WITHub

The WITHub is a place for blog posts by EWU School of Social Work faculty, staff, students and community partners. The purpose of the blog posts are to share stories or examples of advocacy and/or education related to anti-racism, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in our communities. Guest blog posts are welcomed and encouraged! If you have an idea for a post, please submit it through the Contact Us link in the header bar.

• DISABILITY PRIDE & DISABILITY CULTURE
  by Reedy, Amanda
  July 9, 2024
  Author Bio: Ryan C. Parrey is a Senior Lecturer and Director of the Disability Studies program at EWU. His research and teaching focus on how meanings of disability circulate between practice-based settings and everyday encounters, with a focus on popular culture and lived experiences of ableism. In August 2004, a few weeks before beginning my … Read more
• Celebrating the International Day of Persons with Disabilities
  by Rogozynski, Marysa
  December 11, 2023
  Written By: Ryan C. Parrey Author Bio: Ryan Parrey is a Senior Lecturer and Director of the Disability Studies program at EWU. His research and teaching focus on how meanings of disability circulate between practice-based settings and everyday encounters, with a focus on popular culture and lived experiences of ableism. December 3rd is the International … Read more
• An Advocacy Awareness and Appreciation to Family Caregivers
  by Rogozynski, Marysa
  November 13, 2023
  Author Bios: Joanie Sjostrom and Kristina Hammond are both crime victim advocates with Lutheran Community Services Northwest. They work to assist and provide support to all victims of crime. Whether that be helping an individual navigate the criminal justice system or be there alongside them throughout their healing journey. Kristina primarily works with vulnerable adults … Read more
• SCOTUS Affirms the Indian Child Welfare Act: A Win for Tribal Sovereignty, Indian Children and Families
  by Rogozynski, Marysa
  October 2, 2023
  Author Bio: Gerry Charvat is a graduate of the EWU MSW program. He is a Senior Lecturer and a Faculty Field Advisor for the EWU Child Welfare Training and Advancement Program (CWTAP). Gerry started his social work career as an Indian Child Welfare (ICW) social worker in Whatcom county, working with the Lummi, Nooksack, and … Read more
• How to be an Outsider by Noah Takeda
  by Reedy, Amanda
  June 9, 2023
  Author’s bio: Noah Takeda, MSW, is an alumnus of EWU’s MSW program. His interest is in clinical work with diverse populations from humanistic and trauma-informed perspectives. His self-care routine involves playing music, walking, reading, or drinking a cup of tea.  I remember when I was an undergrad student as a psychology major, my professor in … Read more