The cohort will meet eight times in Collegeville. At each meeting, experts on critical issues facing rural communities will present to the Fellows. The schedule is as follows:
Inaugural meeting
November 8 (9am) – 9 (4pm), 2021
at Saint John’s Abbey Guesthouse
Due to the Covid-19 public health crisis, the inaugural meeting of this program may be held virtually.
Guest presenters:
- TBD
The Changing Face of Minnesota and Its Implications for the Future
February 7 (9am) – 8 (4pm), 2022
at Saint John’s Abbey Guesthouse
Guest presenters:
- TBD
The Rural Economy
May 16 (9am) – 17 (4pm), 2022
at Collegeville Institute
Guest presenters:
- TBD
Health Care and Social Services in Rural Minnesota
August 15 (9 am) – 16 (4pm), 2022
at Collegeville Institute
Guest presenters:
- TBD
Immigration as an Opportunity and a Challenge
November 14 (9am) – 15 (4pm), 2022
at Saint John’s Abbey Guesthouse
Guest presenters:
- TBD
The Environment
February 6 (9am) – 7 (4pm), 2023
at Saint John’s Abbey Guesthouse
Guest presenters:
- TBD
Debilitating Issues in Rural Life (poverty, addictions, & others)
May 22 (noon) – 23 (noon), 2023
at Collegeville Institute
Guest presenters:
- TBD
Capstone Gathering
August 14, 15, and 16, 2023
at Collegeville Institute
Guest presenters:
- TBD