People First.
People Always.
National Social Work Month
National Criminal Justice Month
Join Us as we celebrate Social Work + Criminal Justice
Free CE Course
Continue your education for FREE—Exclusively for alumni this March!
De-Escalation Training
The hands-on training returns by popular demand.
Appreciation Days
Celebrate with us as we visit UKHC and UKPD sites to thank healthcare social workers and officers with CoSW swag.
Pop-Up Shop
Grab limited-edition CoSW apparel and show your social work and criminal justice pride!
CoSW Pop-Up Shop
To celebrate the spirit of National Social Work Month and National Criminal Justice Month, the College of Social Work Pop-Up Shop is back!
The shop will be open throughout March, offering exclusive apparel that highlights both social work and our criminal justice programs. Don’t miss your chance to grab unique gear and show your pride for these impactful professions!
Free Continuing
Education Course
To honor and thank our alumni during National Criminal Justice Month and National Social Work Month, the University of Kentucky College of Social Work, via the Office of Professional Development and Continuing Education, is pleased to offer one free online continuing education (CE) course* per alumnus during the month of March.
This offer is only available to alumni members of the College of Social Work’s private group on Wildcat Network.
Celebrate with Us
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Free Continuing Education for Alumni
Throughout the month of March, CoSW alumni will be eligible to take one free asynchronous continuing education (CE) course.
Alumni can obtain a registration code through the Wildcat Network and redeem the course via the UKY Learning Management System (LMS).
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CoSW Pop-Up Shop
A month-long College of Social Work Pop-Up Shop will be open on campus featuring CoSW-branded merchandise.
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Student Tabling & Community Engagement
CoSW will host a tabling event in the Gatton Student Center, open to all students where there will be trivia, classic arcade games (including Ms. Pac-Man), swag giveaways, as well as recruiters and student ambassadors on site.
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De-Escalation Training for CoSW Students
CoSW will host a hands-on de-escalation training for students, similar to last year’s highly attended session. Led by Officer Culver of the UK Police Department, the training will be offered hybrid with in-person and virtual options available.
The training will focus on navigating high-stress situations, safely de-escalating tense encounters, and promoting positive outcomes in professional practice.
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In-Person Continuing Education Event – Hazard, Ky.
CoSW will also host an in-person CE event at the Center of Excellence in Rural Health in Hazard, Kentucky.
MAR.
12-20
UK HealthCare and UK Police Department Appreciation Events
CoSW will host appreciation events recognizing social workers and security professionals across UK HealthCare and other campus settings. Events will include free gifts for UKHC and UKPD employees.
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Crime Scene Investigation Experience
A Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) setup will take place on campus, offering students an interactive learning experience.
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Parole Hearing Process Event
CoSW will host a hybrid Parole Hearing Process event, open to students, alumni and community members.
MAR.
31
CoSW Night at the UK Baseball Game
The month will conclude with a College of Social Work gathering at the UK Baseball game.
The event will include a gathering space for CoSW employees, food, and tabling by the Sport Social Work Research Lab, featuring swag and opportunities to learn more about the lab’s work.