The School of Social Work hosts a variety of annual events that bring together alumni, students, faculty, and community members to engage with pressing social issues, celebrate achievements, and foster meaningful connections. From lectures and conferences to reunions and celebrations, these events offer opportunities for professional development, reflection, and shared learning throughout the year.
Annual Alumni Events
All Alumni Events
2026 Homecoming Dessert & Networking Social
The SSW community is invited to join us for a Networking & Dessert Social during Homecoming! At this event, attendees will have an opportunity to connect with alumni, friends, faculty, staff, and students while enjoying some yummy treats. We hope you can join us!
Building Healthy, Strong Communities - Fall 2026 Edition
Building Healthy, Strong Communities is a professional development program presented by the School of Social Work's Office of Development and Alumni Relations and the Professional Development Committee of the Alumni Board. Titles for each session are being finalized.
Critical Justice Fund Lecture | Critical Justice for Social Work Practice: What is it and how do we implement it?
Thanks to a generous gift from Beth Glover Reed, Associate Professor Emerita of Social Work, we are thrilled to announce the launch of the Critical Justice Fund on Thursday, May 14, 2026, from 12 - 3:30 p.m.
Conversations Across Social Disciplines
What can bioethnography tell us about how we measure water access? What can archival research tell us about why policies fail? What happens when we quantify where teachers look to understand the dynamics of race in the classroom?
SSWR Reception in Washington, D.C.
Join Michigan Social Work for our annual reception at SSWR! This year's event will take place at the Marriott Marquis, Washington D.C..