Notes: Sampson

Christopher Sampson, a staff member in the Office of Marketing and University Communication, served on the organizing committee for the local “Faith and Democracy” forum at 7 p.m. Thursday (Oct. 16). The event is sponsored by JOSHUA, an interdenominational coalition of Brown County churches addressing social issues. Highlights of the meeting will include discussion of the organization’s involvement in civic affairs such as support for the proposed Brown County drug treatment court, the St. John’s homeless shelter, affordable healthcare and the rights of immigrants. The forum takes place at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church, 2575 S. Webster Ave.