As part of the Food Day celebration, the University of Mississippi is hosting a student discussion panel on Thursday, Oct. 16 from 5:30–6:30 p.m. in the Overby Center Audtiorium. “The State of Food at UM” discussion will be led by Catarina Townes, Assistant Professor of Southern Studies and Anthropology, and will feature short talks from Chancellor Dan Jones, several UM students and an Oxford High School student.
The panel will offer insight to university and community members about the current state of local food. The student speakers are individuals heavily involved in food issues and bringing positive change to the local community.
This year’s panel will include Christine Dickason of UM Food Bank, Katelynn Dillard of the Office of Sustainability, Jillian Cowart of Real Food Rebels, Kendall McDonald of Mississippi Sustainable Agricultural Network, and Dottie Reed of Good Food for Oxford Schools. Through this panel, participating groups aim to educate attendees about local food and strengthen a healthy food system within the Oxford community.