TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- The University of Alabama School of Social Work will present “Alabama’s Growing Hispanic/Latino Community: Practitioners’ Response and Responsibility” as the topic of its fourth annual Diversity Day. The workshop will be held on Friday, Nov. 1, in 223 Little Hall on the UA campus.

The event is a joint effort of the UA School of Social Work with practitioners, legal experts, and business leaders to increase understanding and knowledge about Alabama’s growing Hispanic/Latino Community. The workshop costs $25 and five continuing education contact hours will be provided.

A portion of the proceeds from the workshop will go to the McMahon Fund in the UA School of Social Work, which provides emergency financial assistance for students. The event is co-sponsored by the West Alabama Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers.

Visitors’ parking permits will be available on site the day of the event. Limited spaces are available. To register, call Sallie Ivy at 205/348-3949.

Events include:

Morning Session

8:30-9 a.m. -- Registration
9-10:15 a.m. -- Welcome and Overview, The Culture of Latinos in Alabama
10:15-10:30 a.m. -- Break
10:30-11:15 a.m. -- Legal issues facing Latinos
11:15-noon -- Personal journey from Mexico to Tuscaloosa
Noon-12:30 p.m. -- Questions and Answers
12:30-1:30 p.m. -- Lunch (provided by the UA School of Social Work and Cancun Mexican Restaurant)

Afternoon Session

1:30-2:15 p.m. -- Panel Discussion I: Services provided by represented agencies, issues of cultural competence and implications for social workers
2:15-2:30 p.m. -- Break
2:30-3:15 p.m. -- Panel Discussion II: Services provided by represented agencies, issues of cultural competence and implications for social workers
3:15-3:45 p.m. -- Questions and Answers
3:45-4 p.m. -- Closing, The future of Latinos in Alabama and the role of the School of Social Work