SAPSI

To Harvard grad students,

SAPSI is looking for members to help organize the 3rd annual Conference on Poverty and Inequality at HKS (aka “PovCon”).

This student-run conference, to be held in spring 2018, serves as a platform for discussing issues, policy, and community activism relating to social and economic inequality in the United States. With an array of renowned experts and seasoned practitioners, it is a multidisciplinary forum for innovative strategies and concrete solutions. (To get a sense, check out this past year’s programming: http://sapsiconference.wixsite.com/povertyconference).

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to meet other likeminded students, personally engage with experts and policymakers, and take part in the conversation around what is arguably the most critical issue of our time. If you’d like more information or are interested in joining the steering committee, please fill out this interest form: https://goo.gl/forms/5Kzu8UEauK3PdTs93.

PovCon Steering Committee Thanks for your interest in helping with the Conference on Poverty and Inequality! Please fill out the information below, and we will be in touch.

Mark your calendars! The second annual student-run Conference on Poverty and Inequality at the Harvard Kennedy School will be held on Saturday, February 25!

Visit our website to register and learn more about the program and speakers: http://sapsiconference.wixsite.com/povertyconference

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