Special Events

  • Student Food Security and Action Forum

    Join the U.C.A.F.E. for a day of discussion and storytelling to raise awareness and inspire action about food insecurity at UConn and beyond. Events include panel discussions and an audience led break-out group discussion on food security initiatives and collaborations moving forward. 

    Marlene B. Schwartz - Director for the Rudd Center for Food Policy & Obesity

    Expert Panel: 
    • Dianisi Torres: Nutrition Outreach Educator at CLiCK
    • Michael Puglisi: Assistant Professor in Nutritional Sciences 
    • Farzana Zubair: Windham Community Food Network
    • Michelle L. Bicking: Founder/Executive Director of Hidden Acres Farm 

    Bring your passion and ideas!

    Date: October 2, 2018

    Time: 6 PM - 8 PM

    Location: Dodd Center Konover Auditorium 

    This event is supported by the Office of Undergraduate Research IDEA Grant Program.

    For more information, contact: Wawa Gatheru at wanjiku.gatheru@uconn.edu