Richard Wasserstrom, Professor Emeritus of Philosophy at University of California, Santa Cruz, will speak on "Racism and Affirmative Action" on Monday, April 23, at 7:30 p.m. in the Fillius Events Barn. This lecture is the last in the Levitt Center Speaker Series titled "Inequality and Equity" and is free and open to the public.
Wasserstrom specializes in the ethics of affirmative action and has written widely on the topic as well as on a broad range of ethical issues including the morality of law, war and the right to die. Dr. Wasserstom is a member of the California State Bar and was appointed by the California Supreme Court as counsel in two capital appeals cases in the late 1980's.
Hamilton's Levitt Center is committed to creating opportunities for students to become involved in public affairs. The center contributes to the community through its speakers' series, research projects, surveys and collaborative efforts with local agencies. All events are free and open to the public. For further information, call 315-859-4451 or e-mail stopi@hamilton.edu.
