Social Work Annual Symposium
Since 2012, the School of Social Work has hosted an annual Symposium, offering continuing education to local social work professionals, and collaborating on ideas to address issues unique to the Mid-South region.
Save the Date!
The School of Social Work at the University of Memphis warmly invites you to attend the 12th Social Work Symposium! Connect with your colleagues while gaining valuable information for practice and continuing education credits! The symposium will take place on Friday, April 12, 2024 from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM at the University Center at the University of Memphis.
The theme for this year is Social Work: Getting Back to Our Roots and Embracing the Community.
Registration fees includes a certificate for up to seven Social Work CEU’s (ethics available through day), coffee breaks, lunch, & parking in the Zach Curlin Garage. Early registration discount ends March 24; regular registration begins March 25.
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2024 Symposium Program-Coming Soon
Student Posters-Deadline is March 15th, 2024
The School of Social Work at the University of Memphis invites students at the baccalaureate or masters levels in social work and related disciplines to submit abstracts for poster presentations at the symposium. Students in social work and related fields at all levels are strongly encouraged to submit abstracts.
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Students may submit abstracts in teams or individually. Abstracts must include the name of the faculty advisor and a list of all student presenters with university affiliation and email address. Abstracts must contain no more than 50 words. Student posters will be judged at the symposium and 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places will be awarded.
Deadline for submission is March 15, 2024. All properly submitted student poster proposals will be accepted for the Student Poster Competition to allow students to make travel plans early.
Note:Students must be present to win a gift, although you you can win the competition and receive the certificate by email. Gifts will not be mailed.
Questions?
For questions, please contact Dr. Elena Delavega at mdlavega@memphis.edu.