The Sherman Lewis School of Agriculture and Applied Sciences (SL/SAAS) at Langston University cordially invites faculty, staff, students, and community partners to attend an upcoming seminar in the Agribusiness & Applied Economics Seminar Series.

An Economic Perspective: Wealth Building & Financial Markets
February 4, 2026, from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
E.L. Holloway Research Building, Multimedia Room 331
Lunch Provided Following Seminar

Featured Speaker:
DR. CORTNEY COWLEY,
Assistant Vice President, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City

Moderated by:
Dr. NIRODHA DE SILVA,
Assistant Professor of Agribusiness and Applied Economics,
Agribusiness Program Leader,
Director, Agribusiness Analytics & Financial Resource Center (AFRC)

This seminar will provide timely, data-driven insights into today’s economic landscape, with particular emphasis on financial markets, monetary policy, and wealth outcomes that affect individuals, businesses, and communities.

Participants will gain insights into:

• Current economic and financial market conditions
• Interest rates, market dynamics, and wealth-building outcomes
• The Federal Reserve’s role in promoting financial stability
• Data-driven perspectives to support informed economic and financial decision-making

This seminar is open to all members of the LU community and those with an interest in economics, agribusiness, finance, and policy-informed decision-making. We encourage your participation in this engaging and informative discussion.