University of Calgary Faculty of Social Work Students with professer Hieu Ngo

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News from the Faculty of Social Work

Prince Chiagozie Ekoh, a Faculty of Social Work doctoral student

There’s a reason Prince Chiagozie Ekoh sees human relationships above all

By any measure it was an amazing year for Prince Chiagozie Ekoh, a Faculty of Social Work doctoral student. He was awarded three of Canada’s highest graduate studies awards in 2023. There’s a story behind his game-changing focus on things that connect us all — our social networks.

Students and Muslim community members gather for an Iftar dinner, in a special collaboration between the Calgary chapter of the Islamic Council of North America and the Faculty of Social Work

‘It’s about building community’

Students and Muslim community members gather for an Iftar dinner, in a special collaboration between the Calgary chapter of the Islamic Council of North America and the Faculty of Social Work

People gather in the lodge for a pipe ceremony.

Grandmother’s Lodge is home away from home for Indigenous students

Ongoing support through initiatives like Giving Day crucial for expansion of ceremonial lodge programming

The Werklund School of Education's Books to Build On Fund helps educators incorporate Indigenous literature into teaching and learning.

Giving Day 2024 across campus, part 2

Giving Day is still a few days away, but you don’t have to wait until then to make your gift

Karli at the Mountain Wave Classic Surf Competition.

Exercise fosters physical strength and social connections for individuals in recovery

Kinesiology students launch physical activity group to support pathways to recovery

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