Anti-Poverty Speaker Series
Co-Sponsored by the
ÃÛÌÒTV Sustainability Office,
Center for Peace and Justice & the Anti-Poverty Society
January 31
February 14
March 7
12:15–1:15 p.m.
Laurence E. Hirsch '71 Classroom (Room 101)
John F. Scarpa Hall
The Anti-Poverty Speaker Series will feature thought leaders and advocates who will address the issues of poverty and housing. This event is co-sponsored by the ÃÛÌÒTV Sustainability Office, Center for Peace and Justice Education and the Anti-Poverty Society. This interdisciplinary event is part of a University-wide initiative on poverty and inequality that has been made possible by .
Join us for this lunchtime speaker series on Monday, January 31, Monday, February 14 and Monday, March 7 from 12:15–1:15 p.m. in the Laurence E. Hirsch '71 Classroom (Room 101) at John F. Scarpa Hall. This series will also be livestreamed for those who wish to join virtually; the link for each session will be available on the webpage the day of the event.
Schedule
Monday, January 31
"Housing Takeovers: The Rebel Role in Housing Justice"
Presented by Stephanie Sena, Anti-Poverty Fellow, ÃÛÌÒTV Charles Widger School of Law & Founder, Student-Run Emergency Housing Unit of Philadelphia (SREHUP)
Monday, February 14
"The Lawyer’s Fight for Justice"
Presented by , Executive Director, Homeless Advocacy Project & Former Chief Public Defender, Montgomery County, PA
Monday, March 7
"Housing as a Human Right"
Presented by , Legal Director, National Homelessness Law Center