Reshaping the social work landscape
Every day, our alumni reshape the social work landscape with dedicated service, decisive leadership and innovative programs that set the standard for social change. Our family of loyal supporters helps to ensure that a new generation of social work leaders and practitioners will sustain this legacy of innovation, advocacy and impact
The Advancement team is developing a variety of engagement paths for alumni and friends to join with the School of Social Work in building networks, sharing stories and nurturing a new generation of social work leaders, innovators and practitioners.
Stay connected & engaged
Here are some opportunities for you to connect and engage with our dynamic community:
Become a field education instructor—Field education instructors make an invaluable contribution in helping students translate the social work values, skills and knowledge they learn in the classroom into real-world change. Consider joining our impact learning community by submitting your agency or yourself as field education site or instructor. For more information, contact Field Education.
Engage and educate students—Our faculty prize your experience as a social work professional. Diverse perspectives and real-world examples illustrate the social work challenge in ways that light up a classroom. Join our growing roster of classroom guest speakers and be the spark that ignites a social work student’s passion for change. To be a guest speaker, contact Madeline Galbraith in the Office of Academic Affairs.
Build your professional network—Our growing LinkedIn network provides a robust platform for you to exchange career milestones, connect with other alums, both local and global, and share the latest ideas in social innovation and direct service. Join our other social media channels—Facebook, Twitter and Instagram—to stay connected and informed about upcoming events, the latest news and much more.
UW Husky Landing
The UW Alumni Association has introduced a powerful new career networking tool for UW alumni called UW Husky Landing.
Whether you’re a seasoned social worker looking to make new connections or taking your first steps into your career, there’s a place for you to expand your professional network at UW Husky Landing.
All UW students and alumni have access to this networking service. Please visit UW Husky Landing to sign up, create a profile and start connecting today.