Faculty of Social Work Students, on Calgary Campus

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Class of 2022: Social Work grad breaks the trauma cycle

Kayla Veillette overcomes adversity to lead new social work initiatives — and give her son the kind of childhood she never had

Class of 2022: Against all odds, from refugee camp to social work

Faculty of Social Work grad Kamal Khatiwada learns to ‘never give up hope’

Practicum makes perfect

University of Calgary and Alberta Health Services field education pilot program places Bachelor of Social Work students in northern, rural Alberta

Master of Social Work alumna creates safe spaces for racialized communities

Equipped with tools from Trauma-informed Practices program, Reena Samra gains recognition for innovative initiatives

Community Development MSW Perfect Fit for Alumna

Jennie Gurnett wasn't interested in an MSW with a clinical social work focus. When she stumbled on the UCalgary community development MSW she found the tools she needed to work with her inner-city Edmonton communities.

Wellness research puts Indigenous students' voices first

Grad student Keeta Gladue uses traditional forms of storytelling and iconography to evaluate Indigenous experiences


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