Last weekend, the Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College (SSSW) hosted the 11th annual Liberation-Based Healing Conference, led by Professor Willie Tolliver in partnership with the Dean’s Office and the Institute for Family Services (IFS). The conference brought together more than 200 outstanding professionals, scholars and students of anti-oppressive social work from across the country for a collaborative dialogue on justice-based practices. The Silberman School of Social Work is extremely grateful to Professor Tolliver, whose vision and efforts made this important conference such a success, and to the many students, faculty, staff, and alumni who participated. Professor Tolliver’s career-long commitment to anti-oppressive practice exemplifies the mission of the School and its community members. The discussions he brought to life at the Liberation-Based Healing Conference will benefit all at Silberman and have an enduring impact on the Social Work profession. The Silberman School of Social Work congratulates Professor Tolliver and IFS on a job so well-done.
The community I felt with both colleagues and faculty as a student were priceless. Maintaining those relationships years after graduation is simply a gift. Attending Hunter was one of the best decisions I have ever made and I'll always be grateful for the experiences I had.