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  The Food Studies theme hosted a “Know Your Farmer” panel on March 8 in partnership with the Athens Chapter of the Ohio Ecological Food and Farming Association. The panel included members of the local food system, all with a unique background and farming expertise: Charles Buchanan, Leading Creek Farm […]

“Sharing food together is one of the core initiatives of the group, as it helps to keep us grounded and reminded of the reasons we are doing so much work to educate the student body on the food system,” says Joy Kostansek, president of the student organization called Food Matters at […]

The Food Studies theme recently held a focus group to engage the student perspective. Participants shared vibrant stories of how they found their way to the program, often being lead through their personal interests in food and health. After saying the best part of the program is director Dr. Theresa […]

The Food Studies theme has recently been featured in a few publications highlighting the great work being done by our faculty and students. Please check out the links below to read the story of the learning environment Food Studies is fostering around food, community, and hands-on learning: Ohio Today Magazine […]

The Food Studies theme had the honor of being featured in the Winter 2018 issue of the OHIO Today alumni magazine. The article features interviews with Food Studies core faculty, including director Dr. Theresa Moran, and students such as Jack Demain and Joy Kostansek. The author, Mary Reed, has painted […]

Food Studies presents an event-filled Spring 2018 Semester. In addition to the calendar below, please stay up to date with events via Facebook and Instagram. January Jan. 18 | 5 p.m. | Alden 319: Food for Thought: Lessons from Ecuador with Rommel Montufar and Michael Ayala Jan. 20 | 4 […]

Sociology students were among the presenters when the Ohio village of Shawnee celebrated Little Cities of Black Diamonds Day in October with a focus on the evolution of transportation—from Native American footpaths, to railroads, to the modern highways and recreational trails that cross the region. The day is hosted by […]