James Madison University

JMU’s Annual Social Work Celebration
Friday, March 28
Transitions in Warren Hall

Be sure to wear your Social Work shirt that day!

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A day of events that focus on current social issues relevant to social work & helping professions!

This event is open to all majors!

Sponsor: the Student Social Work Organization (SWO)

Agenda

  • 9:30 Breakfast Reception
  • 9:50 Welcoming Ceremony
  • 10:00 Keynote Speaker: Pete Earley
  • 11:00 The Power of Membership (National Association of Social Workers of Virginia)
  • 11:30 Career Fair and Lunch 12:40 JMU Alumni: “Social Work Rocks!”
  • 1:30 Closing Ceremony and Awards

Keynote Speaker: Pete Earley

Pete Earley

AUTHOR-ACTIVITST-ADVOCATE

2007 Pulitzer Prize Finalist for Non-fiction

Since the publication of his book, CRAZY: A Father’s Search Through America’s Mental Health Madness, Pete has visited 26 states speaking of the need for our nation to reform its mental health system and stop the imprisonment of persons with brain disorders.

For more information: www.peteearley.com