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News from the Faculty of Social Work
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Shift: Project to End Domestic Violence study shows public cost of domestic violence
New analysis from UCalgary researchers shows that investing in prevention could save taxpayers more than $93 million
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From global to local: Research symposium marks 60 years of community-engaged Social Work
Annual symposium, March 4-5, to showcase faculty’s unique, multigenerational impact from Alberta to Africa and back to Calgary, while celebrating legacies of scholar-activists Linda Kreitzer, Mary Valentich
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From Struggle to Strength
February 23 Black History Month event at Social Work's Edmonton campus showcases counsellor Latoya Reid, MSW, founder of ReiDefine Wellness, who created a practice for the Black community and a space for Black clinicians to practice.
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Black History Month chat with Dr. David Este celebrates legacy while looking to the future
Feb. 27 panel discussion celebrates Canadian thought leader's legacy as part of UCalgary Social Work's 60th anniversary and the 30th anniversary of Black History Month in Canada
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Community engagement leads to inclusion of Indigenous learnings at Fort Vermilion school
Jennifer Markides partners with Indigenous communities
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Law faculty names Family Justice Research Chair
Law professor Katharina Maier will work with UCalgary's Centre for Transformation
