Dr. Sally Selden’s presentation focused on Jane Addams (1860-1935) who founded the Hull House in Chicago. Her contributions are considered to be the founding of modern social work. Addams also was a founding figure in the NAACP and The American Civil Liberties Union. Selden discussed Addams' involvement and accomplishments in six major issues. In 1931 Jane Addams became the first woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize.
