Registration open for 2025 Rural Renewal Symposium in Woodward
Registration is now open for the 2025 Rural Renewal Symposium in Woodward, Oklahoma, from Nov. 3-5.
The three-day event will combine guest speakers, oral and poster presentations by researchers, discussions for community leaders, networking opportunities and award presentations.
The symposium, designed to raise awareness, attract resources and stimulate research toward solving rural community challenges, is open to faculty, students and rural community members. Corporate partners, non-profit organizations and government and tribal leaders are invited to participate, too.
A variety of topics will be highlighted through research presentations, panel discussions and guest speakers. Some key areas this year include:
- Resilience and “hometown pride” across rural communities
- Rural health transformation
- Rural climate impacts
- Education and youth development
- Community resources
- Community health and design
- Community resilience among American Indians
The full agenda, as well as registration details, can be found online here. For more information, contact Dr. Audrey King at [email protected].
On Nov. 4, the symposium will host tours around the Woodward area, including the High Plains Tech Center, USDA Agricultural Research Services and a downtown walk of Woodward, starting at 2 p.m.
Attendees are responsible for their own accommodations, but hotel rooms are available at the Candlewood Suites in Woodward.
PHOTO: The 2025 Rural Renewal Symposium will be held in Woodward from Nov. 3-5. (Photo by Mitchell Alcala, OSU Agriculture)
