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Cultivating Community - October 2024 Events

October 10, 2024

Social workers navigate complex, politically-charged issues that impact human and collective well-being.

Leading up to the election, join Berkeley Social Welfare for a series of events designed to build our community of learners and explore short- and long-term social work...Read more about Cultivating Community - October 2024 Events

Berkeley Social Welfare announces search for new Dean

July 1, 2024

The University of California, Berkeley seeks a visionary, inspirational, and community-oriented leader to serve as the next Dean of Berkeley Social Welfare.

Reporting directly to the Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost and sitting on the Council of Deans,...Read more about Berkeley Social Welfare announces search for new Dean

Higher Ground: A walk in faith with Dean Linda Burton

May 15, 2024

As Dean Linda Burton’s term concludes on June 30, she reflects on the past five years leading the School of Social Welfare and shares her hopes for the future of the School.

Before coming to Berkeley, I was Dean of Social Sciences and Director of the...Read more about Higher Ground: A walk in faith with Dean Linda Burton

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