Farming & Food Security: Springboard event series coming early 2026
- SHECP
- 3 days ago
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Upcoming Springboard event series to be co-hosted by Bucknell University and Washington and Lee University
Join us in early 2026 for a series of virtual events exploring how community organizations are integrating food production into their strategies to combat food insecurity. The series will feature leaders from innovative programs working at the intersection of food, justice, and community resilience. The event series is co-hosted by Bucknell University and Washington and Lee University, both SHECP Member Schools, and students from both universities are working together to shape the conversation, help to select panelists, organize the event, and develop questions that will guide future dialogue and action.
Information about individual events, including how to register, will be available in the coming weeks.
About the Co-Hosts:
Bucknell University's Center for Community Engaged Leadership, Learning & Research
The Center's mission is to "build intentional and transformational opportunities for Bucknellians and community partners to collaborate equitably and learn deeply around identified priorities and strengths to positively impact our world." Learn more about the work on Bucknell's campus >>
Campus Kitchen at Washington and Lee University
The Campus Kitchen at Washington and Lee is a student run organization that aims to address food waste and food insecurity through a variety of outreach programs, and works to "strengthen bodies, empower minds and build communities through food." In addition to serving prepared meals, distributing groceries, and delivering weekly packages of non-perishable breakfast, lunch, and snack items, the Campus Kitchen coordinates an annual event series called Just Food. These events explore the intersection between the food system and issues of poverty and justice and have included lectures on food in the carceral system, redlining, and public policy. Learn more about Campus Kitchen at Washington and Lee >>
All SHECP Springboard events are designed to begin a conversation with a virtual, Consortium-wide webinar designed to provide background on a topic and introduce unique perspectives. You are then encouraged to continue the conversation within your own classroom or community. For each event, SHECP will provide several questions or prompts as one way to continue the conversation.
We invite you to incorporate these Springboard events into your class, programs, groups of faculty and staff, or broader community discussions in the way that works best for you!
Log-on to watch the event live as a group and then continue the conversation at the conclusion of the webinar
View the recording at later date as a group and then continue the conversation at the conclusion of the webinar
Ask participants to watch the event individually and then plan a follow-up discussion, either in-person or virtually
Assign the recording as an assignment or part of the assignment in preparation for a class or student group meeting
Use SHECP’s discussion questions or create questions that reflect local context
Do you have an idea for a future SHECP Springboard event? Contact the SHECP Office (info@shepherdconsortium.org) and let us know!