Amidst the ongoing genocide and starvation campaign against Gaza, organizations like MOLD Magazine harness the power of design and food to amplify the voices of the oppressed and catalyze movements for freedom. MOLD's “Palestine” page features poetic articles and interviews of artists and authors. I prompt my fellow students to visit the magazine's site for themselves to read, learn, and advocate.

In April 2024, the University of Oregon College of Design will host the 29th annual HOPES Conference, continuing a tradition that began three decades ago with students here on our campus. I had the privilege of speaking with the conference's Director of Outreach to learn more about its history, mission, and what attendees can expect from this year's event. She described its focus as “sustainability through a structural lens.”