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MSW students study military social work in Germany

by Maya Meinert and Megan Hazle

Memorial Day can be an emotional time, especially for those whose lives have been touched by war. But for Eugene Durrah, a Master of Social Work student visiting an American military cemetery in Europe, the meaning of the day hit home in a whole new way.

“The visit to the American cemetery made me think about the numerous lives that were lost on the battlefield, as well as the lives of our ancestors who fought and died for causes that we sometimes take for granted,” Durrah said of being at Luxembourg American Cemetery and Memorial. “This […]

Hassan, Groves honored for military community service

by Teresa Rosales

The USC School of Social Work was well-represented among this year’s USC Community Service Award winners, which included MSW@USC student Carla Groves and Anthony Hassan, director of the school’s Center for Innovation and Research on Veterans and Military Families, who were recognized for their extensive service in the military community.

The awards, which represent a collaboration between USC Government and Civic Engagement, USC Volunteer Center and the Joint Educational Project, honor those at USC who have devoted an immeasurable amount of their time to community service projects. The awards highlight the importance of community service to USC and reinforce […]