"Connected by Coffee - Film Screening & Panel Discussion"
An insightful look into the coffee industry
Monday, November 3, 2014 · 4 - 7 PM
The Geography, & Environmental Systems, Global Studies, and Interdisciplinary Studies are hosting a film screening of "Connected by Coffee" on Monday, November 3rd, at 4pm in the Library Gallery. All Global Studies majors, especially Development, Health, & the Environment track students, are encouraged to attend. Check out the description below...
"Connected by Coffee is an inspiring and thought-provoking look into the lives and history of the people who grow the coffee we drink. This film serves as a starting point to educate coffee drinkers about the basics of fair trade, coffee rust, going beyond fair trade, and more- AND invites the viewer to not only make conscious purchasing decisions, but learn more, dig deeper, and get involved."
Following the film there will be a discussion panel featuring:
Casey McKeel (Worker/Owner, Thread Coffee)Dr. Mandi Caudill (Coffee agroforestry postdoctoral fellow, Smithsonian InstitutionMark Sieffert (Coffee sector development professional)Curt Reintsma (Coffee sector development professional)
Coffee will be served following the film (provided by Thread Coffee).
Hope to see you there!
