School of Social Work 75th Anniversary

Thursday, January 16th, 2025 at 9:00 am to 3:30 pm

• Hybrid event
• 2220-2224-2228 Richcraft Hall, Carleton University, 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON, K1S 5B6

The School of Social Work and Centre for Studies on Poverty and Social Citizenship is hosting three community events to celebrate their 75th and 50th anniversaries: a webinar about the development of the University of Hargeisa’s social work program, a lunch with keynote speaker Natalie Appleyard of Citizens for Public Justice, and an emerging scholars panel. Please register to join.

Sharing the Gifts of Social Work Education in Africa

9:00 AM to 10:00 AM | Online

Social work as a profession has the tools necessary to support and bring together not just communities but nations due to its ability to recognize and meet the needs of the people. The profession is relatively new to African countries, including Somaliland. We began our collaborative project in mid-2000, believing that social work in Somaliland can foster growth and nationwide capacity building. It included the development of a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program that began in 2008 and a soon-to-be-open Master of Social Work (MSW) program. This new master’s degree will train graduate students in research, mental health, and social policy development.

Join us on Thursday, January 16th for a panel discussion of the history of Carleton University’s School of Social Work, the development of the University of Hargeisa’s BSW and upcoming MSW programs, and the contributions of both schools to their respective communities.

CSPSC 50th Anniversary Lunch & Keynote with Natalie Appleyard

12:00 PM to 2:30 PM | 2220-2224-2228 Richcraft Hall

Please join the Centre for Studies on Poverty and Social Citizenship (CSPSC) and the School of Social Work as we celebrate the Centre’s 50th anniversary.  You are invited to join us for lunch and a keynote address delivered by Natalie Appleyard from Citizens for Public Justice, followed by a Q&A session.

Emerging Scholars Panel: Moving into the Future of Social Work Research and Practice

2:30 PM to 3:30 PM | 2220-2224-2228 Richcraft Hall

Three PhD candidates in the School will share their dissertation research findings and light refreshments will be provided.