IGL General

From The Hill to Capitol Hill, from the White House to the United Nations, Max Finberg A92 has spent his career working to reduce hunger both in the US and globally. As CEO of Growing Hope Globally, a non-profit of farmers helping farmers, he credits Tufts with helping him embark on his calling. Come hear his story and learn how to put your passion into practice. Co-Sponsored by the Chaplaincy, the Career Center, the Department of Political Science and the IGL. Reception to follow.

David Lammy, MP and Shadow Foreign Secretary for the United Kingdom, will address the current situation in the West. David Lammy is the Member of Parliament for Tottenham and the Shadow Foreign Secretary. One of the leading agenda-setters in the fields of social activism, diversity and multi-culturalism, he was a member of the previous Labour Government (2001-2010), is respected across the party spectrum and is a well-known figure amongst the general public. He was Shadow Justice Secretary from April 2020 until November 2021.

This year's theme explores the intersections between migrant and refugee resettlement and mental health. Through a series of talks, panels, and artist presentations, the conference hopes to identify the barriers and opportunities for protection and improvement of migrant mental health in different communities and cities. The conference is on March 4th and 5th, and more details and registration information can be found at this link: https://www.refugeesintowns.org/2022conference.

Please join for a conversation with Ambassador Brian Nichols, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs, moderated by Abi Williams, Director for The Institute of Global Leadership at Tufts University and Professor of Practice at The Fletcher School.