Get Involved
In addition to attending the symposium events, there are other opportunities to “get involved” with Back to the Foodture.
Brown Symposium Food Drive
As a part of the Brown Symposium, Southwestern University will be running a food drive with all donations going to the Caring Place in Georgetown. Please bring all donations to the Bishops Lounge located at the heart of the Red and Charline McCombs Campus Center.
Pantry items that the Caring Place is always in need of are:
- cereal
- boxed dinners
- peanut butter
- beans
- chili
- cereal bars
In spirit of the theme of this year’s Brown Symposium, we would like to ask that donated items either be organic or GMO free. For more information about products that are verified GMO free go to: nongmoshoppingguide.com
SU Native Movie Night and Fundraiser
Monday, February 13 - A Screening of Smokin' Fish. Olin 105. 6:00 p.m. Free popcorn! Free to attend, with donations at the door appreciated. All proceeds go to supporting the annual SU-Native Pow wow in April. To learn more about Smokin' Fish and to view a trailer, see the official site at http://smokinfishmovie.com/.
Narratives of Food Events
February 13-February 29 – “Foodtures” Wall Sheet – located in the Map Room, McCombs Building, come and write your stories of food on the wall!
Monday, February 20, 7:00-9:00 – Sharing Our Food Stories - Open Mic Night, Bishop’s Lounge. Students, faculty, staff, community members invited to share food narratives such as the importance of family recipes, sustainable foodtures, etc... ; food will also be shared as part of this gathering.
Empty Bowls Project
Tuesday, February 28, 11:00-1:00, Bishop’s Lounge
Southwestern students are busy making bowls with our Fine Arts Faculty. These lovely pottery bowls will be available (filled with soup) for purchase during lunch on Tuesday of the Brown Symposium. Funds raised will be donated to a local food-related not-for-profit.
Tours of the Southwestern Community Garden and Composting Projects
Tuesday, February 28, 11:30-1:30, starting at the Bishop’s Lounge
Southwestern students will lead tours to the Southwestern Community Garden, Greenhouse and Composting areas to demonstrate one of the ways we are involved in learning about and sharing local agriculture. These short tours (weather permitting) will leave the Bishop’s Lounge every ½ hour from 11:30-1:30 (join a tour after eating your soup)
