MSW Alumni Q&A with Nicholas MacKenzie
In this interview, MSW graduate Nicholas MacKenzie shares how his values led him to social work, the impact of studying at UBC, and how embracing challenge shaped both his personal and professional growth. Why did you choose a career in social work? I think no matter what, we find ourselves relying on […]
Meet Cellina Tran, Registered Social Worker
Meet Cellina, an alumna of the UBC School of Social Work, and follow along as she answers some questions about the BSW program and pursuing a career in social work. A bit about me: Hi everyone, my name is Cellina, and I’m a registered social worker! I have background experience working in mental health and […]
BSW Alumni Q&A with Jennifer Varatharajah
Jennifer is a second-generation Tamil Canadian, and alumna of the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program at the UBC School of Social Work. Now, with a BSW degree focused on child welfare, she joins the School again in further advancing her social work journey as she pursues a Master of Social Work (MSW). She has […]
Black History Month Spotlight: Emery Barnes
The School of Social Work is proud to share this celebration of the life of alumni Emery Barnes: Emery Barnes fought racism all his life from the Jim Crow laws he was born under the US South to his election to the BC provincial government alongside fellow NDP candidate Rosemary Brown (the first two Black […]
Obituary: Charan Gill, BSW, MSW
We are sad to announce the passing of Charan Gill, BSW and MSW graduate, who died of cancer at the age of 84. Mr. Gill was a lifelong advocate for labour and human rights, particularly for immigrant farm and ranch workers in BC. “Charan Gill” by Vineet Verghese is licensed under CC BY-ND 2.0
Jennifer Davidson awarded OBE
Huge congratulations to alumni Professor Jennifer Davidson (MSW 1997) who was just awarded an Order of the British Empire.
Alumnus Recognized with Achievement Award
David Young, CEO of Sources and a UBC School of Social Work alumnus, has been recognized with a 2016 BC Community Achievement Award.
Beating the Odds
Dr. Barbara Harris is one of the six recipients of the 2016 Courage To Come Back Awards, presented by Coast Mental Health. The awards are presented to people who have overcome significant obstacles to contribute back to their communities.
Dedicating His Life to Helping Others
Tom Mutsuo Teranishi is one of the six recipients of the 2016 Courage To Come Back Awards, presented by Coast Mental Health. Click to read more.
Bringing a Social Work Perspective to Medicine
Congratulations to Matthew Laing, Advanced MSW student, who has been accepted into UBC’s Department of Medicine for this fall.