Welcome to Groves
About Groves
The Groves Conference was begun in 1934 by the late Professor Ernest Groves, who was among the first academicians to give a course in marriage and the family in an established university, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The conferences began with the bringing together of a few teachers and students interested in serious study of the family. It evolved over the years into an interdisciplinary, interprofessional organization. Its objectives are to work on the leading edges of theory development and empirical research in the field. The Groves Conference is timely and provocative with diverse and flexible foci.
The Groves Conference was begun in 1934 by the late Professor Ernest Groves, who was among the first academicians to give a course in marriage and the family in an established university, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The conferences began with the bringing together of a few teachers and students interested in serious study of the family. It evolved over the years into an interdisciplinary, interprofessional organization. Its objectives are to work on the leading edges of theory development and empirical research in the field. The Groves Conference is timely and provocative with diverse and flexible foci.
Groves Members
Groves members are the heart and soul of Groves. We encourage you to consider membership. Self-nominations welcome. More information is available on our membership page.
Groves members are the heart and soul of Groves. We encourage you to consider membership. Self-nominations welcome. More information is available on our membership page.
Groves Meetings
Groves meetings inspire a lively and in-depth exchange of a diversity of opinions, ideas, and information related to issues of marriage and family.
Groves meetings inspire a lively and in-depth exchange of a diversity of opinions, ideas, and information related to issues of marriage and family.
2023 Groves Conference
2023 Groves Conference -
Lakota culture on Pine Ridge Reservation, South Dakota- Immerse yourself in Lakota culture through service, recreational exploration, cultural activities, and reflection Ethical Service Learning Experience - Amizade Fair Trade Learning ● Pine Ridge, SD ● ● May 30 - June 3, 2023 ● Contact 2023 Groves Conference Chairs: Kari Adamsons (kari.adamsons@uconn.edu) & Heather Sedges (hsedges@utk.edu), to learn more, volunteer and participate! Hurry! Space is limited - Click here to register by March 15! |
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Groves Conference on Marriage and Family Annual Conference
Lakota Culture on Pine Ridge Reservation, South Dakota
May 30-June 3, 2023
Make plans to attend the 2023 Groves Conference on the Pine Ridge Reservation, home of the Oglala Lakota people. Immerse yourself in Lakota culture through service, storytelling, presentations and demonstrations about traditional Lakota practices. Other highlights include Wounded Knee Memorial, a traditional Sweat Lodge experience, Crazy Horse Memorial, and Wind Cave National Park. Registration is limited.
Lakota Culture on Pine Ridge Reservation, South Dakota
May 30-June 3, 2023
Make plans to attend the 2023 Groves Conference on the Pine Ridge Reservation, home of the Oglala Lakota people. Immerse yourself in Lakota culture through service, storytelling, presentations and demonstrations about traditional Lakota practices. Other highlights include Wounded Knee Memorial, a traditional Sweat Lodge experience, Crazy Horse Memorial, and Wind Cave National Park. Registration is limited.