COMMUNITY
ENGAGEMENT
FELLOWS

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We invite you to join a “Food & WWU” cohort of Community Engagement Fellows this winter quarter, co-hosted by the emergent WWU Food Systems Collective and the WWU Center for Community Learning.  All people who are engaged in or interested in the Western food system are encouraged to join.

All are welcome– eaters, farmers, cooks, food justice activists, people who teach and learn about food systems, and those who run and support programs at Western or connected organizations related to food, etc. These cohorts will integrate Western students, staff, and faculty, as well as community members engaged in the WWU food system.The program will focus on addressing challenges and opportunities in our food system, guided by the interests and work of cohort members.

We hope the cohorts – as part of the inaugural year of the Food Systems Collective – will generate new partnerships, inspire creative redesign of existing work, and expand opportunities to share resources and improve WWU’s relationships with food. We’re excited to work with you! 

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You can sign up for either of the two “Food & WWU” cohorts. Each will have six weekly meetings starting either January 20 or January 21 in the WWU Basic Need HUB Viking Union room 420. One cohort will meet on Tuesdays 10:00am -11:30am and the other Wednesdays 2:30pm -4:00pm. 

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The program is free and snacks and beverages will be provided. Participants should plan to attend all six sessions, selecting the day and time that works best for them, to help create rich relationship-building and learning opportunities for all.​

These cohorts will be facilitated by Sam Schmidt and Travis Tennessen.

For more information, please contact Sam Schmidt at schmid59@wwu.edu. ​​

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