Luther senior Annika Ellison to be honored at Social Work Graduation Celebration May 18

DECORAH, IA (05/17/2013)(readMedia)-- Annika Ellison of Lino Lakes, Minn., was honored at the Luther College Social Work Graduation Celebration Saturday, May 18 on the Luther College campus.

Ellison, the daughter of Dave and Cindi Ellison of Lino Lakes, is majoring in social work at Luther. She is a 2009 graduate of Centennial High School.

The annual celebration highlights the role and mission of the social worker and includes a pinning ceremony where each graduates receive their social work professional pin.

During her time at Luther, Ellison served as a social work intern at various assisted living and nursing homes, working with groups and families. Ellison conducted her senior research paper on gay adoption laws in Florida.

The primary objective of the social work major at Luther is to prepare students for employment in beginning generalist social work practice. The Luther social work program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education and is graduating 11 seniors in the 2013 class.