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Fair-Trade Gathering

On March 15, 2013, Cabrini College will host a Fair-Trade Gathering with representatives from Philadelphia-area Catholic colleges and universities.

  • Cabrini College
  • Chestnut Hill College
  • Immaculata University 
  • La Salle University
  • Manor College
  • Neumann University
  • Rosemont College
  • St. Joseph’s University
  • Villanova University

Participants will discuss how to advance fair-trade practices, create a consortium dealing with fair trade, and raise consciousness in the community.

Faculty, students, staff, and administrators from these institutions are encouraged to attend this free gathering and address these vital issues. This initiative is made possible by a grant from Catholic Relief Services.

Fair-Trade Gathering
Friday, March 15, 2013, at Grace Hall Atrium, Cabrini College

Schedule
 9–9:30 a.m.
Welcome
 
  • President Marie George, Cabrini College 
  • Springs Steele, Ph.D., 
    Vice President of Mission and Identity, St. Joseph’s University 
  • Maureen McCullough, Catholic Relief Services 
  • John Francis Burke, Ph.D., 
    Executive Director of the Wolfington Center, Cabrini College
 9:30–10:30 a.m.
What is Fair Trade? 
Keith Brown, Ph.D., St. Joseph’s University 
 10:45–11:30 a.m.
The Status of Fair-Trade Movements at the Colleges and Universities of the Philadelphia Region
Erin McLaughlin, Ph.D., Cabrini College  
 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
Lunch with Presentations by Fair-Trade Vendors
 1:15–2:30 p.m.
Afternoon Breakout Sessions
   Faculty/Administrators/Staff
  • Incorporating Fair Trade into the Classroom
    Keith Brown, Ph.D., St. Joseph’s University 
     
  • Becoming a Fair-Trade University
    Billy Linstead Goldsmith, Fair Trade USA and Will Stehl, Villanova University
     
  • Working with Service Providers 
    Tim Dietzler, Villanova University and Drew Nieman, Cabrini College
   Students

  • How to Get Other Students Involved
    Students from St. Joseph’s University

  • Catholic Relief Services Ambassadors
    CRS Ambassadors from Cabrini College and Villanova University

  • Organizing Fair Trade Events on Campus
    Representatives from Chestnut Hill College

2:45–4 p.m.
Projecting the Future of a Consortium of the Catholic Colleges and Universities of the Philadelphia Region on Fair Trade and Other Issues 
4:30–6:30 p.m.
“March Madness” Intercollegiate Wallyball Tournament
Dixon Center