Past Symposiums

First Annual African American & Latino Social Work Symposium


March, 26, 2008

Theme:
Recapturing the Dream: Where do we go from here?

Keynote Speaker
Congressman Danny K. Davis, Illinois 7th Congressional District

Second Annual African American & Latino Social Work Symposium


March 25, 2009

Theme:
Overcoming Academic Challenges: Strategies for Breaking the Cycle for African American and Latino Students

Keynote Speaker
Dr. Cheryl Johnson-Odim, Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dominican University

Third Annual African American & Latino Social Work Symposium


March 24, 2010

Theme:
Building on the Strengths of the African American & Latino Communities through Economic and Community Development

Keynote Speaker
Stedman Graham, Chairman & CEO, S. Graham & Associates

Fourth Annual African American & Latino Social Work Symposium


March 30, 2011

Theme:
Creating Healthy & Sustainable Communities

Keynote Speaker
Pastor Michael Pfleger, Saint Sabina Church