A message to Fall 2024 graduates from the President of FIFSW’s Alumni Association

Dear Graduates,  

On behalf of the FIFSW Alumni Association, I wish to congratulate you on reaching this important milestone. As graduates of the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, you are now members of our Alumni Association, and it is my pleasure to welcome you to this prestigious group. Our alumni play an important role in our Faculty and in our communities in Toronto and around the world.  

I would like to encourage you to continue to engage with your fellow alumni and the Faculty after graduation by participating in our Association. In the new year, we will be launching our Alumni Events Series. I hope you can join us for our online and in-person events – including our annual Distinguished Speaker Series, which takes place in the spring. 

There are many exciting ways to stay connected to the Faculty and the University, whether it’s mentoring a student, becoming a field instructor or playing an active role in the Alumni Association. As alumni, you will also have opportunities to make a positive impact on this Faculty by providing feedback, support, and mentorship and by participating in FIFSW activities — including lectures and workshops organized by the Alumni Association to support lifelong learning.  

As connected alumni, you will benefit from networking with colleagues and peers, and from staying informed of the latest news and developments in research and practice within our profession. The University of Toronto offers a number of additional benefits for alumni as well, including a discount on courses at the School of Continuing Studies (SCS) within five years of graduation.  

Further information on U of T’s alumni benefits can be found online here.  

We urge you to stay involved and look forward to your continued connection with FIFSW and the Alumni Association. Congratulations again on all that you have achieved!  

Andria Allen, MSW, RSW
President, Alumni Association