News
2025
May
The Centennial 100
Congratulations to Dr. Donna Hardy Cox, full professor and former dean, School of Work, on being named to Memorial's Centennial 100 in the category of Champions.
Research Ethics Award
Congratulations to Dr. Sulaimon Giwa, our interim dean, on being named recipient of the Marilyn Harvey Award to Recognize the Importance of Research Ethics.
Universal Design for Learning Community of Practice Launch
After more than a year of collaboration and planning, the launch of the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Community of Practice in Newfoundland and Labrador, will take place on Friday, May 30, 2025.
April
March
Distinguished Service Award
Congratulations to Joan Davis-Whelan, recipient of the CASW Distinguished Service Award! Among her many roles and responsibilities in the field of social work, Joan worked as Field Education Coordinator and sessional instructor here at the School of Social Work for many years, and we are so pleased to see her accomplishments and contributions recognized with this national award. Bravo, Joan!
Teaching Opportunities
The School of Social Work has a number of per-course teaching opportunities available for Spring 2025.
Employment Opportunity
Senior Administrative Officer – the School of Social Work invites applications for the position of Senior Administrative Officer (one year contractual position).
March is Social Work Month
The theme of National Social Work Month 2025 is "Social Work is Everywhere!"
February
Opportunity: Tenure-Track Faculty
Memorial University's School of Social Work is pleased to invite applications for two tenure-track positions at the rank of Assistant Professor.
January
Welcome Back!
A big welcome back to all of our students, faculty and staff as the Winter 2025 term begins!
2024
December
Teaching Opportunities
The School of Social Work has a number of per course teaching opportunties available for Winter 2025.
November
Employment Opportunity
The School of Social Work invites applications to the position of Coordinator, Academic Programs.
Research Award
Congratulations to doctoral student Rose Singh, who received the inaugural Evan Smith Research Grant award from the Association for Distance Education and Independent Learning (ADEIL) at the annual ADEIL conference on October 16, 2024. Bravo, Rose!
October
BSW Nunavut Graduates
Congratulations to students in the second cohort of our BSW Nunavut program who celebrated their graduation at a ceremony in Nunavut on October 18.
Teaching Opportunities, Winter 2025
The School of Social Work has a number of teaching opportunities available for the Winter 2025 semester.
September
Funding Awarded
Congratulations to our faculty Drs. Paul Adjei and Ami Goulden, whose research projects were recently awarded federal government funding.
August
Fall Welcome
Welcome back, students and faculty! And a very warm welcome to all of our new Social Work students – we look forward to working with you!
July
Employment Opportunity: Manager, Academic Programs
The School of Social Work invites applications for the position of Manager, Academic Programs.
Per Course Teaching
Interested in teaching at the School of Social Work? See our per course teaching opportunities for fall 2024 to apply!
May
Online Field Instructor Course Now Open
There is a new session of the CASWE-ACFTS Online Field Instructor Course now open for self-registration.
International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, Biphobia and Intersexphobia
The Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee of the School of Social Work has released a statement acknowledging May 17, 2024 as International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, Biphobia and Intersexphobia.
From Charity to Social Enterprise
Celebrating the history of social work education and practice in Newfoundland and Labrador.
April
Eating Dis/Order Research
A collaborative, multi-media research project led by Banting postdoctoral research fellow Dr. Nicole Schott is looking for research participants.
March
Online Field Instructor Course Now Open
Current and potential field instructors are encouraged to complete the CASWE-ACFTS Online Field Instructor Course, which is now open for online registration and must be completed by May 10, 2024.
BSW Student Wins Scholarship
Pauline Pauloosie, a student in the BSW Nunavut Cohort, has been awarded a $10,000 Rebekah Uqi Williams Scholarship by the Government of Nunavut. Bravo, Pauline!
March is Social Work Month
Every March, social workers across Canada celebrate National Social Work Month.
February
Employment Opportunity: Per Course Instructors
The School of Social Work invites applications from individuals interested in teaching as per course instructors for the spring 2024 semester.
Deadline to Apply
March 1, 2024, is the deadline to apply for Memorial's Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program for fall 2024 admission.
January
Employment Opportunity
Student Services Coordinator, School of Social Work and the Indigenous Student Resource Centre
SSWR Conference
Faculty member Dr. Ami Goulden will be presenting research at the Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR) 28th Annual Conference being held in Washington DC, January 10-14, 2024.
Search on for Dean
Memorial University seeks a visionary and dynamic leader to serve as Dean of the School of Social Work.
2023
December
President's Award for Exceptional Community Service
Congratulations to our interim dean, Dr. Sulaimon Giwa, on being awarded the 2023 President's Award for Exceptional Community Service. Bravo, Dr. Giwa!
November
Employment Opportunities
Memorial University’s School of Social Work is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill two positions with the Field Education Team.
School of Social Work Welcomes Banting Postdoctoral Fellow
Dr. Nicole Schott joins Memorial University's School of Social Work as a Banting postdoctoral fellow.
Award-winning Poster
Congratulations to School of Social Work PhD student and instructor Kristen Hynes, RSW, on winning the Best Student Poster (Humanities) at the 24th Aldrich Multidisciplinary Conference!
October
Award-Winning Manuscript
Congratulations to School of Social Work faculty member Ami Goulden, on winning the 2023 Disability Manuscript Award.
Interested in Teaching with the School of Social Work?
We are inviting applications from individuals interested in teaching in the Winter 2024 semester.
For more information, please see the and the .
September
Interim dean receives prestigious honour
Dr. Sulaimon Giwa, interim dean and associate professor, School of Social Work, has been elected to the Royal Society of Canada’s College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists (RSC) — one of the nation’s highest scholarly honours.
Dr. Giwa is recognized worldwide for his community-engaged research in forensic social work, race and sexuality, and the effects of structural racism on racialized and LGBTQ people.
August
Welcome!
Orientation for new Bachelor of Social Work students takes place Tuesday, Sept. 5. Undergraduate classes at Memorial begin Wednesday, Sept. 6.
2022
July
School presents new Strategic Framework
We are excited and proud to present Passion and Purpose: The Strategic Framework of the School of Social Work 2022-2027.
June
Dr. Sobia Shaikh receives SSHRC grant for Intersectionalities journal
Dr. Shaikh was awarded $53,250 from SSHRC’s Aid to Scholarly Journals grants.
Congratulations to our BSW and MSW grads
Congratulations to our BSW and MSW grads from previous years who are attending their postponed convocation ceremony today!
Social Work Alumna Awarded Prestigious Scholarship
Congratulations to Memorial’s School of Social Work alumna Christine Peddle (BSW 2016, BA 2013) on being awarded the Canada Graduate Scholarships-Master’s (CGS M).
National Indigenous Peoples Day
Join us as we celebrate!
Congrats new BSWs!
Congratulations to our bachelor of social work spring graduates!
School of Social Work graduate students honoured
Congratulations to our graduate students who were honoured at Memorial’s recent Graduate Awards Ceremony!
Congrats new MSWs!
Congratulations to our master of social work spring graduates!
May
Interim social work dean takes on dual responsibilities
Congratulations Dr. Adjei!
March
Congratulations Dr. Adjei
Dr. Paul Banahene Adjei was named one of the Most Inspiring Immigrants in Atlantic Canada in 2022.
Social Work Month Presentations (virtual)
March 28th - Dr. Stephen Ellenbogen
March 29th - Dr. Kathy de Jong
March 31st - Dr. Sulaimon Giwa
Congratulations Dr. Bren LeFrancois
Congratulations to Dr. Bren LeFrancois on receiving the University Research Professor Award!
February
Black History Month Presentation
To celebrate Black History Month, the School of Social Work’s Equity and Diversity Committee presents: “Our Struggle is the Struggle of Memory against Forgetfulness’: Blacks and Canada’s History”.
February is Black History Month
Honouring the legacy of Black Canadians and their communities
January
Graduate student receives $105,000.00 scholarship
Congratulations to PhD student Siham Elkassem!
COVID-19 update
Winter term information
2021
December
Life with COVID-19 in NL
Dealing with another COVID-19 variant
October
School members mourn loss of alumnus
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Andrew Harvey's family, friends and colleagues
Holding Dr. Janet Fitzpatrick in our thoughts and prayers
Dr. Janet Fitzpatrick reported missing
New Associate Dean, Undergraduate Programs
School welcomes Dr. Sulaimon Giwa as new Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs
September
WELCOME!
Welcome to all our new students and to our returning students!
August
Dr. Delores Mullings appointed vice-provost (equity, diversity, and inclusion)
School excited to congratulate Dr. Mullings on new appointment!
July
New interim dean appointed
Dr. Paul Banahene Adjei appointed new interim dean
June
Announcing the new Bachelor of Social Work, Nunavut Cohort, degree program
New program starting in Cambridge Bay, Nunavut in September
May
Anti-racism statements
Did you know ... ?
The School of Social Work has committed to actions that can be found in our Anti-Black Racism and Anti-Indigenous Racism statements.
March
Moving Towards Decolonization, Reconciliation, and Indigenization
School commits to actions in newly-released Anti-Indigenous Racism Statement
Happy International Women's Day!
"Choose to Challenge" is the 2021 International Women's Day theme.
February
Life with COVID-19 in NL
There are many resources available to help us all cope during these trying times.
Discussing Black History Month on Out of the Fog
Dr. Paul Banahene Adjei discusses Black History Month on Out of the Fog.
Black History Month presentation
Join us for a presentation to celebrate Black History Month
January
Valued donors help recognize academic success
Thank you to our donors and congratulations to our scholarship, award and bursary winners!
Retirement News
Dr. Shelly Birnie-Lefcovitch is moving on to new adventures.
2020
November
Centre for Social Enterprise launches NL's first incubator for businesses that focus on social impact
School of Social Work’s partner, the Centre for Social Enterprise, launches The Social Ventures Incubator
October
Congratulations to our fall 2020 MSW graduates
Interim Dean Heather Hair applauds new graduates on behalf of the school
September
Equity, diversity and inclusion
Social work professor co-authors op-ed to help deepen understanding of and offer a shared language for EDI at Memorial University.
Welcome to our newest students!
The School is excited to welcome our newest cohorts!
August
Update on PAS/FAL grades for Fall 2020
For the Fall 2020 term and beyond, all BSW and MSW social work courses (SCWK) will NOT offer a PAS or FAL as an option. All final grades will be a numeric value.
July
Appointment of interim dean
Dr. Heather Hair has been appointed interim dean of the School of Social Work
Anti-Black Racism Statement
School commits to anti-Black racism actions
June
20 Questions with Dr. Sulaimon Giwa
Check out The Telegram's 20 Questions with critical race scholar Dr. Sulaimon Giwa
School welcomes new field education coordinator
Welcome to Lynsey Soper-Thistle!
Anti-Racism and Anti-Black Racism
Members of the School of Social Work speak out and join forces on anti-racism and anti-Black racism
Has COVID-19 disrupted your sleep patterns?
SaferMedsNL (facilitated through MUN Pharmacy) has developed a sleeping pill public awareness campaign that highlights how COVID-19 has disrupted our sleep habits.
May
Memorial hosts live virtual event to celebrate Class of 2020
You're invited to Memorial's Hat's Off! Facebook live virtual event to celebrate you!
Virtual job search strategies workshop
Join virtual workshop May 20, 2020.
April
School announces new dean of record
Dr. Sean Cadigan has been appointed as the new dean of record for the School of Social Work.
March
COVID-19 Information
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March is National Social Work Month in Canada
The March 2020 theme is: United by Diversity, Strengthened by Inclusion
February
Exchange 2020 Conference
Building student and community research capacity
School mourns loss of one of our students
One of our 2nd degree BSW students has passed away.
January
School mourns the loss of Ms. Marjory (Campbell) Macdiarmid
Ms. Marjory (Campbell) Macdiarmid made a huge contribution to Memorial’s School of Social Work and to many future social workers.
2019
December
Field education team news
Field education team welcomes new members
November
New faculty
Welcome to our newest faculty member, Karun Karki!
School honours newest Professional Associates
Three new Professional Associates honoured at recent Field Education Recognition event
October
Congratulations to our MSW grads!
Record number of master of social work (MSW) students graduating at one time!
September
New Research Exchange Group focuses on bonds between people and animals
Dr. Gail Wideman co-convenes group that collaborates with academics, health and community partners and people with lived experience to explore how the bonds between people and animals affect the health and well-being of both.
Dr. Dennis Kimberley designated professor emeritus
Honour to be bestowed during Memorial's fall convocation.
Welcome new BSW students!
Thrilled to be meeting our new bachelor of social work students!
July
Inter-generational Social Work Stories
We're proud to help share the inspiring stories of our alumni and their family members who are also Memorial School of Social Work alumni (or soon-to-be!)
Where are They Now?
Dr. Frank Hawkins is the newest addition to our Where are They Now? series.
June
Annual Scholarships, Awards & Celebration of Student Success Ceremony
Congratulations to all our students who were celebrated at the Annual Scholarships, Awards & Celebration of Student Success Ceremony held recently at the Bruneau Centre.
May
Welcome new PhD students!
Nine new PhD students were on campus for a meet and greet as they begin their program.
School mourns the loss of Dr. Frank Turner
Dr. Turner, social work educator and academic, passed away on Saturday, April 27.
March
School mourns alumna Dana Brothers
The School of Social Work shares in the grief of Dana Brothers’ family and friends.
January
Chief Mi'sel Joe visits
The School of Social Work, in partnership with the Aboriginal Resource Office, is excited to launch the Visiting Aboriginal Elders Pilot Project!
2018
December
Interim dean appointed
Dr. Ross Klein has been appointed interim dean of the School of Social Work effective Jan. 1, 2019, until a permanent dean is appointed.
Minister makes special statement in House of Assembly recognizing School of Social Work
Minister Dempster recognizes 50 years of professional social work education
November
Canadian Association of Social Work Education visit
CASWE President and Executive Director meet with School of Social Work members
Congratulations to our graduate students!
Fourteen MSW students and two PhD students graduated during Memorial's fall convocation
Dean of School of Social Work to lead Memorial's student portfolio
Dr. Donna Hardy Cox has been chosen for the role of Memorial’s associate vice-president (academic) students
October
School announces first Professional Associates
Very first field instructors named Professional Associates of the School of Social Work.
School excited to announce new Professional Associate appointments
Opportunity to be appointed as Professional Associates with Memorial University
Happy Retirement Dr. Mike Devine!
Off to new adventures!
September
Addressing Islamophobia
Addressing Islamophobia in NL conference this weekend
August
Sharron Callahan earns Alumni Tribute Award!
Outstanding Community Service Award
School of Social Work excited to welcome new faculty members
Three new assistant professors will be joining us prior to the September 2018 academic year.
June
50th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION!
In 2018, the School of Social Work at Memorial University of Newfoundland celebrates its 50th Anniversary of Professional Social Work Education. Join us to celebrate this great milestone and learn about the legacy left behind!
May
Honorary Doctor of Laws Awarded
Prof. Marion Bogo receives honorary Doctor of Laws, honoris causa at Memorial's spring convocation.
Scholarships and Awards Ceremony
Celebrating excellence at the School of Social Work
March
Community Social Justice Learning
Come see what students have created in conjunction with community!
March is National Social Work Month
Bringing change to life
January
Conversations at MUN to Remember January 29 and to Act Against Islamophobia
Join in on discussions and to remember the worshipers killed and injured during the 2017 terrorist attack in Quebec City.
Happy New Year!
Exciting year ahead as School celebrates 50th anniversary of professional social work education!
2017
December
Drop-in Counselling Program Successfully Completes Pilot Project
The Right Here, Right Now Drop-In Counselling Initiative, a partnership between the St. John’s Status of Women Council/Women’s Centre and the School of Social Work, today releases a comprehensive evaluation of their innovative pilot program.
Congratulations Dr. Kimberley!
Congratulations to Dr. Dennis Kimberley, retiring after 32 years of service to Memorial and to the School of Social Work.
September
May
Congrats spring grads!
So proud of all of our spring graduates!
Centre for Social Enterprise officially launched!
The Centre for Social Enterprise, a campus-wide centre led by a partnership between the Faculty of Business Administration, the School of Social Work and the School of Music, was officially launched on May 25 on Memorial's St. John's campus.
April
Sharing Experiences & Stories: Reflections on Social Innovation in the Social Services
Presentation by Tracey Robertson, Ontario Trillium Foundation
March
March is National Social Work Month
Social workers help people, families and communities across the country create real change around real life issues. Every year in March, Canada celebrates the important contributions of these social justice professionals.