For many of the professionals recognized at the Celebration of Success at Hunter College’s Silberman School of Social Work on September 18, the celebration was also a homecoming.
Several members of the fourth cohort of the Leading and Exploring through Accountability & Development program began their careers at Hunter, earning social work degrees at Silberman before advancing into leadership positions across New York City’s child welfare system.
The faculty, staff, students, and alumni of the Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College mourn the loss of our esteemed colleague, Dr. Elaine Fischer Marshack, who passed away peacefully in New York City on May 27, 2026.
Elaine was a beloved sister, wife, aunt, partner, mentor, and friend whose warmth, generosity, and wisdom touched countless lives. Throughout her life and career, she remained deeply committed to the values of social justice, human dignity, and equity, dedicating herself to the service of others and to the advancement of the social work profession.
The Silberman School of School Work got its groove on March 25 with a student-run event, “Wellness & Witness Wednesday: A Creative Social Work Showcase.”
The event, which celebrated Social Work Month, highlighted the creativity, diversity, and lived experience of students with live music, spoken words, poetry, dance performances, visual art, and an open-mic segment for personal reflections.
