Marywood MSW Student Association
Spring 2022 Newsletter: January
Meet the MSW Student Association Officers
President: Ashley Dunning
Email: aedunning@m.marywood.edu
Meet Ashley: I came to Marywood University after graduating from Mansfield University in May of 2020. Following my graduation, I joined the peace corps, but never reached a departure date due to the Covid-19 virus. I am currently an advance standing student in the MSW program as well as the department’s graduate assistant. Within this position I collaborated with other MSW students to reinitiate the Scranton Weekdays Student Association as a social work organization who focuses on serving our community. I am also the current President of the organization.
Vice President: Madie Grant
Email: mjgrant@m.marywood.edu
Meet Madie: I am a first year MSW student at Marywood. She earned her B.S. in criminal justice from the University of Scranton in 2020. She is currently working in the Marywood Dean of Students office as a graduate assistant. She hopes to work with individuals in the criminal justice system, veterans, or in drug and alcohol rehabilitation.
Treasurer: Mike Carone
Email: mpcarone@m.marywood.edu
Meet Mike: Hi, my name is Mike! I am an advanced standing student at the Scranton campus and I am the treasurer of the Student Association. I came to Marywood for my BSW as well and I am so grateful I got the opportunity to continue my education here.
Secretary: Courtney Kelly
Email: ctkelly@m.marywood.edu
Meet Courtney: I am second year MSW student and will be graduating in May. My current internship is at a middle school, and I have interned at CYS and a domestic violence agency in the past. I am the current secretary of the MSW Student Association.
Second Year Rep.: Laura Mckaig
Email: lnmckaig@m.marywood.edu
Meet Laura: I am currently an advance standing student in the MSW program. I’m from Cape May, NJ, I love cats, I’m obsessed with my almost 1 year old niece Colbie, and I love to travel!!
First Year Rep.: Sarah Forsette
Email: slforsette@m.marywood.edu
Meet Sarah: I am in my second semester as a Marywood MSW student. My current field placement is with the CASA program.
I have an interest in macro practice and plans to pursue educational and work experiences which allow for macro work and focus.
Licensure Study Rep.: Bria Turner
Email: bsturner@m.marywood.edu
Meet Bria: I’m a 2yr MSW student. My internship is with the BSW program. Some interests I have are community service, social events and hanging out. I currently run the licensure study group sessions for the MSW program and when I graduate I am getting my doctorate in social work starting in July.
Take the MSW Research Survey
As graduate students in the School of Social Work at Marywood University, we are conducting a study on several psycho-social variables during the COVID-19 pandemic. More specifically, we are investigating social connectedness, resilience, life satisfaction, self-compassion, and anxiety during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
YOU are invited to participate in our study, as you are a current student or faculty member at Marywood University. To qualify, you must be at least eighteen years old and located in the United States of America. If you wish to participate, you will be asked to complete an online survey that is expected to take approximately 10-15 minutes. The survey is available through a Qualtrics Survey Site.
The risks of participating in this study are no greater than those found in daily life. The study will increase knowledge about the relationship of social connectedness, resilience, anxiety, self-compassion, and life satisfaction to personal experiences at a time of physical distancing, reduced socialization, and ongoing pandemic-related coping. Learning about peoples’ experiences and levels of social connectedness may help us build support to increase our capacity for social connection during this and similar events that may unfold in the future.
Your information is anonymous, meaning even the researchers will not know your identity. All data used in any oral or written reports will be aggregated.
Click HERE to take the survey!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Licensure Prep Course
WHEN: Sunday, March 27 9 am - 4:30 pm
WHERE: Zoom
WHO: All Marywood University MSW Students who are expected to graduate Spring or Summer 2022
HOW: Students must complete the Registration Form, sent in an email from Deirdre, AND CASH or CHECK for $35 made out to Marywood University, School of Social Work by FEBRUARY 15, 2022. This is to cover the cost of the workbook
Additional Information: Students can receive 6 hours of field hours. Email Deirdre @ spelman@maryu.marywood.edu
BINGO
WHEN: Wednesday, February 16 @ 9 pm
WHERE: Upper Main in Naz
WHO: All BSW and MSW students are invited to play
Additional Information:
Prizes include gift cards and Marywood Univerisity Merch
Helpful Resources:
NeuroLogic News
This is an interesting and good newsletter to subscribe to provided by Deirdre Spelman. The self-care column of this newsletter is written by a MU MSW graduate, Dr. Jeanne Eberfeld
Regularly Scheduled Activities
Scranton Student Association Meeting
Scranton Student Association Meetings are every other Thursday @ 11:45 am in the SW Lounge on Scranton campus and on Zoom:
2/17/2022
3/3/2022
3/17/2022
3/31/2022
4/14/2022
4/28/2022
Please contact SA Secretary Courtney Kelly- ctkelly@m.marywood.edu for more information
Licensure Study Info
Wednesday nights @ 7-10 PM are Licensure Study Group Sessions. We meet in the Learning Commons Room 312, email Bria Turner @ bsturner@m.marywood.edu for an updated room number.
Below is the Zoom link for all sessions.
Please contact Bria Turner (484)-239-7557 for more information.
ZOOM LINK FOR ALL LICENSURE SESSIONS
https://zoom.us/j/95721065691?pwd=UjBZdVU5cDhBM2J0RFlEVDYwdnF4UT09
Community Service Events
Friend of the Poor:
Monday - Friday 10:30 am until 1:30 pm
Duties Include: lifting, stocking shelves, filling food bags, carrying food bags outside to the tables or to their cars
ALL VOLUNTEERS MUST BE FULLY VACCINATED. MASKS ARE REQUIRED AND WILL BE PROVIDED IF NEEDED
Winter Clothing Collection
Valentines Day Card Writing Event
Wednesday, February 9, 5 pm - 7 pm
Pizza and Valentines Day card writing - Bring $5 for pizza
ALL KIDS ARE INVITED
Meet in Learning Commons Room 312
Cards will be going to the Arc clients
School of Social Work Students - Please fill out the following survey with interest and availability for Community Service Projects
Do you know of any webinars and events you would like included? Email information to
ctkelly@m.marywood.edu