🧘October 1st: MVC Nutrition x Athletics Event: Protein Granola workshop and optional group workout/engaging activity

🍛October 13th: Kibbeh Cooking Demo with Chef Rami AlGhazzi and Shaza Sakbani

🍁October 19th: Fall Farmers Market Field Trip 

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This Thursday,
September 25

🕟5:30 - 8 p.m. (includes free snacks and refreshments!)

📍GW Science and Engineering Hall, Lehman Auditorium B1220

A virtual option will be available.

Join the next installment of the Black Farmers and the Food System Conversations Series led by Dr. Mya O. Price. The panel brings together Black farmers, food leaders, and community advocates to share how they're transforming food systems from the ground up. 

Our new Student Life page features ways for students to join in, stories to inspire young changemakers in food, and course/curriculum information. Want to get involved in advocacy, cooking, or sustainability? Check out our food-related student clubs page. Want to find a job or internship in food systems? Head to our jobs and internships page. 

This course combines course- and fieldwork, providing an invaluable experience abroad in sustainable development. Students will apply qualitative, participatory techniques to monitor progress made by Malawian smallholder farmers in improving their livelihoods through sustainable agricultural technologies. The program will include visits with local and national experts in Lilongwe as well as time spent in rural Malawi interviewing smallholder farmers.

"GFI 3003 is a great opportunity that is unique to our setting here in D.C. We hear from food industry professionals and nonprofit leaders working to ensure food security and education here in the District and across the world."

Eli Sheahen, ‘28

“The Introduction to Food Studies course has allowed me to look at problems affecting food systems, from food production to policy. Dr. Price brings passion and positivity to each class, and encourages everyone to share their unique perspectives during discussions!”

Chloë De Smedt, ‘26

Plant Futures Initiative at GW: Are you interested in sustainable food systems, plant-centric eating, or food justice? Just a foodie looking for a community of other passionate eaters? With the support of the Global Food Institute, GW students invite you to join the effort to start towards building a GW chapter of the nationwide Plant Futures Initiative here at GW. Open to all majors, degree types, and levels of commitment. Fill out this form to express interest.

GFI x Aspen Institute: The Global Food Institute is excited to launch our partnership with the Aspen Institute Food and Society Food Leaders Fellowship Program, which will open up opportunities for GW students and faculty to collaborate on projects with Aspen Institute fellows. If you would like to get involved, please fill out this form and we will keep you in the loop as opportunities arise.

Food Policy Pathways Mentorship Program: Food Policy Pathways (FPP) is a national nonprofit committed to equipping emerging food policy leaders with the skills and networks needed to drive systemic change for a healthier, more resilient food system. They provide access to career preparation and mentorship opportunities with experienced leaders in the field. Interested students should complete an application or reach out to info@foodpolicypathways.org with questions. 

The Chun-wen Shih Scholarship: Scholarship recipients are GW pre-med or medical students interested in integrating traditional Chinese medical practices or integrative medical practice with western medical practices. Apply here! 

We want to lift up your work and share information about events, and opportunities to collaborate. Email us at globalfoodinstitute@gwu.edu.