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Co-Sponsored by the

ÃÞ»¨ÌÇÖ±²¥ University Sustainability Office,

Center for Peace and Justice & the Anti-Poverty Society

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January 31
February 14
March 7
12:15–1:15 p.m.

Laurence E. Hirsch '71 Classroom (Room 101)
John F. Scarpa Hall

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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 ÃÞ»¨ÌÇÖ±²¥ University 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 byÌý.

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.

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Schedule

Monday, January 31
"Housing Takeovers: The Rebel Role in Housing Justice"

Presented by Stephanie Sena, Anti-Poverty Fellow, ÃÞ»¨ÌÇÖ±²¥ University Charles Widger School of LawÌý& 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