In 2023, the National Association of Social Workers is celebrating National Social Work Month in March with a theme of “Social Work Breaks Barriers” that prevent people and communities from thriving. Social Work Month was first organized in March 1963 to encourage public support for the social work profession.

March is also Women’s History Month, recognized annually since 1995 in the United States celebrating women's contributions throughout America’s history. 

This month the FSU College of Social Work will feature events celebrating the social work profession and highlights on people and opportunities that break down barriers for vulnerable populations.

College of Social Work Events

March 1 | Social Work Month & Women’s History Month

9 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Social Work Lobby & Collab Lab
Celebrate the kickoff of Social Work Month and Women's History Month in the CSW Lobby. Visit our Social Work Influencers women's history pop-up exhibit in the Collab Lab!

March 2 | Color the College Work Day

5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | Collab Lab
Pick up your supplies for Color the College and join us to get a head start on your artwork.

MARCH 5 | The Longest Table

12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Miller Hall (University Center C, Room 3300)
Join the CSW for a Longest Table event to deepen connections in the CSW community, get to know each other better, and enjoy a meal together. RSVP is required to attend. RSVP by March 1st at bit.ly/LongestTable2023. 

MARCH 8 | FSU'S GREAT GIVE

12 a.m. - 11:59 p.m. | Social Work Lobby
Join us for this 24-hour giving campaign as we raise money for CSW Student Support.

MARCH 9 | COLOR THE COLLEGE WORK DAY

11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Collab Lab
Pick up your supplies for Color the College and join us to get a head start on your artwork!

MARCH 20 - 21 | LEGISLATIVE EDUCATION & ADVOCACY DAY (LEAD)

3:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. | Turnbull Conference Center (March 20)
8 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Turnbull Conference Center (March 21)
Join new and seasoned professional Social Workers from across the state to educate and lobby legislators on important issues facing the social work profession and our clients. Attend the rally on March 21 at 8am at Turnbull before your legislator meetings! For more information visit bit.ly/NASWLEAD2023.

MARCH 21 | FSU DAY AT THE CAPITOL

10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Florida Capitol
The Florida Capitol will gleam garnet and gold as FSU celebrates its academic and athletic success. Plan a visit to show your school spirit.

MARCH 22 | DOCTORAL STUDENT ORGANIZATION (DSO) MIX & MINGLE EVENT

2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. | Observation Room (2406)
BSW and MSW students are invited to join the College of Social Work's Doctoral Student Organization (DSO) to network, mix, and mingle and learn more about the PhD program in an informal, casual setting.

MARCH 23 | PAUSE FOR PAWS: A SELF CARE EVENT

10 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Collab Lab
Brighten your spirits and take a Pause for Paws and enjoy play time with some CSW pups. Joining us are Professor Jane Dwyer Lee's French Bulldog Angus, CFC staff member Jennifer Luthier's French Bulldog Gaia, and Adjunct Instructor Alicia Armstrong's German Shorthaired Pointer Freckles.

MARCH 24 | VOLUNTEER DAY AT SECOND HARVEST OF THE BIG BEND

1 - 3 p.m. | Second Harvest of the Big Bend
Join us for a volunteer day at Second Harvest of the Big Bend. Spaces are limited. Participants will be contacted about transportation. Register at bit.ly/VolunteerSpring2023.

MARCH 27 | CSW TRIVIA

9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 2 - 5 p.m. | CSW Lobby
Join us for CSW Trivia in the lobby! Play to win CSW swag and prizes!

MARCH 29 | WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH ZOOM PANEL

9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. | Zoom
Join us for a Women's History Month Zoom panel featuring Professor Jane Dwyer Lee and retired FSU and FAMU Professor Dr. Brenda Jarmon as they tell us about their stories and journey to social work. Register at bit.ly/WHMZoom2023.