Poverty and Society 2006-2007

The Arts and Letters series, a new addition to the Honors Institute, is series of smaller events that complement the Institute keynote address and symposium. All events are free and open to the public. All are welcome to attend.

Schedule of Events

The Nobel Peace Prize: the Prize that Almost Wasn’t
A lecture by Dr. Irwin Abrams, expert on the Nobel Peace Prize and Professor Emeritus, Antioch University
October 25, 2 p.m., E163A Student Union

The Missing Story of Ourselves: Poverty and the Promise of Higher Education
Photo-narrative exhibit coordinated by the ACCESS Project at Hamilton College documenting the stories of poor women and men who changed their lives through education—Co-sponsored with the WSU Women's Center
Exhibit January 8–19, Student Union Art Gallery
Opening Reception, January 8, 3 p.m., Student Union Formal Lounge

Unbowed
Book Discussion of Dr. Wangari Maathai’s recently-published memoir
Co-sponsored with the Center for Teaching and Learning (contact CTL for registration)
January 23, 11 a.m.–1 p.m., Center for Teaching and Learning
January 25, 11 a.m.–1 p.m., 238 Millett Hall

Forlorn in Ohio
Portrait photography of Somali refugees living in Ohio
Exhibit January 29–February 7, Student Union Art Gallery
Co-sponsored with the Bolinga Black Cultural Resources Center

The Somali Documentary Project
An archival record of the members of the Somali Diaspora
Presentations by artists and reception: February 7, 3 p.m., Student Union Formal Lounge
Co-sponsored with the Bolinga Black Cultural Resources Center

Honors Institute Service Learning Presentations and Reception
Presentations of student service learning projects on the Institute's topic of poverty and society
March 13, 3 p.m., Millett Hall Atrium