Wednesday, 23 Mar 2011
LAS Dean's Lecture Series
Deb Marquart was a touring road musician with rock bands before her career took an academic turn. She is a professor of English in the MFA Program in Creative Writing and the author of two books of poetry, one collection of short stories, and the award-winning memoir, The Horizontal World. LAS Dean's Lecture Series.
Tuesday, 29 Mar 2011
Making Poverty History: Lessons from Farming Families in Mali
Scott Lacy moved to Mali in 1994 as a Peace Corps volunteer, returned in 2002 as a Fulbright scholar, and continues to work extensively in the West African country. His nonprofit, African Sky, has service programs in education, community health, food security and community arts in Mali, with a focus on sustainability living. Part of Poverty Awareness Week and the Live Green! Sustainability Series.