The election of Barack Obama in 2009 was significant for many reasons, but his prior experience as a community organizer has put a distinctive stamp on his presidency.  His familiarity with community-level mobilization influenced both his campaign as well as his view of the role of locally based organizations in the well-being of the nation’s urban areas.  As a person of faith, President Barack Obama has thrust a spotlight on the activism of religious groups as problem-solvers.  How are faith based organizations playing a role in neighborhood renewal and our country’s economic recovery? 

Join us for a series of conversations about faith based and neighborhood partnerships in the age of Obama.  At each session you’ll learn from a panel of leaders of faith based organizations what they are doing, how it’s going and the impact they are having.  Dr. Nancy Kinney, Associate Professor of Political Science and Public Policy, and Director of the Nonprofit Management and Leadership Program, will lead each of the discussions.

Location: J.C. Penney Conference Center, Room 72

Bring your lunch. Drinks will be provided.  For more information, call 516-6775. Free parking is available in lot C.