March is National Social Work month, and this first week is Social Work Week in Ontario.

To celebrate and offer social work students — and others considering the profession — an opportunity to connect with local professionals, the Local Engagement Network of the Ontario Association of Social Workers is hosting a “Meet a Social Worker” night in Windsor Hall on Thursday, March 7.

Attendees will meet social workers employed in various fields and practices in a “speed dating” structured event with the opportunity to ask questions of each of the professionals about their careers and different avenues of social work practice.

“The event structure allows social work students or students considering social work as a potential career to ask social work professionals about their careers and different avenues of social work practice,” says professor Riham Al-Saadi.

The event takes place Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. in the School of Social Work located at 167 Ferry St. Admission is free but requires registration in advance. Space is limited; contact Dr. Al-Saadi at rihama@uwindsor.ca for assistance.