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Hunger Banquet Fundraiser at MCLA's Murdock HallNovember 18, 2009
Cultural Events
Students and faculty from three sociology classes at
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts host a Hunger Banquet fundraiser and
food drive Wednesday, November 18, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Room 218 of
Murdock Hall on the MCLA campus.
The public is invited to attend. Tickets are $1 or one non-perishable food
item.
All proceeds will be donated to a local food pantry or soup kitchen.
The goal of the banquet is to demonstrate the social and economic
inequalities surrounding the distribution of resources, including food,
across the globe.
“It is a forum for students in these classes to share their knowledge
about global poverty and inequality, as well as the ways in which people
around the world are working to bring about greater equity and justice,”
said Dr. Sumi Colligan, one of the organizers.
Attendees will be assigned positions in various socioeconomic classes and
will dine accordingly. Many will be assigned a “persona” and some will be
asked to read their stories as the evening unfolds.
For information and reservations contact Dr. Colligan at s.colligan@mcla.edu ]s.colligan@mcla.edu or 662-5472.
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