June Lecture: Gross History

From bad hygiene to bad habits, we humans have a long history of being gross people. Come to SASS and give in to the Gross.

Event details:

With talks on:

  • The Gross History of Ambergris
  • Gross Incompetence: Congress’ Response to the AIDS Epidemic
  • Superfund USA: Hazardous Waste and Harmful Politics

Lecture details:

The Gross History of Ambergris

Historic gastronomist Sarah Lohman regales us with the tales of a mysterious, sought-after substance that is thought to be puked up by Sperm Whales. 

Gross Incompetence: Congress’ Response to the AIDS Epidemic

Bella Pori of the New York State Assembly teaches us how NOT to respond in a crisis. 

Superfund USA: Hazardous Waste and Harmful Politics

Urban Historian Inna Guzenfeld discusses the history of the Superfund act and why cleanup remains complicated. Shout out to our friends in Greenpoint & Gowanus!