Czech It Out: Prague Study Abroad Trip
Wednesday, September 19, 2018
Goulash, garnets, and gelato. This past summer, I had the opportunity to participate in the Prague Study Abroad trip associated with the College of Social Work. By far, the five weeks I spent in the Czech Republic (and other surrounding countries) were some of my most memorable times as a Florida State student. From making new friends, to trying new foods, to experiencing a new culture, to attending class in a foreign country, every day abroad was an adventure.
Posted Under: CSW General, International Programs
FSU College of Social Work Launches Inaugural Lecture Series
Tuesday, September 11, 2018
Florida State University’s Institute for Center for the Study and Promotion of Communities, Families, and Children (CFC Center) launches its inaugural research lecture series: “Engage, Inform, & Influence” this September.
Posted Under: CSW General
Leader in Criminal Justice Research joins FSU Social Work faculty
Tuesday, September 11, 2018
Social work researcher, Carrie Pettus-Davis, joined the FSU College of Social Work faculty this summer to continue the research she started at the Washington University in St. Louis on criminal justice and prison reform.
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Experiencing Australia through an Exchange Program
Monday, August 27, 2018
“I love traveling and have always had a spirit for adventuring. In addition, I always dreamed of traveling to Australia one day,” Mary Green said when reflecting on her decision to pursue a study abroad opportunity in Australia.
Mary described her four and half months in at Griffith University in Gold Coast, Australia as life-changing. From February through June of 2018, she experienced life as an Australian college student taking four social work courses.
Posted Under: CSW General, International Programs
Dr. Jessica Pryce Highlights Implicit Bias through Child Welfare TEDTalk
Thursday, August 23, 2018
Dr. Jessica Pryce and her team at the Florida Institute for Child Welfare (Institute) are continuously working with researchers and organizations to find effective, evidence-based solutions to child welfare challenges in Florida. As a part of this mission, Pryce has actively sought out unique, innovative opportunities to inform and address the challenges present in child welfare.
Posted Under: Alumni & Friends, CSW General, Faculty & Research
Alumnus Awarded U.S. Public Health Service Meritorious Service Medal
Monday, August 13, 2018
There are many ways to serve your country, and the career of Captain Jay A. Seligman (MSW, 1993; BA, 1990) reflects a lifetime of dedicated service to both his country and its citizens. After four years of service as a clinical social worker and an Officer with the United States Air Force, Captain Seligman knew he wanted to serve in a different capacity. He commissioned with the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps and received an assignment with the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) in 1998.
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Building Stronger Students: FSU launches Student Resilience Project
Monday, August 13, 2018
As Florida State University prepares to welcome more than 6,000 freshmen this fall, the university is offering a new online tool to help students adjust to campus, improve mental health, increase resilience and reduce stress.
The “Student Resilience Project” is an online, evidence-informed trauma resilience training tool developed by the Institute for Family Violence Studies at the FSU College of Social Work. The institute began to roll out the tool with a soft launch Aug. 1.
Posted Under: CSW General, Faculty & Research
Pediatric Health Researcher and Alumnus Joins Social Work Faculty
Monday, August 13, 2018
Dr. Michael Killian (Ph.D., 2012; MSW, 2005; BS, 2003) always took a keen interest in exploring psychological and social issues. While at FSU as an undergraduate student majoring in psychology (B.S., 2003) he worked in several of the university’s psychology labs. His interest to work more directly with families led him to an interest in social work.
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Criminal Justice and Addictions Researcher Joins Social Work Faculty
Thursday, August 02, 2018
“I came to social work because I wanted to work in a discipline that valued the individual’s lived experience,” Dr. Tanya Renn stated when reflecting on why she chose the social work profession.
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Alumni Association Networking Group: Social Work Alumni Group
Tuesday, July 31, 2018
In collaboration with the FSU Alumni Association, the FSU College of Social Work established a new networking opportunity for social work alumni, known as the Social Work Alumni Group (SWAG). The vision is to connect College of Social Work alumni for networking and outreach initiatives.