Celebrate Homecoming 2024 With the School of Social Work
August 15, 2024
Join us on September 13 for a day full of activities to celebrate Homecoming 2024!
We look forward to welcoming guests, students and alumni to the School of Social Work for Homecoming 2024! The School is proud to present an engaging schedule offering insightful events, an alumni panel geared to discuss and answer questions on careers in social work, and a Homecooking Cookout to round off the day.
Breakfast
9 am – 10 am
School of Social Work Student Lounge
Don’t miss the recent lounge makeover and the “Elevating Voices” social justice art collection! This series of art recognizes the need for and facilitates discussions around the complexities of racial and social justice while elevating and empowering the voices of underrepresented populations and groups. There are currently 11 installations in the collection.
The series was made possible through the generosity of our alumni, donors, funding from the John N. Chester Estate Endowment Fund and Dr. Barry Ackerson, Professor Emeritus.
“Domestic & Family Based Violence” Continuing Education Presentation
10 am – 1 pm
School of Social Work Room 2015
This training presentation will provide an integrated, holistic, and culturally humble perspective on domestic and family-based violence, led by Julia Schick, LCSW, and Stephanie Johansson, LCSW and School of Social Work alumna. Lunch will be provided. 3.0 CEU credits available LCSW/LSWs and LCPC/LPCs. Registration is required.
This is a hybrid event. You can attend in-person FREE OF CHARGE or via webinar for a fee.
Afternoon Break
1 pm – 2:30 pm
We invite our guests to take this opportunity to explore the campus and many of the other Homecoming events! The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus is vast, from Caffe Bene (a student, faculty and staff favorite) located right next to the School of Social Work building, to the beautiful Quad at the heart of of the university, to the bustling streets of delicious eateries and shops.
Free Professional Headshots
Meet in the SSW Foyer at 1:15 pm
We will plan to walk as a group to Alice Campbell Alumni Center around 1:25 pm
Drop by for a complimentary professional headshot! Whether you’re preparing for your next job opportunity, enhancing your profile for networking, or updating your look for upcoming speaking engagements, we’re here to help you put your best face forward.
"Social Work Career Pathways” Alumni Panel Discussion
2:30 pm – 4 pm
School of Social Work Room 2027
This panel includes eight School of Social Work alumni and is an opportunity for guests, as well as current School of Social Work students, to learn more about the many different career pathways available to social workers. We invite you to check out the line up of the alumni who will be presenting.
Homecoming Cookout
4 pm – 6 pm
School of Social Work East Parking Lot
To cap off the day, please join us for a cookout! This casual event will allow you to meet students new and returning, alumni, and faculty while enjoying a delicious dinner.