Join us to celebrate Terry Koenig, professor of social work, as the 2024 recipient of the International Affairs Advisory Board International Research Award. This award recognizes KU faculty members who have provided outstanding leadership in international education through their research and discovery efforts.

Terry L. Koenig, Ph.D., LSCSW, professor, School of Social Welfare, University of Kansas, has taught human behavior theory, practice, ethics, and qualitative methods for nearly 25 years. A two-time Fulbright recipient to Kazakhstan (2011) and Italy (2024), her scholarship examines ethical decision-making and cross-cultural aspects of social work practice. Dr. Koenig’s most recent efforts explore African refugees’ resilient and often violent journeys from home to northern Italy. In addition, she developed and supports a cross-cultural social work course between the School of Social Welfare and social work faculty at the Universitá del Sacro Cuore in Milan, Italy.

Please join us for the Research Award ceremony and for Dr. Koenig’s presentation on ‘The Long Road Out of Africa: Inclusion and Identity in Como, Italy.

We encourage in-person attendance at this award presentation, but welcome participation in the Zoom webinar. Please register for the Zoom link.