Wealth & Poverty | Spring 2017 Calendar

The Wealth & Poverty theme at Ohio University announces its schedule of activities for Spring 2017.

Wealth and Poverty Week: Rural America

• Friday, Feb. 3 – Dr. Cynthia Anderson (Sociology and Anthropology) “Appalachia’s New Rural Economy: Industry, Employment, and Economic Well-Being,” 1-2 p.m. at Alden 319
• Monday, Feb. 6 – John Molinaro (Appalachian Partnership for Economic Growth) “Rising Tides and Leaky Boats: Economic Development Strategies That Work for Those That Need Help Most,” 3-4 p.m. at Alden 319
• Tuesday, Feb. 7 – Dr. Katherine Jellison (History) “A Home on the Range and a Range in the Home: Farm Women’s Acquisition of Modern Household Technology,” 9-10 a.m. at Alden 319
• Wednesday, Feb. 8 – Dr. Elizabeth Beverly (Family Medicine) “Comprehensive Patient Navigator Program for Rural Appalachia,” 2-3 p.m. at Alden 319
• Thursday, Feb. 9 – Dr. Graham Rowles (Gerontology, University of Kentucky) “Growing Old in Rural Appalachia: Looking Back and Thinking Forward,” 3-4 p.m. at Alden 319
• Friday, Feb. 10 – Dr. Rachel Terman (Sociology and Anthropology) and John Winnenberg (Little Cities of Black Diamonds) “The Little Cities as a Classroom,” 1-2 p.m. at Alden 319

Poverty and Inequality Talks

• Thursday, March 16 – Diane Stoke (Athens County Children Services) “The Plains Elementary School,” 3:05-4pm at Alden 318
• Wednesday, March 22 – Dr. Bruce Caldwell (Economics, Duke University) “F.A. Hayek: Life and Legacy,” 7:30-8:30pm at Galbreath Chapel – cosponsored with George Washington Forum
• Monday March 27 – Dr. Vandana Shiva (author of Who Really Feeds the World? and Staying Alive) “Growing Local Food Resilience: A Response to the Global Industrial Food System,” 7-8pm at Baker Theatre – cosponsored with Food Studies and Sustainability Themes
• Wednesday, April 5 – Dr. Jonathan Agensky (Political Science) “Faith, Aid, and Global Governance,” noon-1 p.m. at Baker 231 – cosponsored with African Studies

Wealth and Poverty Exhibition

• Feb. 6-March 10 – Wealth and Poverty Exhibition on Rural America on Alden fourth floor (curated by Araba Dawson-Andoh, Alden Library and Rachel Terman)

Wealth and Poverty Student Activities

• Saturday, March 18 – field trip to African immigrant communities in Columbus, led by Steve Howard (Center for International Studies) and Edna Wangui (Geography), 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Saturday, March 25 – field trip to Appalachian communities, led by Barry Tadlock (Political Science) and Rachel Terman (Sociology and Anthropology), 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
• March 20-April 22 – school supply drive to benefit students at The Plains Elementary School (Diane Stock, Athens County Children Services)

Watch for additional events. Like the theme on Facebook.

If you have any questions, please email Yeong Kim (kimy1@ohio.edu).