2 prestigious awards which will help her in her school and career plans for the future. The first is the Anne Dobbie Bursary from the YMCA for “Assisting women in need who wish to continue their education so that they can be financially independent.” The second … Read more
The School of Social Work and Human Services is pleased to announce that Elizabeth (Beth) Watters has accepted an appointment as Assistant Professor (tenure-track) with the School. Beth taught previously with the School as a Limited Term Instructor during the 2021-22 academic year, when she was an active member of the Human Services committee. Beth’s … Read more
Five retiring faculty members receive professor emeritus status
Long time Sessionals in the School were recently recognized along with other long term staff and faculty. 2023 long-service employees celebrated
The Commission on Accreditation (COA) of the Canadian Association for Social Work Education-Association Canadienne pour la formation en travail social (CASWE-ACFTS) passed the following motions at its January 2023 meeting: That the COA grant an eight-year re-accreditation to the BSW program at the University of the Fraser Valley, from February 1, 2023 to January … Read more