Day: October 2, 2015

Serving the poor: Short term missions and volunteer tourism

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Wednesday October 7 Keith Hall Room 130 Abstract: More and more, Americans are traveling abroad as participants in short term mission trips. In communities around the world, people pour cement, teach children English, provide medical care, and prepare meals, seeking to “serve the poor.” Motivated by a desire to help others, to make a difference,… Continue Reading Serving the poor: Short term missions and volunteer tourism

Environmental Discrimination: excluding the Poor from Sustainability

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  A Talk by Dr. Hilario Molina, IUP Sociology     As a society, we are aware of climate change; yet, inner-city communities (high poverty areas) are structurally   excluded from the active engagement. Inasmuch, these communities are alienated from sustainability initiatives. Monday, October 5, 5-6pm Susquehanna Room in the HUB