“What so bad about stealing?”, “The Seagull,” and “Human Needs and Global Resources” are all happening soon at Wheaton College.

2/25: Philosophy Lecture – “What’s so bad about stealing?”

Associate Professor of Philosophy at Saint Louis University Susan Brower-Toland will present a lecture titled “What’s so bad about stealing? Augustine and the Theft of the Pears,” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, February 25. Dr. Brower-Toland will focus on Augustine’s view of sin. Her research and teaching interests include medieval philosophy, philosophy of mind, and philosophy of religion. Free and open to the public, this lecture will be held in room 339 of Blanchard Hall, located at 501 College Avenue in Wheaton. For more information, call the Philosophy Department at 630.752.5040.

2/24-27: Arena Theater presents “The Seagull”

Arena Theater at Wheaton College is staging “The Seagull,” February 24-27. Written by Anton Chekhov and translated by Tom Stoppard, “The Seagull” is an exciting exploration of what enables a person to pursue a vision, despite fears of personal mediocrity and the challenges of public criticism. Nightly performances take place at Arena Theater at 8 p.m., with a matinee performance at 2 p.m. on Saturday, February 27. The Theater is located in Jenks Hall at 433 North Howard Street in Wheaton. Tickets cost $8-$10 and may be purchased at Arena Theater’s Box Office. For more information, call 630.752.5800.

2/26-27: Human Needs and Global Resources Symposium

The Human Needs and Global Resources (HNGR) department at Wheaton College presents its 5th Annual Symposium February 26-27. This year’s symposium, “Strengthening What Remains” will examine how the transformation of economic and political structures in conflict and post-war areas alleviates poverty and hunger, thus creating a context for peace.

International development consultant Jonathan Greenham of USAID in Afghanistan, will present the plenary address titled “Negotiating Post-War Complexities: The Tightrope between the Tyranny of the Present and Long-Term Transformation” at 7 p.m. Friday, February 26. Mr. Greenham brings three decades of experience as a highly qualified agricultural and economic consultant in developing countries throughout Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, including several post-war and conflict regions. The plenary address takes place in Coray Auditorium, located at 421 North Chase Avenue in Wheaton.

Through panel discussions and workshops, additional symposium speakers will discuss how development initiatives that bring together agriculture, economic development, and political advocacy play an integral role in preventing further conflict, reducing poverty, and addressing hunger.

This two-day event sponsored by John Deere is free and open to the public. For schedule information, call HNGR at 630.752.5199 or visit www.wheaton.edu/HNGR

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