Global Interest Group

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The Global Interest Group works to continue the globalization of the UB School of Social Work and to raise awareness of global issues within our community by hosting a variety of on- and off-campus initiatives.

Contact Shaanta Murshid, associate professor, at nadinemu@buffalo.edu.

  • Global to Local Speaker Series
    3/1/24
    The Global to Local Speaker Series brings experts to UB, both virtually and in person, to present on topics with global context and local relevance. Students, faculty and staff have the opportunity to learn about international issues and how they can be understood through a social work lens.
  • Campus and Community Events
    2/21/23
    The Global Interest Group actively promotes the engagement of the UBSSW in the Buffalo-Niagara community in exploring global topics and discovering ways to work collaboratively on social issues.