Microfinance Forum: April 7 @ 6:30 pm

Everyone is invited to a student-organized microfinance panel discussion and Q&A at 6:30 pm on Wednesday April 7 in McIntyre Hall 103.

Participants include:

• Toby Hardman: serves on Guy Carpenter & Company's Miro Risk Solutions (GC Micro) group;
• Nick White (IPE '08): IPE graduate who studied microcredit in Bolivia wrote his senior thesis on the expanding scope of microfinance institutions; Nick works for Pacific Continental Bank and plans a career in microfinance;
• Victoria Fann: Business Specialist at Washington CASH (Community Alliance for Self-Help), a Seattle-based microcredit organization;
  
• Brad Stave: Manager of Marketing & Communications for VisionFund International – the micro-finance subsidiary of World Vision.

Different perspectives of the micro-finance industry will be represented: namely micro-insurance, micro-loans and the for-profit and not-for-profit side of the industry

Community Service Opportunity

This just in from Prof. DeHart ...

LOOKING FOR A POSITIVE WAY TO START THE SECOND HALF OF THE SEMESTER?
SAVE THE DATE AND JOIN US FOR...



FROM THE CLASSROOM TO THE COMMUNITY...MAKING CHANGE HAPPEN!
Monday, March 22nd
(first day back from Spring break)

6:00-7:00 p.m.
Trimble Forum

Last year, fifth grade students at McCarver Elementary School responded to the tragic murder of their classmate, Zina Linnik, by collaborating with community partners to re-design and renovate two public parks in the Hilltop neighborhood. Rather than solely building a memorial, this effort has expanded to become a genuine community development project involving a wide range of community actors, multiple educational initiatives, and a three million dollar capital fund. Come hear a panel of these young community activists discuss the motivations, challenges and lessons that have shaped their work as they have taken their plans for change from the classroom to the community. FIND OUT HOW YOU CAN BECOME INVOLVED IN MAKING CHANGE HAPPEN!


Free and open to the campus community. This event is cosponsored by Civic Scholarship Initiative, Comparative Sociology, School of Education, and Environmental Policy and Decision Making. FLIER ATTACHED. Çontact Monica DeHart (mdehart@pugetsound.edu) or Amy Ryken (aryken@pugetsound.edu) for more info.

World Affairs Council: Women in Development

This just in from the World Affairs Council in Seattle:

International Women's Day Celebration: Network with Seattle Women in Development

Join YPIN as we celebrate International Women's Day on March 8th!

Join prominent local women in international development and other young women leaders in our community to network, learn, and connect. Get career advice, meet new people, and have a cocktail to celebrate this important day!

Stay tuned for information on our special guests for the evening.

Date: Monday, March 8, 2010

Time: Register 5:30 PM; Reception 6:00 PM

Reception Location: Habesha Ethiopian Restaurant, 1809 Minor Ave, Seattle, WA

Price: $5 members/students, $7 non-members;

REGISTER HERE

"Food Fight" film & film maker on 12/8

Los Angeles film maker Chris Taylor will be joining the Puget Sound community for a screening and discussion of his most recent film "Food Fight." This documentary takes a fascinating look at how American agricultural policy and food culture developed in the 20th century, and how the California food movement has created a counter-revolution against big agribusiness.

Vashon Island farmers Jasper and Will Forrester will be joining the discussion, as well as emeritus professor Dr. David Balaam.

This event is sponsored by IPE, ASUPS, Comparative Sociology, Environmental Policy and Decision Making, and Office of Spirituality, Service, and Social Justice.

When: December 8th, 5:30-8:30 PM
Where: University of Puget Sound, 175 Thompson Hall
Cost: FREE!

Is Inequality Making Us Sick?

UNNATURAL CAUSES: Is Inequality Making Us Sick? A National PBS Rebroadcast

Episode 5: Place Matters / Presented by the students of UW Community Oriented Public Health Practice Program

Tuesday November 3rd @ 6:30 PM in Wheelock 101

The screening will be followed by an open discussion on health and inequality in our communities. For more information, please see the series website www.unnaturalcauses.org or contact cassalyn@gmail.com

WORLD FOOD DAY TELECONFERENCE 10/16

A conversation with leading experts in the field of food and hunger policy.

When: October 16th, Noon-1:00 and 2:00-3:00
Where: Library 020
What: In recognition of World Food Day, The University of Puget Sound will be participating in a teleconference addressing current issues in food and hunger around the world.

The theme for 2009 is: “Recession’s Impact on World Hunger”

Panelists:
Max Finberg, Director of the USDA Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships
Rep. Jim McGovern (D-MA), co-chair of the National Hunger Caucus
Joy Phumaphi, Vice president of the World Bank

Schedule:
12-1: Panel Discussion

2-3: Question and answer session with the panelists. Teleconference participants can prepare and email their questions to be addressed by the panel.

Flow: for the love of water screening on 9/16

Wednesday, September 16, 7 p.m., Rausch Auditorium

Flow: For love of water
The Sustainability Advisory Committee is hosting a free screening of this documentary about the world water crisis. Although it seems we have abundant water resources here in the Pacific Northwest, come learn about the world-wide concern about this important resource.

"What's the Economy for, Anyway?" on 5/4

On Monday May 4th, 6-7:30 PM, "What's the Economy for, Anyway?" will be shown in Wyatt 109.

This timely film is produced by John DeGraaf, the man behind "Buyer Be Fair" (featuring our very own professor Matt Warning and former student Sarah Bodnar!) and "Affluenza." It features Dave Batker, the executive director of Earth Economics and former employee of both the World Bank AND Greenpeace. The film itself is 40 minutes in length and we are planning to hold a question-and-answer session afterwards with Dave Batker.

Here is just one review the film has received:
"'What's The Economy For, Anyway?' was made with compassion for its audience. It's a terrific length that invites discussion, rather than wearing viewers down. There are dozens of films out about the current economic and ecological crisis that operate on the assumption that if we pile on more bad news, people will become engaged. They are wrong. But WTEFA presents facts, entertains, explains and engages us rather than sinks us. Somehow in 40 delightful minutes it offers a holistic and timely critique of our market worshipping model of economic growth and its supreme cost to our planet and the quality of our lives. A must-view tool for teach-ins, classrooms and community screenings. WTEFA reminds us that the purpose of our economy is to serve people, not for people to serve the economy. The economy is subordinate to our human aspirations to celebrate life, be together with one another, and care for our families, neighbors and all of creation."

--Chuck Collins, Institute for Policy Studies, author of The Moral Measure of the Economy

For more information contact Jennifer McFadden at jmcfadden@ups.edu

Power Relations Inside Israel talk on 3/23

Everyone is invited to a talk at 5pm on Monday March 23 in Wyatt 101 by visiting scholar David Wesley, PhD: "Jews, Arabs, and Israeli Government Officials: Power Relations Inside Israel."

David Wesley is an anthropologist who lived on an Israeli kibbutz for more than thirty years. He continued his studies and received his PhD in 2002 from Tel Aviv University; his book, an expanded version of his thesis, is State Practices and Zionist Images: Shaping Economic Development in Arab Towns in Israel, published in 2006 by Berghahn Books.

Sponsored by Politics and Government, International Political Economy and Comparative Sociology. Thanks to Patrick O'Neil in P&G for taking the lead in organizing this event.

Economic Crisis Discussion with Todd Benjamin '73

Todd Benjamin (Puget Sound '73) will lead a discussion of the continuing financial and economic crisis at a special event on Monday, March 2 at 7pm in Kilworth Chapel. Benjamin is the former chief financial editor at CNN London and has broad and deep experience reporting and commenting upon global economic and financial issues.

Benjamin and a faculty panel (including Profs. Alva Butcher, Leon Grunberg and Mike Veseth) will exchange questions and views with the audience. University of Puget Sound President Ron Thomas will host the interactive evening. The public and the media are welcome to attend the free event.

What's New at Kittredge Art Gallery? Food for Thought

Maybe it is about time you walked over to the Kittredge Art Gallery on campus. Two fantastic exhibits this month. The first is inspired by the Port of Tacoma (that's the IPE connection). "One Week" by Mary Iverson is a multi-media examination of a week in the life of Tacoma's Port.

The second exhibit (in the fireplace gallery) is by retired UPS art professor Bill Colby. It is called "Skyward." Food for the mind ... and the soul. Are you hungry yet?

Iraq and Vietnam on 11/4

Visiting scholars (and noted authors) Dr. Joseph Fry (University of Nevada at Las Vegas) and Dr. George C. Herring (University of Kentucky) discuss parallels between Iraq and Vietnam. Presented in cooperation with the Business Leadership Program.

Don't miss this timely discussion. 5pm on Tuesday 11/4 (Election Day!) in the Trimble Forum

Relay for Life Update

The IPE Relay for Life Team has raised 11% of its goal to support the American Cancer Society's research. That's a good beginning, but we need your help to get the job done. Click on this link to visit the team's website and either join the team, donate funds or both.

Cancer isn't going to cure itself, is it? We've all got to help. Get on board! This is something we all can support.

Maucus and Walking in Circles (for a good cause)

The next Brown Bag program will be a "Maucus" -- a mock presidential caucus where students and faculty can debate and discuss their favorite candidates' positions on IPE-related issues. Experimental. Fun. There will be brownies.

An IPE Team is being organized for the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life event that will take place at Baker Stadium in April. There is a team sign up sheet on the IPE Bulletin Board in McIntyre Hall. Please e-mail Jessica at jbruce@ups.edu if you can help!

Watch this space for upcoming events and opportunities.

IPE Trivia Night on October 24

Need a study break? Want to get to know the rest of the IPE department outside of class?

Join the IPE department faculty and students for a night of food and (intellectual) fun at IPE's first Trivia Night! With a team of 3-5 students, you can compete in several rounds of IPE trivia for prizes and glory. Tie-breakers and activities between rounds will include Outburst and Stump the Prof. Pizza will be served! Show off your knowledge of IPE theory, politics, economics, history, geography, and culture, and have some fun while you're at it!

Wednesday, October 24, from 6-7 PM in McIntyre 309

Sign up for a team spot on the IPE department bulletin board on the second floor of McIntyre. You don't need to have a team formed to sign up.