NEWS
Oliver Homberg, who earned his international affairs degree from CSSH in 2013, launched Boston Microgreens in 2018, blending organic farming methods with modern technology in a highly controlled indoor environment.

University Distinguished Professor of Political Science and Computer Sciences
University Distinguished Professor of Political Science and Computer Sciences
Professor of Law and Computer Science, School of Law
Associate Professor of Public Policy and Urban Affairs and Economics; Director of Research, Dukakis Center
Professor of Sociology
PhD Student, Sociology
Associate Professor of Public Policy and Urban Affairs and Criminology and Criminal Justice; Director, Boston Area Research Initiative
EVENTS
Recycling, Waste, and Materials Reduction at Northeastern

Tuesday, October 19
5:00 - 6:30 PM 
 
The sixth installment of this sustainability pop-up seminar and course focuses on expanding education and access to recycling and composting. This week features guest speakers Sheila Puffer and Susan Higgins.
National Day on Writing

Wednesday, October 20
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM 
 
Richardson Plaza
Come celebrate the National Day on Writing at the Richardson Plaza. Writing Center tutors will be present to help students participate in the #whyiwrite campaign. Faculty, bring your class. Drop by for five minutes or stay for a while.
Economic Policy Forum: Understanding and Reducing Inequality in Education

Wednesday, October 20
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM 
 
Susan Dynarski, Harvard Graduate School of Education, will discuss inequality in education. Alicia Sasser Modestino will facilitate. Susan Dynarski’s research strives to make higher education more accessible—particularly for low-income and first-generation students—by lowering or removing barriers at multiple stages of college admissions, including by improving application processes and simplifying enrollment.
Open Classroom: Repairing a Divided America | Asian Americans in a Multi-Racial and Multi-Religious Democracy

Wednesday, October 20
6:00 - 8:00 PM 
 
Philip Thai, Matt Lee, and Lily Song will be in conversation with Rabbi Mira Rivera. This Open Classroom session is presented in collaboration with the Morton E. Ruderman Lecture Series from the Jewish Studies Program.
Reimagining Together: Book Launch for Martin Luther King & The Trumpet of Conscience Today

Tuesday, October 26
3:00 - 4:30 PM 
 
The Africana Studies Program, the College of Social Sciences and Humanities, the Humanities Center and the John D. O’Bryant African American 
Institute are thrilled to present the launch of Régine Jean-Charles's new book: Martin Luther King & The Trumpet of Conscience Today. It examines a series of Martin Luther King's
speeches, drawing connections to the civil rights issues that are prevalent today.
IRJ Race and Community Dialogue Series: Workforce Development Forum on Race and Returning to Work in a Pandemic Economy

Tuesday, October 26
3:30 - 5:00 PM 
 
The Institute on Race and Justice and its Community Advisory Board present the second annual Race and Community Dialogue Series. This important discussion will explore the challenges faced by vulnerable populations returning to work in a pandemic economy. Panelists include Raija Vaisanen, Massachusetts Workforce Association; Ramona Meno, Mass Hire Holyoke; Ed Jordan, A. Plus Welding & Engineering, Inc; and Alicia Sasser Modestino.