ITTA BENA, Miss— Mississippi Valley State University is gearing up to offer a unique opportunity for professional development, networking and earning continuing education credit for area social workers during its 38^th Annual Social Work Conference.

Slated for April 5-6 at the Leflore County Civic Center in Greenwood, this year’s conference is themed “Social Workers in the Mississippi Delta: Shaking it Up!” and will feature plenary speakers on a variety of professional “hot topics”, including the digital environment, diversity, and ethics.