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
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..
2026 Leon and Josephine Winkelman Memorial Lecture
Alumni Career Panel
Join us for an engaging virtual Alumni Career Panel. This event will feature two insightful panel discussions: macro-focused alumni will share their career paths from 12–1 pm, followed by clinical alumni discussing their professional journeys in the clinical field from 1–2 pm.
2025 Michigan Social Work Homecoming and Reunion Celebration
Join us for the 2025 Michigan Social Work Homecoming & Reunion Celebrations!