Raise the Torch: College of Social Work's Development Report
Wednesday, October 24, 2018
Florida State University announced the successful completion of the most ambitious fundraising campaign in university history.
Florida State launched Raise the Torch: The Campaign for Florida State in July 2010 with a goal of raising $1 billion. FSU reached and exceeded that lofty goal with $1,158,665,865 in gifts and pledges received from donors and supporters upon the campaign’s official closing June 30, 2018.
Posted Under: CSW General
FSU researcher finds Latino men in the U.S. more susceptible to obesity
Thursday, October 18, 2018
Moving to the United States could be taking a toll on the health of Latino men. A new study from Florida State University found Latino men who are born or live in the United States for more than five years are more susceptible to obesity.
Posted Under: Faculty & Research
Hurricane Michael: How to Help
Thursday, October 18, 2018
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Seminole Emergency Relief Fund
Florida State University has a general relief fund to benefit faculty, staff and students in times of crisis. The current goal is to assist victims of Hurricane Michael meet their essential needs.
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Institute for Family Violence Studies partners on March to End the Silence
Friday, October 05, 2018
Last year in Leon County, more than 1,700 domestic violence offenses were reported, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. These were only the incidents reported to local authorities, but many more go unreported every year.
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Alumna honored with Child Welfare Champion Award
Monday, October 01, 2018
At the 2018 Child Protection Summit in September, the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) honored award recipients, including this year’s Child Welfare Champion Award to FSU College of Social Work Alumna Lisa Jackson.
Posted Under: Alumni & Friends, CSW General
FSU Fully Launches Student Resilience Project
Monday, October 01, 2018
After a successful soft launch earlier this summer, Florida State University fully rolled out its Student Resilience Project Sept. 26, including more interactive videos, audios and resources for all FSU students.
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FSU Social Work faculty member honored as Mixed Methods Scholar
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
This year, FSU College of Social Work Associate Professor Dr. Melissa Radey was among a group of scholars invited to participate in a Mixed Methods Research Training Program for the Health Sciences at John Hopkins University, the only program of its kind in the United States. The program, funded by the National Institute for Health (NIH) Office of Behavioral and Social Science Research (OBSSR), addresses a national need for training in mixed methods.
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Alumna Highlight: Michelle Brantley, big heart and big dreams
Wednesday, September 19, 2018
Michelle Brantley dreams big and makes those dreams a reality. In 2007, her father suddenly passed away, and it caused her to re-evaluate her life and how valuable time is. She decided to honor his memory by being “true to herself,” which was some of his last words to her. Along this road, Michelle not only balanced her growth, healing, and education but a growing family. She opened her heart and home through the adoption of five siblings, including two sets of twins.
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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.