Seton Hall University announced on Apr. 16 that its senior Bachelor of Social Work students presented their capstone research at the annual Paul Shane Social Welfare Policy Symposium, held at Georgian Court University on March 27.
The symposium gathered social work students and emerging professionals from across New Jersey to discuss new ideas in social justice and share perspectives on the future of the field. Sponsored by Georgian Court University and the New Jersey Baccalaureate Social Work Association, the event highlighted both ongoing challenges and aspirations within social work.
Seton Hall’s participating seniors included Seraiyah Brown, Isabelle Bubrowiecki, Madison Cook, Jillian Daly, Khiya Diaz, Yazlin Dickson, Michelle Escobar, Valentina Guenther, Angeles Luque, Trinity Middlebrooks, Aurora Marin, Erick Morey, Zorya Morgan, Lauren Patunas, Raquel Saharig Sava, Alexiss Salimbene, Simone Taylor and Breyanna Williams. Their presentations addressed a range of policy issues with suggestions for program improvements and human rights protections as well as ways to integrate technology into practice.
Faculty members from Seton Hall also contributed to the event. Anthony Nicotera invited attendees to participate in a guided meditation focused on resilience and connection. Jared Israel Best led a panel discussion about how social workers influence policies and institutions.
The university said that students will share their research again during the Petersheim Academic Exposition scheduled for Friday April 24 in McNulty Hall Atrium. The session is titled “Social Work Advocacy: Fighting Back and Building Bridges” and will focus on how social workers shape public policy.
