STUDENT EVENTS
SWSA Spring 2010 Event
UTPA Social Work Student Association (SWSA) had a fundraiser at FESTIBA by selling Hot Cheetos with Cheese. Students hosted at San Carlos Elementary an Easter Egg Hunt, which was a big success; SWSA was "Egg"cellent! SWSA Website at MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/utpaswsa
January 12, 2010
UTPA Macro MSSW students in community practice spent the day visiting some of the more economically and socially challenged communities in the LRGV. Beside meeting with a number of impoverished colonias residents, students also toured the new Mercado Delta a community economic development project in Edcouch, TX. Students were energized to help volunteer to positively impact the upcoming census count as it was clear, from our visit in the colonias, they are resource poor. From this trip these students were additionally impressed that macro practice careers are a viable option for Valley MSSW professionals.
11-24-09 SWSA Social Work Student Association club members volunteered at the De La Vina Elementary School. They helped serve lunch for the students, cleaned, interacted with the community and also raffled food baskets for three needy families. Students were happy to serve and make a difference on that day. Thank you to everyone that participated.
SWASA Graduate Social Work club members donated Thanksgiving meals to a number of people at the Adult Protective Services office. Thanks to all of you who participated in this community caring event
10-31-09 - The Carnival of the great pumpkin! Yes, you guess it! SWSA was there too and it was a great representation. They report having had a blast! They looked awesome in their pumpkin customs.
10-30-09 - SWSA was again working hard at raising monies for their organization. This time they had delicious pizza and drinks. Way to go!
10-09-09 - A big thank you to Priscilla Salazar, SWSA vice-president, for joining in the UTPA Spirit week and decorating the SW door with the theme: Bucky Gone Country. Thank y'all for the great job!
10-03-09 - SWSA was present at Hestec this year with the "Pop Baloon" event. Several members volunteer and they reported having fun and being a successful event. Congratulations for the good work you are all doing!!
Attention Prospective MSSW Students:
The deadline application for Summer/Fall 2010 for the MSSW Program has been set for March 31, 2010.