BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The unique opportunities and needs of rural Indiana will be the focus of the 2024 IU Rural Conference at French Lick Springs Resort on May 13 and 14.
Speakers from around the state will spotlight a range of issues including rural food systems, education challenges, healthcare access and the impact of art in rural communities. The conference will include breakout sessions, discussion tables, demonstrations, poster sessions and networking opportunities.
On May 13, IU Center for Rural Engagement Interim Executive Director Denny Spinner will deliver opening remarks, followed by a keynote address from Indiana Department of Health Commissioner Lindsay Weaver, MD, FACEP. Weaver will speak on the importance of improving the health of Hoosiers through a focus on prevention, data-informed programming and access to care in all corners of the state.
On May 14, IU University Relations Vice President Michael Huber will deliver opening remarks. Keynote speaker Bradley Wilson, Ph.D., will share insights from his leadership at the West Virginia University Center for Resilient Communities, which advances community-engaged research and education programs that generate knowledge and empower individuals, with the goal of building more just, equitable and vibrant communities.