Wednesday, 29 Feb 2012
Book reading: ISU faculty authors
Brian Behnken, ISU history and U.S. Latino/a Studies; Richard Gladon, ISU horticulture; and William Graves, ISU horticulture and Graduate College.
Beauty Undressed
Shannon Cutts battled anorexia and bulimia for fifteen years and now helps young adults put "beauty" into perspective. Nearly 100 percent of the population have at some point felt insecure or shameful about their physical appearance. She is also the founder of MentorCONNECT, a program that partners individuals struggling with eating disorders with those who have recovered. Eating Disorder Awareness Week
Myths and Realities of Homelessness & Poverty: A Plan for Transforming Cities
Jane Ramsey is president of the Jewish Council on Urban Affairs, one of Chicago's most influential organizations speaking on behalf of human and civil rights issues, including immigration, homelessness, community displacement and community reinvestment.