Diana R. Garland School of Social Work

While at the University of Nairobi, Fulbright Scholar Dr. Sungseek Moon aimed to teach a course in epidemiological research methods and conduct collaborative research with local scholars and develop a culturally responsive prevention model for substance use among Kenyan youth. 

Dr. Dennis Myers is retiring after 43 years of service to Baylor University and the School of Social Work.

Labyrinth walking was once an ancient contemplative or spiritual practice, and its benefits for contemporary society are being understood through study. Today, the practice is used as a therapeutic experience and can be found in many churches, hospitals and universities. On World Labyrinth Day, which occurs every year on the first Saturday in May, individuals and communities walk labyrinths in a unified gesture for peace and healing.

I remember the day in March 2013 when Jorge Mario Bergoglio became Pope Francis. As a young 20-something postulant, I lived in a convent cut off from the outside world—no phone, internet or newspapers. After a continuous prayer vigil during the conclave, we were granted rare permission to watch the momentous announcement of our new pope on the community room television.