SWSA Alumni Lecture Series III - Mr. Varun Jagannath

On 26th of November 2022, the second SWSA Alumni Lecture Series III was held in the auditorium of De Nobili Hall, UG Block, St. Joseph’s university. 

Mr. Varun Jagannath is a senior researcher and field manager at Good Business Lab. He is a former professor of the School of Social Work, St. Joseph’s University. The session started with Mr. Jagannath asked the students what they expected out of the session and he addressed each concern. The session was very interactive. Sir then spoke about how capitalism gives scope to social workers and also talked about the importance of questioning things. A few of the other concerns addressed by Sir include the gender pay gap, the importance of research and challenges faced by social workers. He concluded the lecture with his words “We are working for one common goal and that is serving humanity”. 

 

SWSA Alumni Lecture Series III - Mr. Xavier B

On 2nd of November 2022, the first SWSA alumni lecture series III was held in the auditorium of Xavier hall, PG Block, St. Joseph’s university. It was Mr. Xavier B, currently working in NIMHANS in the mental health sector, who graduated in the year 2016 from our university, addressed the social work students. 

First, the HOD of School of Social Work, Mr. Alan Godfrey welcomed the guest with a token of respect. Then he addressed the gathering with a welcome speech. Later, Mr Xavier had an interaction session with the students of social work on the role of social social workers in mental health settings. He spoke about mental health and how NIMHANS contribute to helping patients. He also spoke about how social workers have challenges with conveying information to the patients' parents and what they ought to do as a medical and psychiatric social worker. Finally, the program was concluded with a vote of thanks given by Prof. Lavanya.