New Mural in College of Social Work Promotes New Vision

A new mural in the College of Social Work illustrates its new vision to “embrace difference, seek justice, and be the change.”

In conjunction with its strategic planning efforts, the college recently revised its mission and vision statements to reflect a renewed focus to prepare leaders who enhance individual and community well-being, celebrate difference, and promote social and economic justice for vulnerable populations.

To illustrate the meaning behind the words, the college is displaying a new mural featuring diverse people joined hand-in-hand with uplifted arms. The mural, centrally located on the third floor, serves as a constant reminder of the college’s strategic vision. The new mural will also be displayed in future building projects as well as on the college’s web site and electronic and print materials. The mural joins the WPA Federal Arts Project, in which 10 life-sized murals depict scenes from the history and development of social welfare. 

To see the new mural, visit 1947 College Road, Stillman Hall. For more information, contact Frankie Jones-Harris at jones-harris.1@osu.edu or (614) 292-3540.

About the College of Social Work

First accredited in 1919, the College of Social Work is the oldest continuously accredited public social work program in the country.  The college--through excellence in teaching, research, and service--prepares leaders who enhance individual and community well-being, celebrate difference, and promote social and economic justice for vulnerable populations.  The college fosters social change through collaboration with individuals, families, communities, and other change agents to build strengths and resolve complex individual and social problems.  As an internationally recognized college, it builds and applies knowledge that positively impacts Ohio, the nation, and the world.

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