Students invited to submit entries for fair trade essay contest

The Center for Peace and Justice/Center for Global Studies is still seeking essay contest entries on the theme “Fair Trade: A Market-based Approach to Sustainability and Justice.”

The details:

  • Open to George Fox students in bachelor’s or master’s degree programs (who have not yet earned master’s degrees), and to students affiliated with Canaan Fair Trade.
  • Prize: An award of $250 will be given to a student from each group.
  • Competition Guidelines: In 2,000–2,500 words, address the basis, benefits, challenges, and specific impacts of fair trade. Please make sure to provide specific examples (from any region).
  • Entry Deadline: July 1, 2011

Learn more on the Fair Trade page on the university’s website. Questions? Contact Melanie Newell at ext. 2686 or mnewell@georgefox.edu.

Faculty, please tell your students about this contest.

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