Social work graduates welcomed into field with commissioning service

Huntington University's social work department formally welcomed its eight graduating seniors into the profession with a special commissioning service this morning, May 17.

"We are honored today to have these eight individuals … to join those who have gone before them in entering the field of Christian service through social work," said Dr. Carla MacDonald, assistant professor of social work.

Those graduating seniors are:

• Gina Boucouras of Columbus, Ohio
• Meagan Dean of Lombard, Ill.
• Samantha Dunn of Paoli, Ind.
• Erica Isenberg of Fort Wayne, Ind.
• Minkailu Mambu of Freetown, Sierra Leone
• Stephanie Mihich of Valparaiso, Ind.
• Jessica Perry of Jefferson, Mo.
• Giuliana Ruiz-Moreno of Chesterton, Ind.