Vincentian Chair of Social Justice 2024-25

Lecture 1 Information

Poverty is about People: “Faith and Poverty Measurement”
Wednesday, October 16
2–3:15 p.m.
D’Angelo Center, Room 128

Each year, the Vincentian Chair of Social Justice (VCSJ) selects a justice theme with the help of the wider St. John’s community. National and international scholars then contribute to the theme’s exploration.

Sabina Alkire, D.Phil is the 2024-25 Vincentian Chair of Social Justice. She earned a D.Phil in Economics from the University of Oxford. Currently, she is a Professor of Poverty and Human Development and directs the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative at the University of Oxford. Previously, she worked at George Washington University, Harvard University, the United Nations’ Commission on Human Security, and the World Bank.

At St. John’s, she will deliver a series of talks with a central focus on Poverty is about People. You are invited to attend the first presentation on Wednesday, October 16, from 2 to 3:15 p.m. in room 128 of the D’Angelo Center. The lecture is entitled “Faith and Poverty Measurement.” For those who are unable to join us, the talk will be recorded.