The Political Economy Project and Dartmouth African Students Association will be hosting Senegalese entrepreneur Magatte Wade and her husband, school founder Michael Strong.

 

On Sunday January 24 at 6 PM in Rockefeller 209, there will be a screening of the award-winning documentary "Poverty, Inc.," followed by Q&A with Magatte, who appears in the film. Dinner will be provided.

 

On Monday from 10 AM to noon in the Rockefeller Class of 1930 room, Magatte will speak on the topic, "Beyond Tom's Shoes: Helping the Global Poor Through Business," while Michael will speak on the topic, "Entrepreneurial Solutions to Global Problems." Lunch will be provided.