Thinking Food at the Intersections
Unearthing the Systemic Roots of Food Inequity
Thinking Food is a year-long initiative that unearths the systemic roots of food inequity through humanities-based programs: bridging cultural histories, current realities, and public imagination.
Funded by the Mellon Foundation Sawyer Seminars, Thinking Food features scholarly conversations and cultural programming that culminate in quarterly colloquia for the 2024-2025 academic year. Invited speakers, UC Davis faculty, and students examine how food justice extends beyond basic nourishment to encompass cultural narratives and identities.
Through interdisciplinary approaches and discussions with activists, artists, chefs, and food chain workers, we aim to unearth the narratives and symbols that shape food systems and their influence on contemporary and future struggles for justice.
Join us in bridging historical, current, and future perspectives through scholarly dialogues and community conversations throughout the year.
Fall Quarter Events
Beyond Colloquia
In addition to our quarterly colloquia, we will offer reading groups, book talks, chef demos, tastings and more. These events are open to the public. Please visit our related events page for more information.
Our Team
Support the Series
We gratefully accept private donations toward the costs of bringing distinguished speakers to campus and supporting local businesses. If you are interested in volunteering or contributing to the Thinking Food initiative, please reach out to our program coordinator, Elizabeth McQueen.
Our Partners
