UB Social Work Student Named "Student of the Year" By NYSSWEA

BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Claudine Sikorski, a master of social work candidate at the University at Buffalo, has been selected as one of two recipients of the Student of the Year award presented by the New York State Social Work Education Association.

Award recipients are selected on the basis of academic standing, social work leadership skills and significant contributions through involvement in the social work program, campus activities, service to the community or scholarly activities.

Each of the 28 accredited social work programs in New York State has the opportunity to nominate one or more students for the NYSSWEA's BSW and MSW Student of the Year award. Of the nominees, two are selected for each award.

Sikorski is a resident of Buffalo.