2018 PhD New Student Orientation
The Myron B. Thompson School of Social Work welcomed four new PhD students on August 16, 2018, at the new student orientation. Welcome to Tyran Terada, Mei Linn Park, Jin Young Seo, and Uyanga Batzogs.
2018 BSW New Student Orientation
The Myron B. Thompson School of Social Work held an orientation for new BSW students on August 10, 2018. During the orientation, students were able to meet some of the faculty and learn what is expected from the program. To…
UH School of Social Work Receives Maximum Reaccreditation
he University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s Myron B. Thompson School of Social Work’s bachelor and master’s programs have each received a full eight-year reaccreditation from the Council on Social Work Education. In addition, the bachelor’s program received approval for an…
BSW Student Receives Prestigious Presidential Scholarship
Justin Ho, a first year BSW student, received 1 of only 10 UH System Presidential Scholarships. The scholarship includes full tuition and a one-time travel grant. Dean Mokuau joined UH Regent Ernie Wilson, Justin, and his parents for the UH…
2018 MBTSSW Convocation
The Myron B. Thompson School of Social Work held a convocation ceremony for the graduating BSW and MSW students. The ceremony was held on Friday, May 11, 2018 at the UH Campus Center Ballroom. Click on this link to view…
2018 Field Instructor Luncheon
On Thursday, May 3, 2018 the Myron B. Thompson School of Social Work held an appreciation lunch for our valuable Field Instructors. Alika Campbell, Robert Boyack, and Terilyn Lum were honored as the MBTSSW 2018 Field Instructor of the Year.…
Nu Sigma Induction Ceremony and Dinner
On April 21, 2018, the Nu Sigma Chapter of the Phi Alpha Honors Society for Social Work held a dinner and Induction Ceremony at McCoy Pavilion. Twenty new members with their invited family and friends were treated to a buffet…
Options in Health Professions
On April 12, 2018, fifty-two students from the Farrington High School Health Academy participated with representatives of different UHM programs in an Options in Health Professions presentation. Professional representatives included, Sheri Gon (Medical Technology), Lisa Kehl (Public Health and MSW…
MBTSSW Dean and Faculty Present at the Western Consortium Social Work Grand Challenges
Dean Mokuau and Dr. Hong participated in the Western Consortium Social Work Grand Challenges at Portland State University in March 2018. Over 40 social work educators from nine western states gathered to discuss the role, relevance, and adoption of the…
Bishop Isao Ito visits the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Myron B. Thompson School of Social Work
Bishop Isao Ito, Chairman of the Univers Foundation (Japan) visited the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa and the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Myron B. Thompson School of Social Work. Dean Mokuau, Department of Social Work Faculty, Staff, and students…