Portland State University School of Social Work
@pdxssw.bsky.social
The PSU SSW is the only public institution in Oregon awarding undergraduate or graduate degrees in Social Work and Child, Youth, and Family Studies. Through both research and education we strive to live by our motto, “Changing lives, changing communities.”
The College of Education invites you to join them on Aug. 14th for a presentation by Dr. Temple Grandin who will share strategies for supporting autistic individuals with academic work, building effective routines, and navigating everyday challenges. To learn more: www.fhautism.com/about-our-au...
Leah Allen, SSW Central Oregon Site Coordinator, shared ways to support the tribal community impacted by the Warm Springs wildfires. Needed: water, no-cook food, blankets, hygiene items, pet supplies, fans, N95s, gift cards, and hotel donations. See the flyer for drop-off locations.
SSW Professor Antonia R.G. Alvarez, Phd, has published an article from abstract (abridged): As CSWE Minority Fellowship Research, Practice, and Resistance Among MFP Scholars! To read more, visit this link: pdxscholar.library.pdx.edu/socwork_fac/...
SSW Professor Bowen McBeath, Phd, has published a recent article "Introducing 'society Work': the Professionalization and Localization of Chinese Social Work in a New Era"! To read more of Dr. McBeath's article, visit this link: pdxscholar.library.pdx.edu/socwork_fac/...
Dr. Shannon Blajeski recently published “Addressing Injustices Toward Individuals with Schizophrenia-Spectrum Conditions: A Call to Action for Social Work Practice” in the Social Work in Mental Health journal. Learn more, and read Dr. Blajeski’s full article at: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
CYFS Practicum Coordinator, Staci B. Martin, Ed.D., recently wrote a book review of Resisting the Dehumanization of Refugees, which was published by the International Review of Research in Open and Distributed Learning. Learn and read Dr. Martin’s full book review at: www.irrodl.org/index.php/ir...
Join us this #GivingTuesday as we raise funds for our Student Emergency Fund! Students have accessed the fund to pay for things like food, winter clothing, medication, transportation, housing, and other essential needs. Learn more and make a gift at: www.givecampus.com/schools/Port...
Lisha Shrestha, PhD Candidate & Division Midway Alliance's Executive Director, Dr. Alma M.O. Trinidad, & BSW practicum student Miriam Egan recently attended the Midway Bazaar! A new community mural (created by Alex Chiu) was unveiled, & local BIPOC entrepreneurs got to share their products!
Last month, SSW colleagues, students, & alumni attended the LSWO Conference 2025 in Seattle. Guests were treated to fabulous speakers, including our very own Dr. Jessica Rodriguez-JenKins & alum Tito Mendoza. The spring LSWO will be held in Puerto Rico. For questions, contact: jesrodr2@pdx.edu
Dr. Joy Angela DeGruy, renowned author, thought leader, internationally recognized speaker, and PSU School of Social Work alum, has been appointed as a Provost’s Distinguished Visiting Scholar at Morehouse College. Congratulations, Dr. DeGruy! Learn more: news.morehouse.edu/dr.-joy-ange...
As the Fall 2025 term approaches, here’s a quick glance at some important dates to keep in mind!
Please join us in welcoming Kate Constable, LCSW, our new Director of Student Affairs & Enrollment Management! In this role, Kate will use her experiences as an advisor, instructor, & director to best support the students, staff, faculty, and programs of the SSW. Welcome, Kate!
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Lines for Life (available 24/7 call/text the crisis line at 988) and PSU's Student Health & Counseling Center offer support. Learn about Lines for Life at: www.linesforlife.org See what resources available via PSU SHAC: www.pdx.edu/health-couns...
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We are thrilled to announce that Long Tran is now serving as the SSW Interim Senior Fiscal Officer! Long is a PSU alum and has worked here since 2008. He currently serves as SFO for the PSU College of Education, but has kindly agreed to help our school as well. Welcome to the SSW community, Long!
We are proud to announce that Dr. Thomas Keller is now serving as the PhD in Social Work and Social Research Program Director! Congratulations, Tom! Check out Tom’s most recent publications via pdx scholar at: pdxscholar.library.pdx.edu/do/search/ad...
Thank you to all of the SSW staff members who joined us at the Louiza Event Space for our annual retreat! We want to extend a huge thank you to the folks at Louiza for hosting us, and to Beckie Lee from the Albina Vision Trust for educating us on the cultural significance of the Albina community!
Congratulations to Jennifer Blakeslee for leaving her role as the PhD Program Director and now serving as the Director of the Regional Research Institute (RRI)! Congratulations, Dr. Blakeslee!
Congratulations to Dr. Lakindra Mitchell Dove, SSW alum, PhD, MSW, for moving on from her role as a BSW Assistant Professor and now serving as the BSW Program Director and as an Associate Professor! Learn more about Dr. Mitchell Dove at: www.pdx.edu/social-work/...
Join the Latino Social Workers Organization 9/11-9/12 at the University of Washington School of Social Work for the LSWO Conference 2025! We are offering CEUs for conference participants PSU SSW students can register FREE, but must contact jesrodr2@pdx.edu by tomorrow Learn more: www.lwso2025.com
It’s time to vote! Head over to The School of Business Instagram Story (@pdxbschool) and vote for our paw-some contestant, Moby! Voting runs August 20–25, and the winner will be crowned on National Dog Day, August 26. Let’s show our support and help Moby take the title of Top Dog on campus!
🐾 National Dog Day is coming up! 🐾 Help represent the School of Social Work and cheer on our furry contender, Moby, in PSU’s all-campus National Dog Day competition. 📅 Voting runs August 20–25. Head to The School of Business (@pdxbschool) Instagram Stories to vote and help crown PSU’s top dog!
The Portland State University School of Social Work is urgently seeking a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program Adjunct Faculty Member to teach a course this Fall. To learn more, please contact: bswdirector@pdx.edu To apply, please visit: jobs.hrc.pdx.edu/postings/46534
Join us Friday, Aug 15, from 12-2 PM for a Master of Social Work (MSW) Information Session! An MSW from PSU provides hands-on training in professional social work settings and the knowledge/skills necessary to serve individuals and communities. RSVP at: www.pdx.edu/social-work/info-sessions
BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month acknowledges the unique experiences of those in the Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities, and the necessity of culturally responsive mental health resources. Learn about BIPOC resources at: www.thementalhealthcoalition.org/wp-content/u...
Happy Disability Pride Month! Disability Pride Month celebrates people embracing their disabilities as integral parts of who they are, reclaiming visibility, & rejecting shame & internalized ableism. We honor & value the vibrant diversity & unique experiences of people with disabilities.
Congratulations to the SSW 2025 graduating class! Student speakers delivered powerful speeches that reflected on their time at PSU, the challenges they overcame, & how they will use their education to serve others. Thank you grads, loved ones, and volunteers for making the ceremony so special! 🎉🎓
Associate Professor Amie Thurber, MSW, PhD, recently co-authored “Using Geographic Interviews to Conduct Community Assessments—insights for MSW Pedagogy” Published in Social Work Education: the International Journal. To read about the recent publication, visit this link lnkd.in/g_Zzvd99!
Christina Nicolaidis, MD, MPH, & Dora Raymaker, PhD, recently co-authored “Guidelines for the Creation of Accessible Consent Materials and Procedures: Lessons from Research with Autistic People and People with Intellectual Disability” Published in Autism in Adulthood. Congratulations!
