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The International Association Of Schools Of Social
MAY 18, 2023
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The International Association Of Schools Of Social
MAY 18, 2023
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The International Association Of Schools Of Social
MAY 15, 2023
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The International Association Of Schools Of Social
MAY 15, 2023
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The International Association Of Schools Of Social
MAY 13, 2023
THE 2024 KATHERINE A. KENDALL MEMORIAL AWARD- CALL FOR NOMINATIONS Nominations are invited for the Prestigious Katherine A. Kendall Memorial Award for distinguished contribution to the development of social work education internationally. Nominees can come from any region of the world and IASSW membership is not required. Most importantly, the nominee’s biography must match the required criteria as indicated in this document.
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