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Hometown, Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ: Discussing mental health awareness and suicide prevention

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Master of Social Work student Shana Cooper works with the Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ Native Justice Center. She joined the Hometown, Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ podcast to talk about mental health and suicide prevention in the state.

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Alumni Spotlight: Serena Nesteby

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Alumni Serena Nesteby was recognized with Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ's 2023 40 under 40 award. She's currently an Advancement Officer at IḷisaÄ¡vik College and said UAA's School of Social Work set the foundation for her career. "I’ve always wanted to be in a profession that helps others. I knew during the Introduction to Social Work course that it was the right field for me."

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Gala celebrates School of Social Work Spring graduates

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A Gala was held to celebrate the School of Social Work Spring graduates. About 100 people attended the event, filling the room with bustling conversation. Five students graduating from the Bachelor of Social Work and Master of Social Work programs share why social work motivates them.

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MSW Student Spotlight: Guy Harris

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"For all those deciding what to do following high school, I encourage you to find your passion, that spark that brings you joy and motivation. If you don’t quite know what you want to do with your life, that is okay. When you find the path that motivates you, take each small step one by one, but don’t stop growing," said MSW student Guy Harris.

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Honoring Mary Louise Rasmuson: School of Social Work faculty Vanessa Meade instrumental in Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ VA renaming

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On Feb. 24, the Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ VA Clinic was officially renamed the Colonel Mary Louise Rasmuson Campus of the Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ VA Healthcare System, a collaborative effort that included both Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ senators and U.S Representative, as well as the invaluable contributions of Assistant Professor Vanessa Meade in UAA’s School of Social Work.