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16 THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
GRADUATION
FRIDAY-SUNDAY, MAY 20-22.2005
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WELFARE
School provides a family for students, staff
BY NATHAN A. M.CGINNIS
correspondent@kansan.com
KANSAN CORRESPONDENT
Compassion. Caring. Concern. These are not simply words but deep-hearted feelings one feels toward other human beings. Social Welfare students know these feelings well. The ability to selflessly help others to try to make the world a better place has been the core of the School of Social Welfare since the program started in 1937.
Two hundred, twenty-six thousand, eight hundred hours. That is the equivalent of 9,450 days, 26 years or watching "Fight Club" about 97,899 times. To students and instructors in the school, 226,800 hours is the amount of service provided to Kansas social service customers according to the school's annual report for 2003-2004.
Despite the amount of work done on behalf of the community, oftentimes social workers have a negative stereotype with the public. Laurie Dale, St. James, Mo., graduating senior, said a common misconception of social workers was stemmed from child welfare. Workers are considered unwanted intruders within child welfare who show up on the doorstep to remove children, she said.
While this is true in some cases, it by no means is the full scope of what social welfare is about. Dale wants the public to be able to move beyond the negative imagery and expand its understanding of social welfare.
"Social work erupted from a willingness to respond passionately to a need," Dale said. "Social workers are not only present in the child welfare arena, but advocating in every sector for justice."
Dale will be the featured student speaker for the 59 students graduating with a Bachelor of Social Welfare. In her speech, Dale will discuss other misconceptions and stereotypes people have about social welfare and the reasons people choose it as a career.
Dale, who eventually wants to work as a lobbyist in the
"The School of Social Welfare is like a little family. It is a very supportive environment, the professors and staff are so willing to help you and be your friend."
SOCIAL WELFARE FACTS
Laurie Dale
St. James, Mo., graduating senior
social welfare realm, chose the program because she wanted to have a strong base for critical analysis of social issues. She also wants to work toward not just helping people one at a time, but bettering society as a whole, she said.
Patsy Blalock, director of child placement for KVC Behavioral Healthcare, will speak at the hooding ceremony for the 161 students graduating with a master's degree in social welfare. Blalock, who is
The School of Social Welfare bachelor's recognition ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. Sunday at Woodruff Auditorium in the Kansas Union. The school's hooding ceremony will be held at noon Sunday in the Lied Center.
School highlights
School highlights + 2004 marks the 30th year of accreditation for the Bachelor of Social Welfare program.
- The Master of Social Welfare program was first accredited in 1948.
The doctoral program first started in 1981.
The School of Social Welfare moved into Twente Hall, the former home of Watkins Memorial Health Center, in 1974.
Since 2000, students and instructors in the School of Social Welfare have completed 862,920 hours of service.
also the president of Social Welfare Alumni Association, will speak to the graduates on the unique challenges and opportunities they will encounter with their newly acquired degree. Blalock will also emphasize the importance of social welfare in the modern world and the different applications in areas such as administration, health care, child welfare, school work and
mental health.
In a typical academic year the school enrolls about 160 in its undergraduate program, 375 in graduate studies and 30 for doctoral work. The school is well-respected nationwide and consistently ranks among the top schools, according to US News and World Report. It is the only school in Kansas that offers doctoral work in the field. Dale has nothing but
praise for the program that was a natural choice when she entered college.
Graduates
"The School of Social Welfare is like a little family." Dale said. "It is a very supportive environment. The professors and staff are so willing to help you and be your friend."
Edited by Nikola Rowe
Spring 2005
Graduate
Samartham A Adams
Jennifer Alexandria Adams
Sashaniel Bradburn Alphina
Shannon Nicole Alexander
Jennifer Connion Alconmagio
Garaline Marie Austin
Julie Marie Ball
Jarares Dione Barnett-Bey
Amy Michelle Bayer
Amy Chelle Blanchot
Kate Marie Borniger
Mary A Bradley
Twona Nina Bradley
Derrick E Braxton
Carolyn Gayles Bridge
Sue Lanel Bullock
Andrea Michelle Bustamante
Sarrah Ann Cain
Bridget Elizabeth Callahan
Jill Marie Carraher
Cheryl Lynn Cell
Brenda Kay Chamberlain
Jamie Lee Cole
Allisa Marie Collins
Charlotte Fey Conn
Kendall Nicole Conner
Amanda A Cornell
Gracelia Couchonnel
Shay Melissa Cox
Crystal LaShane Criddle
Carrie Zusman Daniels
Jolie Alice Depawu
Melissa Lea Dickinson
Antonio DiFolco
Sara Jane Dekre
Stacey Dawn Dutro
Megan E Edmonds
Jonathan William Ellis
Annette Selick
Jessica Dayle Darella
Alexis Gabbias Fellners
Anna Kristen Ford
Joyne Mary Gallaway
Kristina Marie Gillispie
Anthony Ronge Gonzalez
Shannon Danielle Goodwin
Sarah Elizabete Gosnoroski
Amanda May Goss
Amanda Jane Gossett
Sara Grady
Dana Marie Grethen
Jennifer Susan Gudny
King ElizaBeth Hamerski
Amanda Jo Hart
Laura Christine Hattrup
Mikhane Maureen Heald
Tiffany Jean Hekele
Karry Lynn Hansley
Teresa E Hernandez
Karly Gabrielle Herren
Amy L Hill
Jennifer Lynn Hinkley
Nancy Lynn Hintz
Amanda KHolcomb
Kevin Patrick Holland
Carrie Marie Holley
Kathryn Diane Holmberg
Amber Dawn Houghton
Michelle Vonne Houston
Janine Annette Howell
Stephen W Huff
Janel S Ikeda
Anne Marie Jackson
Andrea Darlene Johnson
Karen Doris Johnson
Sarah Elizabeth Kahn
Kalin Dale K笋冲proschroeder
Amy Michelle Karr
Stephen Lee Kern
Bryan Dale Knowles
Amjo Keoopmann
Jennifer J JaBeille
Hilary Joy Laird
Anne Linda Earlman
Maureen Liddiard
Leasha R Liston
Raymond Louis Lowrey
Kalley R Macmillan
Lauren Leslie MacPherson
Jill Lynn Mall
Joceline S Martin
Michelle Dionne Martin
Carle Mae McCarty
Marie Elce McVoy
Forrestal Eugene McKay
Kay Lynn Mead
Genevieve D Morenas
Brenda Jean Mosley
Amy Dawn Mulberry-Westoff
Jerry Glen Neal
Megan E Needham
Carol Burns Didhardt
Sara Ann Nelson-Johns
Lynn Forest Newheart
Kesha Nolen
Ann Marie Olsen
Katy Ann Parker
Lindsey Michelle Paulette
Claire Chunchi Peng
Anna T Parkins
Kirsten Lynn Persson
Kenya M Pieters
Elaine McNelly Power
Amy Maria Preston
Elisabeth Joy Baumann Pufahl
Loretta L Pyles
Dan Lavid
Shelby Jaya Rawls
Jill Elizabeth Rodriguez
Jessica Ann Roew
Jodi A Rosman
Cristen Antra Ryman
Deidra Chalina Saina
Patricia Irene Schack
Amber N Schrag
Sarah Lynn Schroer
Cecilia Jo Settimbreno
Lindsay Thomas Severns
Marissa Christian Shaver
Senia L Shields
Sherri E Shooks
Rebecca Lynn Store
Malissa Dawn Sidebottom
Jennifer Lynn Smith
Gina Lynn Singer
Monica Mary Mortamhrer
Matthew Spencer Scott
Sarah Irannie Gain
Kathy E Stark
Lauren E Sullivan
Christine Michelle Swenson
Kumiko Takahashi
Jill Elizabeth Takes
Amy Llyn Tarwater
Janalin Taylor
Cheryl Antho Thompson
Eri Toyao
Sarah Renee Urenue
Amanda Jean Wacker
Wess W Wadman
Leslie Jolene Walters
Sherry Lynn Warren
Sherry Lynn Watkins-Alvy
Joanna Pauline Watts
Kimberly Ann White
Lori Whitehead
Anne King Williams
Dariene F Wirth
Brenna Renee Wristen
Lisa Kay Yoder
Bu-Sung Youn
Sarah A Zaragoza
Jill Zeligson
Jung Hee Lee
Undergraduate
- Undergraduate
Morgan Brookside Arbuckle
Carrie Ann Back
Akanda Kristine Barker
Abby Joan Bloxton
Elissa Angelique Brooks
Erin Maureen Brooks
Laurie Ann Dale
Beth Anne Dyer
Jessica Ann Edle
Lindsay Elizabeth Eplee
Michelle Anne Ferguson
Megan Marie Fisher
Amanda Dee Fletcher
Katie Ann Herting
Kristi Lynn Hoffman
Renee· Horinek
Anna· Hornbeck
Felicia Joyce Impson
Rachel Lynn Johnston
Kathryn Elizabeth Lyon
Megan D McHenry
Tashina Lynn Miller
Michelle Anne Mulyan
Benjamin Michael Mustain
Remy Michelle Nadelman
Megan Riley Nordeen
Kathryn Lynsdys Obrien
Regina Louise Ott
Erica Lynn Patermany
Michelle D Poloton
Monica Joleen Randall
Stephanie Michelle Reed
Cassie Michelle Shafer
Jaime Ann Shikrot
Jenny Marie Smilety
Ashley Ann Underwood
Kristine Marie Vaughn
Michelle Elizabeth Walker
Sara Rose White
Brandon W Williams
Kyra Mann Johnson
Cheri Beth Whiteside
Karina D Amante
Lauren Michelle Birdson歌 Ouesla
Nina Maria Elliot
Nicole Lynn Goodwin
Rebeca Lynn Hurd
Molly Suzanne Nelson
Rachelaleh Nylinton Nickerson
Ellicia E Veyra
April Kay Chronister
Lisa Marie Gilliland
Amanda Suzanne Johnson
Lindsay Michelle Stephenson
Daniel Hardie Juhld
Rachel Lee Wiggins
Fall 2004
Graduate
Vendida S Chenault
Cynthia Collette Gill
Kerith James Hayes
Stacey Rear Marshall
Jennifer R Propp
Prescilla Anne Ridgegw
Brebeca H Vola
◆ Undergraduate
Christine Elizabeth Führman
Cynthia Lee Martin
Beth Anne Baca
Erin Christine Boss
Karry Michelle Bryant
Jody Anderson Dey Joy
Teresa Tamara Palmer
Staci Jean Pratt
Summer 2004
Undergraduate
◆ Undergraduate
Jaima S Barnes
Ian Hio  Chong
Kristen N Klein
Adrienne Marie Kostecki
Pamela Ann Martin
Christine Key Peter
Carrie Jane Wilson
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