Why neuroscience needs social work perspectives
Thursday, March 03, 2016
On February 10, 2016 the FSU College of Social Work hosted a presentation by Robert Walker, MSW, LCSW, Assistant Professor of Behavioral Science at the University of Kentucky Center on Drug and Alcohol Research.
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FSU offers online course in domestic violence
Wednesday, February 24, 2016
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FSU partners with Orlando Police Department to study suicide prevention training
Monday, February 22, 2016
The Orlando Police Department has joined a Florida State University study to analyze the effectiveness of an online suicide prevention training for police officers.
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FSU launches massive open online course on domestic violence
Thursday, February 11, 2016
Florida State University has launched its first free massive open online course (MOOC) with the goal of educating social service professionals and the public on the dynamics of domestic violence.
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Social work professor named fellow of national society
Friday, January 29, 2016
Karen Randolph, a professor in the Florida State University College of Social Work, has been named a member of the 2016 class of fellows of the Society for Social Work and Research.
The distinction recognizes members of the society who have furthered its mission — to advance, disseminate and translate research that addresses issues of social work practice and policy and promotes a diverse, equitable and just society.
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Doctoral candidate Leah Cheatham to join University of Alabama faculty
Thursday, January 14, 2016
I am both thrilled and honored to be joining the faculty at the University of Alabama School of Social Work. I was drawn to the University of Alabama because of my interests in working within a public university with strong community ties, excellent support for research, and a strong commitment to students. The warm reception from faculty, staff, and students during my visit to Tuscaloosa sealed the deal.
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Doctoral Candidate Stephanie Kennedy to join University of Connecticut faculty
Thursday, January 14, 2016
University of Connecticut (UConn) was my top choice because of the School of Social Work faculty’s history of social activism and community-engaged research.
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Study examines worldwide perceptions of the soul and immortality
Monday, January 04, 2016
Despite the world’s increasingly globalized society, there are common threads in people’s beliefs about the soul and an afterlife.
A study examining three dominant worldviews about how people perceive the idea of a soul — God-centered, cosmic-spiritual and secular — has found that God-centered and cosmic-spiritual worldviews shared a positive view of death as a reward-filled afterlife and a moment of ultimate truth or courage.
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Speech by Captain Páula Clark, Fall Graduation Reception (December 11th, 2015)
Friday, December 11, 2015
Dean Clark, faculty and staff, family and friends of graduates, and ladies and gentlemen of Florida State University Class of 2015, I am honored and grateful to be with you today for your commencement, here at one of the finest universities in the world that has one of the best social work programs with the most dedicated staff and professors.
Today I want to share with you about following your heart and climbing your mountain.
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FSU Social Work faculty member to study child welfare employee retention
Wednesday, December 02, 2015
A new study led by faculty members in the Florida State University College of Social Work will examine the individual and organizational influences on child welfare employee retention and, ultimately, child and family outcomes in Florida.