Wealth and Poverty Week: Rural America
The Wealth & Poverty theme at Ohio University announces Wealth & Poverty Week: Rural America.
About 15 percent of Americans live in rural counties. While rural America offers many opportunities, it also faces unique and difficult challenges in sustaining its economic base and providing quality health care and other social services. The Rural America Week brings the Ohio University community together to discuss core issues in rural America and look for ways to strengthen it.
All the events are free and open to the community.
Feb 3-10, 2017
Appalachia's New Rural Economy: Industry, Employment, and Economic Well-Being
- Friday, Feb. 3 - Dr. Cynthia Anderson (Sociology and Anthropology) 1-2 p.m. at Alden 319
Rising Tides and Leaky Boats: Economic Development Strategies That Work for Those That Need Help Most
- Monday, Feb. 6 - John Molinaro (Appalachian Partnership for Economic Growth) 3-4 p.m. at Alden 319
A Home on the Range and a Range in the Home: Farm Women?s Acquisition of Modern Household Technology
- Tuesday, Feb. 7 - Dr. Katherine Jellison (History) 9-10 a.m. at Alden 319
Comprehensive Patient Navigator Program for Rural Appalachia
- Wednesday, Feb. 8 - Dr. Elizabeth Beverly (Family Medicine) 2-3 p.m. at Alden 319
Growing Old in Rural Appalachia: Looking Back and Thinking Forward
- Thursday, Feb. 9 - Dr. Graham Rowles (Gerontology, University of Kentucky) 3-4 p.m. at Alden 319
The Little Cities as a Classroom
- Friday, Feb. 10 - Dr. Rachel Terman (Sociology and Anthropology) and John Winnenberg (Sunday Creek Associates) 1-2 p.m. at Alden 319