Each year, the UNOmaha School of Social Work recognizes an individual or organization whose efforts embody the Gandhian principles of nonviolence, social action and social justice. He has dedicated the past 25 years of his life to causes that embody Gandhian principles of nonviolence and the social work profession's values. He is worthy of this distinct honor. He currently is working on a series of projects with rural and urban populations in Nebraska, including farmers in southeastern Nebraska, urban gardeners in Omaha, immigrant populations in western Nebraska, and refugees in Lincoln and Omaha. Bob Woolfson, regional director of the Anti-Defamation League, will serve as the luncheon speaker.
Social work continuing education units are available in conjunction with the workshops.
The episode will air Sunday, Feb. 25, at 2 p.m. on KYNE-TV Channel 26. Schrader and Dr. Conyers will discuss UNOmaha's Black Studies Department and the role of Black Studies in a university curriculum. The program is recorded in the Milo Bail Student Center. The program also repeats Friday through Thursday on The Knowledge Network of Greater Omaha, Cox Cable Channel 17 or Qwest Choice TV Channel 77. The panels will convene in March.