¶À¼ÒºÚÁÏ’s  will host a luncheon featuring a leading racial health researcher from noon to 1:15 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, in Barry Auditorium and online. The event, which includes a free lunch, will explore the role of structural racism in health outcomes and discuss pathways to greater equity in reproductive health.

 

Dr. Rachel Hardeman is a tenured professor at the University of Minnesota’s School of Public Health and is the founding director of the Center for Antiracism Research for Health Equity. A widely published scholar and advisor to organizations such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, she is also deeply engaged in community initiatives focused on maternal health and policy development.

 

Hardeman was named one of Time’s 100 Most Influential People of 2024 for her antiracism research being used to combat the United States’ maternal health crisis.

 

The luncheon is free and open to the public. Registration is requested at .

 

The lecture will also be presented over Zoom, with registration at the same website.

 

Learn more about Hardeman at .

 

This event is part of the Lorentzsen Center’s ongoing mission to explore the question, “How do we build a more trustworthy world?” The center honors the legacy of Norman M. Lorentzsen, a ¶À¼ÒºÚÁÏ alumnus, philanthropist, and former CEO of Burlington Northern. Through keynote events, a podcast, and a regular newsletter, the center fosters conversations on ethical leadership and social responsibility. Dr. Michael J. Chan, the college's vice president for mission and Iinclusion, serves as the center's executive director.