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September 8, 2017 at 10:55 am

Food Studies Announces Fall Calendar of Events

 

Food studies graphic, with outlines of eggplant, tomato, corn, etc.

The fall 2017 calendar for the Food Studies theme is packed full of amazing opportunities for students, faculty, and community members to get involved with food!

Every Wednesday: Grover Market Produce Sale | 1-4 p.m. | Atrium Cafe

Every Friday: Produce Sale at the Garden | 4-6 p.m. | Plant Biology Gardens on West State Street

Saturday, Sept. 9: Everything Local hosted by Athensworks | Different community organizations present on the local food system and economy | 1:30 – 3 p.m. | Central Venue

Monday, Sept. 11: Food Matters at OHIO fall potluck at the Plant Biology Gardens | 5:30 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 18: The Office of Global Opportunities Fair—Learn more about the Food Studies “Italy: Food in Sicily” and “Food in Cuba: Policy and Practice” programs.

Wednesday, Sept. 20: Food in Cuba: Policy and Practice information session | 7-8 p.m. | Baker 226

Thursday, Sept. 21: Italy: Food in Sicily information session | 2-3 p.m. | Baker 233

Saturday, September 30: Chenopodium Harvest | 11 a.m. | Plant Biology and Food Studies Research Garden, West State Street

Thursday, Oct.5: Food on FilmBugs the Film screening at the Athena | Free Admission | 7 p.m. | A film that explores the idea of insect protein being the new way to combat world hunger | Guest panel discussion following the film

Thursday, Oct. 12: Food on Film: King Corn film screening at the Athena | Free Admission | 7 p.m. | A documentary on two friends exploring where their food comes from through growing corn | Guest panel discussion following the film

Thursday, Oct. 19: Campus visit with Grace Gershuny, author of Organic Revolution | Lecture in Alden 319 | 4 – 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 19: Food on Film: Food Evolution film screening at the Athena | Free Admission | 7 p.m. | A film exploring the controversial topic of GMO crops | Guest panel discussion following the film, including Grace Gershuny

Wednesday, Oct. 25: Italy: Food in Sicily information session | 5-6 p.m. | Baker 235

Stay tuned for more events and information!

Contact Dr. Theresa Moran (morant@ohio.edu) or Joy Kostansek (jk985814@ohio.edu) with any questions and concerns.

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