What?! Why would anyone make that ridiculous conjunction? Sure, President Trump praises “body slammers,” but he’s never told anyone to make a pipe bomb! Jeez. You might as well try to connect the unrestrained proliferation of guns to the repeated massacres of innocent people, the growing ferocity of hurricanes to global warming, or fast-flowing rivers … Continue reading Does Trump’s bellicose style prompt violent assaults on his critics?
Espy Voter Protection Team Seeks Volunteers
Students can sign up to help on Election Day, Nov. 6.
Social Work Fall Colloquium: Registration & Preliminary Agenda
You can register for the Nov. 14 Colloquium for $45 or free as a student. Theme: "Beyond 'Advocacy' - New Movements for Lasting Change."
What’s really at stake with the Brett Kavanaugh nomination to the Supreme Court?
What's at stake? A lot, obviously, and the punditry press is literally choked with words trying to capture one or another piece of the total picture. Center stage in recent days has been, with good reason, the way women victims of sexual assault are heard (or not) by men of power. Just off in the … Continue reading What’s really at stake with the Brett Kavanaugh nomination to the Supreme Court?
Field Intern Spotlight: Ryan Godwin
Student Name Ryan Godwin, BSW, Newton, Mississippi Agency Name / City / Semester Institute for Disability Studies / Hattiesburg / Fall 2018 What are your responsibilities as an intern? As an intern at IDS, I am responsible for keeping thorough notes regarding each client visit, reviewing client files for errors or missing forms, making copies … Continue reading Field Intern Spotlight: Ryan Godwin
Field Agency Spotlight: Institute for Disability Studies
IDS at Southern Miss assists Mississippians with disabilities and their families.
Social Work Newsletter: Opioid-Focused Events
Learn about two on-campus events on the opioid crisis, the opening of the SWK Writing Lab, and more.
NASW Poster Presentation Deadline Nov. 30
Students, sign up to showcase your research at the 2019 conference March 6-8.
Decaying infrastructure puts everyone at risk
Two disaster stories have dominated headlines over the past couple of days – 1. Hurricane Florence barreling in to the Carolinas, killing at least eight, flooding communities, and leaving at least a million people without power; and 2. Thousands of Boston area residents fleeing for their lives as a series of gas explosions set scores … Continue reading Decaying infrastructure puts everyone at risk
Social Work Newsletter: Turning Out the Vote
Learn more about a voter registration/turnout project, meet the Field Education team, and more.
