News
Recent Graduate Sarah Tencer Interviewed on local NPR station!
Wednesday, May 16, 2012 - 11:41am
Sarah Tencer, recent BSW graduate, was interviewed on WETS about the W.A.M.Y. Community Action, Inc. program.
Students Create Mural at McDowell County DSS
Monday, April 30, 2012 - 5:54pm
Monique Alva and Kao Vang, began their field placement at McDowell County Department of Social Services and had the opportunity to advocate for the children in foster care. As interns, they have learned the importance of the social work profession....
MSW students preparing to compete in Health Equity Bowl
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 - 4:14pm
Three MSW students will be competing in the First Maya Angelou Center for Health Equity Bowl this March 29th at Wake Forest University. Give your support to Elizabeth Daniels, Emily Crane and Carrie Richardson as they represent ASU social work!...
BSW Graduate Suzanna Byrd
Tuesday, January 10, 2012 - 11:05am
Appalachian State BSW student Suzanna Byrd is recognized as outstanding in her field placement by the UNC School of Social Work MSW program.
Appalachian’s Department of Social Work “Goes Global,” touring India, June 12, 2011 through July 2, 2011.
Friday, September 9, 2011 - 10:56am
From June 11 through July 2, 2011, a social work student group from Appalachian visited India and a partner academic institution, Madras Christian College (MCC), in Chennai, India. Dr. Kellie Reed Ashcraft, an associate professor with Appalachian's...
Gift of Hindu ceremonial outfit brings alive religious culture for students
Friday, August 13, 2010 - 9:52am
MSW student (and BSW graduate) Jaimie Houston featured in Appalachian Scene
MSW student receives $70,000 grant
Sunday, June 20, 2010 - 6:36pm
Congratulations to MSW student!
Advanced Standing MSW Student, Crystal Kelly wrote a grant which was funded for $70,000. Crystal is completing a field practicum in social work at the Health Department. Trish Lanier, LCSW, is her field instructor....
Student raises $11,500 for women in the Congo as part of advocacy project
Sunday, June 20, 2010 - 6:36pm
Congratulations to Robin Potawsky!
In an effort to raise awareness for women survivors of war in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Atlanta, GA, Robin organized a team of women to run/walk on November 16, 2008, in an already established 5k and...
BSW student proposal accepted at the 14th Hmong National Conference
Sunday, June 20, 2010 - 6:35pm
Congratulations to Jessica Ramey Lo whose presentation on 'Hmong Youth Can Influence Public Policy' was accepted at the 14th annual Hmong National Conference in Appleton, WI.
Jessica's presentation demonstrates that i t is crucial that Hmong youth...
Social workers students attend NASW Lobby Day
Sunday, June 20, 2010 - 6:32pm
Social work students had an opportunity to visit the North Carolina General Assembly as part of NASW Lobby Day. Students were able to meet with Senator Steve Goss and Representative Cullie Tarleton to discuss issues related to current legislation...
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Department of Social Work
ASU Box 32155
Edwin Duncan Hall, 2nd Floor
Boone, NC 28608-2155
Phone: 828-262-2299
Fax: 828-262-6811
Lauren E. Renkert, PhD, LCSW
Interim Chair
