The UIC Jane Addams College of Social Work carries forward the mission of social work pioneer Jane Addams, adapting it for today's urban communities.
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Are you interested in learning more about the @JaneAddamsColl master's program? If so, join us for our Oct. information sessions. Register @ bit.ly/4yyrsc4 for the 10/13 session or bit.ly/4rAN8BQ for the 10/15 session.
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On Aug. 26, UIC makes history — and @janeaddamscoll is going to be in the middle of it. We're building the largest circle in @thisisUIC history at UIC Convocation 2026, and we want you there representing us. Photo time: 5:45 pm. Register today. bit.ly/4fVSy55
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Nominations are being sought for the Community Engagement Award, honoring the faculty/staff at the @JaneAddamsColl for their achievements in community engagement and partnership that promotes collaboration between the college and community partners. bit.ly/3MXEkGs
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A new online toolkit developed by the Illinois Behavioral Workforce Center @thisisuic, led by @janeaddamscoll Professor Sonya Leathers, will help behavioral healthcare organizations retain their staff. #socialwork bit.ly/4rEk779
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The Fall 2025 issue of Affirmations is out. Read about an event that brought together experts to find solutions on how older incarcerated adults can successfully be reintegrated into society, two new JACSW faculty members, and more. bit.ly/3KE4o8s
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@JaneAddamsColl Asst. Prof. Daysi Diaz-Strong will serve as a panelist on “What is Cultural Humility: Theory and Application in Community Spaces,” on 11/21 from Noon-1 p.m. The event is sponsored by @UIHealth. Hope to see you there. bit.ly/4oWXR7d
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James Swartz, professor at @JaneAddamsColl, explains why hemp regulation is vital for Illinois in our latest Q&A. ow.ly/MuGE50XmK87
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Nominations are being sought until Dec. 15 for the @JaneAddamsColl Pioneer Award, bestowed upon a graduate who has made significant pioneering, or standout contributions to a community, state, or nation consistent with the mission of the JACSW. #socialwork bit.ly/4oP96hY
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Register today for Oct. 3’s JACSW Training Institute for School-Based Professionals. The theme is “Navigating Trauma in Schools: Supporting Students, Families, and Teachers.” Learn more about the speakers & register here: bit.ly/4oOohIV. Hope to see you there.
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Jenelle Harden, LCSW, MSW ’09, has turned her battles with raccoons during family vacations into a new children’s storybook, “The Exquisite Feast.” This is the first book published by the Lane Tech College Prep social worker. bit.ly/42NVs58
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The Spring 2025 issue of Affirmations features @JaneAddamsColl faculty, students and alumni who are working to make a difference for children, families and communities even in the midst of troubling times and trouble in the world. bit.ly/3Sbot5O
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“Supporting Parents to Strengthen Families” is the theme for the 29th Karen J. Honig Memorial Lecture to be held March 19 from 4-6 p.m. at UIC’s Student Services Building. Mark your calendars and hope to see you there. bit.ly/4kkdvYH
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Asst. Prof. Kathryn Bocanegra discussed the trauma experienced by peacekeepers themselves during @wttw's new feature: Firsthand: Peacekeepers, a series aimed at understanding and reducing Chicago violence through profiles of local peacekeepers. to.pbs.org/41ozYww
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“Supporting Parents to Strengthen Families” is the theme for the 29th Karen J. Honig Memorial Lecture to be held March 19 from 4-6 p.m. at UIC’s Student Services Building. More info. to follow. Mark your calendars, and hope to see you there. #jacsw
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@janeaddamscollege's Terry Solomon & @AndrewFoell shared their work at SparkTalks, @thisisUIC’s lightning talks that provides faculty, leaders & others across campus the opportunity to learn about the exciting activity happening throughout the college. bit.ly/4gZzO3C
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@JaneAddamsColl faculty, staff & students will exhibit their work at the @SSWRorg’s 29th annual conference in Seattle Jan. 15-19, 2025. bit.ly/3VBPJwK
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@JaneAddamsColl Asst. Prof. Daysi Diaz-Strong was named a @thisisUIC 2024-25 Teaching Recognition Program Award winner. Diaz-Strong is an expert on how exclusionary immigration policies impact the educational & developmental trajectories of undocumented Latinx immigrants.
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The @janeaddamscoll Fall 2024 issue of Affirmations has arrived. Read about our school social work specialization, an JACSW alum who spent his career serving others in The Salvation Army, the Buttrick Lecture, and more stories. bit.ly/3YTU3YY
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