Anti-Poverty Speaker Series

Co-Sponsored by the

Villanova University Sustainability Office,

Center for Peace and Justice & the Anti-Poverty Society

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

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

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 Villanova 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 by a gift from Paul Tufano Esq., '83 VSB, '86 CWSL and Christine Tufano '84 CLAS, '86 MA.

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.

Schedule

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

Presented by Stephanie Sena, Anti-Poverty Fellow, Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law & Founder, Student-Run Emergency Housing Unit of Philadelphia (SREHUP)

Monday, February 14

"The Lawyer’s Fight for Justice"

Presented by Dean M. Beer, Esq., Executive Director, Homeless Advocacy Project & Former Chief Public Defender, Montgomery County, PA

Monday, March 7

"Housing as a Human Right"

Presented by Eric Tars, Legal Director, National Homelessness Law Center