Past Events
October Seminar | The COVID-19 YPAR Project: Youth perspectives on COVID-19 vaccines in Cleveland, Ohio
Event Date: October 25th 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Despite overall progress in COVID-19 vaccination in Cleveland, vaccine inequity persists as young people are less likely to be vaccinated. However, while often labeled "vaccine hesitant," this labeling misrepresents deeper issues related to youth experiences and community engagement in Cleveland today. Our youth participatory action research (YPAR) project (Oct '21-Apr '22) worked in partnership with young people in the Cleveland area, to understand young people's attitudes toward COVID-19 vaccines and how these are embedded in a wider social context.
September Seminar | Healing Spaces: An Environmental Justice Initiative
Event Date: September 27th 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Presented by: Teela S. Patterson
Healing Spaces are beautiful community greenspaces- like flower, vegetable & herb gardens, and parks- that promote individual restoration and community cohesion. The mission of Healing Spaces is to inspire our neighbors to take bold action to cultivate, maintain, and support attractive and sustainable community greenspaces.
Through connection, education, and inspiration, Healing Spaces:
What We Bring to the Table: Exploring Community Food Access and Experience
Event Date: September 15th 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Please join the Emergency Food Assistance and Food Security team’s photo exhibition event, titled ‘What We Bring to the Table: Exploring Community Food Access and Experience'.
This event is the product of a collaboration between the Mary Ann Swetland Center at Case Western Reserve University and the Greater Cleveland Food Bank.
Nourishing Power Networking: Rid-All Green Partnership
Event Date: August 31st 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
The Nourishing Power Network will be hosting their first networking event at the Rid-All Green Partnership Farm, also serving as the Swetland Center's August seminar!
The Rid-All Green Partnership is centered around urban agriculture and youth education. Co-founder Keymah Durden’s goal is to “transform communities by creating access to holistic, nutritional food for the spiritual and nutritional development of peoples and families throughout the world.”
May Eco-Therapy Seminar: A Walk on the Doan Brook
Event Date: May 24th 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Eco-therapy, also known as green therapy, is a practice of nature-based exercises to address mental and physical health and enhance healing and growth. The Swetland Center will be integrating time in nature as part of their monthly seminar series, where participants will have the opportunity to connect with and explore beautiful spaces near Case Western Reserve University's campus.
After the PhD: Swetland Center Brown Bag Lunch & Learn
Event Date: April 27th 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: BioEnterprise Building Basement Conference Room
Wondering what life looks like after your PhD program? Join us for a lunch and learn to discuss tips for identifying career pathways after completing your PhD, applying for jobs, interviewing, and selecting a position.
ARCHESApril Seminar: How do Americans View Health and Fairness?: Findings from the AmeRicans' Conceptions of Health Equity Study (ARCHES)
Event Date: April 26th 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Presenters: Colleen C. Walsh, PhD, Sarah S. Willen, & Abigail Fisher Williamson
March Seminar: Increasing Our Understanding of PM2.5 Particulate Pollution Monitoring Through a Network of Low-Cost Air Quality Monitors
Event Date: March 22nd 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Presenters: Kenneth Loparo, Nick Barendt, & Christina Yoka
February Seminar: Swetland Center- 2021 Year in Review & 2022 Plans for Action
Event Date: February 22nd 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Join us for a review of the 2021 Swetland Center Annual Report, which highlights key collaborations, commitments to environmental health equity, and contributions to research from the previous year.
Join us for foodNEST & friends || Celebrating & Activating Research to Advance Nutrition Equity
Event Date: December 1st 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Join the foodNEST team of community and academic partners to learn about our collective research and celebrate successes related to transforming our local food system to advance racial equity.
- Choose from an engaging menu to dive deeper into the complex forces structuring local food systems.
- Roll up your sleeves to translate these insights into community action.
- Honor our collective commitment to building trusting partnerships to advance nutrition equity.