Stephen Pimpare, professor of American politics & public policy at UNH Manchester, delivered the keynote address at the AmeriCorps VISTA 50th anniversary event in Manchester, NH, on November 23. The event, called Live Free & Serve: 50 Years of VISTA in the Granite State, celebrated VISTA's achievements in N.H. and featured remarks from Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Kelly Ayotte. In addition to his keynote on poverty policy and research, Pimpare also moderated a panel of community members in a discussion about poverty and the impact of VISTA in the state.
Watch Pimpare's keynote address below, and visit the AmeriCorps VISTA YouTube channel to see more presentations from this event and other VISTA 50th anniversary celebrations around the country.
