Letters from the Dean

Letters from the Dean February 26, 2024

An Update from the Dean: Our Continued Work

My dear community,The days are finally starting to lengthen, bringing glimmers of much-nee…

Dean Marianne Yoshioka smiles at the camera wearing a pink top and a dark grey blazer.

Letters from the Dean November 28, 2023

Reflecting on our work over the last year

My dear community,I want to first acknowledge the hurt so many in our community are holdin…

Dean Marianne Yoshioka leans over as stone pillar wearing a black dress.

Letters from the Dean March 01, 2023

Celebrating Social Work Month 2023

My dear community, I find great meaning in this year’s social work theme - Social W…

Dean Marianne Yoshioka leans over a railing in the campus center. She is wearing a blue dress.

Letters from the Dean January 19, 2023

January 2023 Update from the Dean

My dear community,This fall at SSW we have been busy planning and preparing for the upcomi…

Dean Marianne Yoshioka leans over a railing in the campus center. She is wearing a blue dress.

Letters from the Dean December 14, 2022

Reflecting on 2022 and Welcoming 2023

This year has brought new challenges to our work as social workers. Here at SSW we w…

Dean Marianne Yoshioka leans over a railing in the campus center. She is wearing a blue dress.

Letters from the Dean January 19, 2022

Best Wishes for 2022

As social workers, our attention is often pulled in so many directions. As we reflect on t…

Dean Marianne Yoshioka leans over a railing in the campus center. She is wearing a blue dress.

Letters from the Dean January 16, 2022

Commemorating the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

My dear community,On this day we are called to commemorate the life and work of Dr. Martin…

Dean Marianne Yoshioka leans over a railing in the campus center. She is wearing a blue dress.

Letters from the Dean November 18, 2021

Summer 2022 Update & Welcoming Dr. Kenta Asakura

Dear SSW community,I am writing with two pieces of wonderful news. First, we are pleased t…

Dean Marianne Yoshioka leans over a railing in the campus center. She is wearing a blue dress.

Letters from the Dean November 09, 2021

Sad news about SSW Dean Emerita Ann Hartman, M.S.W. '54

My dear colleagues,I am writing to share the very sad news that SSW Dean Emerita Ann Hartm…

Dean Marianne Yoshioka leans over a railing in the campus center. She is wearing a blue dress.

Letters from the Dean October 15, 2021

An update about SSW's continued work and plans: Fall 2021

My dear community,At the end of our summer terms and as our field terms begin, I am writin…

Dean Marianne Yoshioka leans over a railing in the campus center. She is wearing a blue dress.