On November 12, 2024, Anthropology students met the film makers of People vs Agent Orange during a pre-screening meet-and-greet in Jubilee. On a cold and blustery evening, the directors Alan Edelson and Kate Taverna shared coffee and hot cocoa with Anthropology majors and minors whose broad backgrounds and interests in history, biology, criminal justice made for many vibrant exchanges. The film makers came to Seton Hall upon the invitation of Dr. Jacob Weger, lead faculty in the Environmental Studies Program and Anthropologist. They spoke about the film and joined a panel discussion with folks from the EPA and Newark community groups focused on environmental challenges arising from the manufacture of Agent Orange in Newark.

L-R Leo C., Kate Taverna (partial), Alan Edelson, Dr. Quizon, Dr. Weger, Elizabeth F., Helen J., Dr. Dimka, Kolu K.

The Anthropology Program is proud to partner with Environmental Studies, led by director Tom Rzeznik, in providing formal and informal learning opportunities in support of innovative programs and events such as these.