FSU Rebound and Recovery Program Participates in Children's Week at the Florida Capitol
Thursday, February 29, 2024
In the heart of Children's Week 2024 at the Florida Capitol, a magical spectacle unfolded as the Storybook Village came to life, inspiring young minds to "Dream Big," this year's Child's Week theme. Storybook Village, an integral part of Children's Week, transforms the plaza at the Florida Capitol into a wonderland of education and learning for children.
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Social Work Month: Empowering Social Workers
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
The month of March is Social Work Month as well as Women’s History Month. The National Association of Social Workers’ theme for 2024 is “Empowering Social Workers.”
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Welcome the College of Social Work’s New Development Director
Saturday, February 17, 2024
For Paige McKay Kubik, joining the Florida State University College of Social Work staff as its new Development Director is like returning home.
“I was a first-generation college student at Florida State,” she recalled fondly. “When I was on the field with the Marching Chiefs, I’d look into the stands of Doak Campbell Stadium and marvel at the crowd. So big that every person in my small Alabama hometown could have a seat, and there would still be 70,000 seats left to fill.”
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FSU Faculty Member Inducted into Society for Social Work and Research Fellows
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Dr. Michael Killian, an associate professor at the College of Social Work, was inducted into the 2024 Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR) fellows class.
SSWR fellows are members who have served to advance the society's mission to – advance, disseminate, and translate research that addresses social work practice and policy issues and promotes a diverse, equitable, and just society.
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Social Work Graduate Supporting Fellow Alumni as FSU Career Liaison
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
As Assistant Director of Experiential Learning at the FSU Career Center, Alexis Fraites (MSW 2019) meets a variety of students and alumni at various stages in their career journeys. “I’m here to support every need along the spectrum,” she expressed. “From first-year students who are still figuring out their interests and goals, to seniors preparing for graduate school or job searches, and alumni further in their career who need support in their next steps.”
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FSU College of Social Work Collaborate to Co-Host NASW-FL LEAD
Thursday, February 08, 2024
The National Association of Social Work, Florida Chapter (NASW-FL) held its annual LEAD event on February 5-6, 2024. The FSU College of Social Work co-hosted the event, helping to provide space and support.
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FSU Researchers Gain Insights into Maternity Group Homes and Services
Tuesday, February 06, 2024
Drs. Melissa Radey and Shamra Boel-Studt recently published two articles from a study funded by the Florida Institute for Child Welfare (FICW) aimed to provide insights into maternity group homes and their services to young mothers and their families.
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Doctoral Student Accepted to HIV and Aging Scholars Program
Monday, February 05, 2024
Social work doctoral student Beren Crim Sabuncu was accepted into the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care's (ANAC) fourth cohort of HIV and Aging Scholars.
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Groundbreaking Virtual Symposium Connecting Communities, Experts, and Resources to Combat the Opioid Crisis in the Southeast
Saturday, February 03, 2024
The Southeast Rural Opioid Technical Assistance Regional Center (ROTA-RC) housed at FSU’s Stoops Center for Communities, Families, and Children is delighted to announce a groundbreaking development for our upcoming virtual symposium,
Posted Under: CFC Center News, CSW General
Black History Month at FSU
Friday, February 02, 2024
February is Black History Month, a time to recognize and honor the achievements, contributions, and history of African, Caribbean, and Black Americans. This year, the College of Social Work is kicking off its annual celebration of Black History Month by sharing information and upcoming events.
The FSU College of Social Work is thrilled to be partnering with Florida State University and Tallahassee communities to celebrate Black History Month with several February events: