Newswise — U.S. foreign policy: Wayne Moyer, professor of political science, Grinnell College; Ph.D., Yale University; Moyer directed the college's Rosenfield Program in Public Affairs, Human Rights, and International Relations for more than 20 years, bringing to campus renowned authorities on world politics.

Race in America: Katya Gibel Mevorach, associate professor of anthropology, Grinnell College; Ph.D., Duke Univeristy; Her research is on race, racism, American culture, and ethnicity.

Poverty and the economy: Bill Ferguson, professor of economics, has background in macroeconomics—specifically fiscal policy, taxes, income distribution, and how institutions shape economic growth.

Bill Kelly, visiting associate professor of economics, worked for many years in the credit union industry in addition to his academic career. He can address the financial markets and the consumer credit crunch.