Washington Week 2025 Highlights

Spring Break 2025

The Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice signature Washington Week program took place during Spring Break from Monday, March 17, 2025 through Wednesday, March 19, 2025. 

 

Washington Week 2025 Agenda
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Explore the vibrant lineup from Washington Week 2025 and delve into the myriad career sectors our students experienced. From immersive direct practice to impactful social administration, policy, academia, and government roles, our program offers diverse pathways to professional success.

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Highlights from the Week

A large group of students on a rooftop smiling with DC in the background

Photo Credit: Neshan Naltchayan

a group of students siting in a U shaped table listening to a presenter

The Crown Family School team had impactful career talks with distinguished speakers who discussed emerging trends in social work and the social sector. 

A group of students sitting a table smiling an listening

Photo Credit: Neshan Naltchayan

two speakers sitting at the front of a room with students around a table chatting

Photo Credit: Neshan Naltchayan

three women presenting from left woman in black with gold and black jacket sitting listening to a woman in a blue jacket with white blouse and glasses speaking while a woman in a grey shirt and short cut looks on listening.

Photo Credit: Neshan Naltchayan

A group of four people smiling in front of a University of Chicago sign from left a woman in black with a black and gold blazer smiling next to a woman in a royal blue suit with a white blouse and white shoes smiling next to a woman in a grey dress smiling next to a male in black pants and a grey jacket with maroon shirt with glasses smiling next to a woman in a grey jacket and black pants and top smiling.

Photo Credit: Neshan Naltchayan

Welcome Reception Highlights

Image of a male in a suit with glasses smiling being presented with an award by a woman in a black suit smiling

Washington Week started with workshops and a  Welcome Reception attended by students and Alumni from the Washington, DC, area. 

Group of three people sitting at a table smiling while a larger group standing

Photo Credit: Neshan Naltchayan

Group people standing in formal attire listening intently

Photo Credit: Neshan Naltchayan

Man in a suit with yellow tie speaking with a microphone with a woman in black with hands crossed smiling

Photo Credit: Neshan Naltchayan

Group of six students smiling

Photo Credit: Neshan Naltchayan

Image of four people standing together smiling.

Photo Credit: Neshan Naltchayan

Woman in black blazer holding a microphone speaking to a group of people in a well decorated room

Photo Credit: Neshan Naltchayan

More Highlights

A group of people smiling and standing in a half circle in front of a University of Chicago sign

Photo Credit: Neshan Naltchayan

Woman in a black and gold blazer chatting with three students listening intently

Photo Credit: Neshan Naltchayan

Three women chatting with a student in a blue shirt listening to a woman in a blue suit with white blouse speaking while a woman in a grey dress listens.

Photo Credit: Neshan Naltchayan

three women taking a selfie one with brown pants and a green top smiling while a woman with a grey and black dress holds the cell phone and a woman in a black dress with black sweater smile

Photo Credit: Neshan Naltchayan

Man in a blue suit with yellow and blue tie chat with a student in a blue and white dress near a check-in table

Photo Credit: Neshan Naltchayan

Alumni in green chats with two students one in a blue suit with glasses and another in a black flower dress and grey jacket holding a glass

Photo Credit: Neshan Naltchayan

Alumni woman in a colorful dress chats with a student in a black pants and white blouse in front of a very colorful sign

Photo Credit: Neshan Naltchayan