One Woman's Journey: From a Kenyan Village School to an American University
Thursday, 11 Mar 2021 at 7:00 pm – See WebEx Link
WebEx Link: https://iastate.webex.com/iastate/onstag...a81567acb9Dr. Ebby Luvaga was born and raised in rural Kenya. The presentation will walk the audience through Dr. Luvaga’s journey from her small village in Western Kenya to becoming the only member of her extended family to earn a PhD and go on to teach at an American University. Through that journey Dr. Luvaga will share her perspective on gender and development across the globe.
Ebby Luvaga is a Teaching Professor in the Department of Economics at Iowa State University, and also serves as the Coordinator for Undergraduate Advising. She plays significant roles in the department’s three undergraduate programs, focusing on activities related to advising, recruitment and retention, teaching, and administration. She has been involved in leading student study abroad programs for over 20 years. Women's Week 2021
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