February 22, 2018

Who:

Bryan Stevenson, best-selling author of Just Mercy and Executive Director of the Equal Justice Initiative.

What:

Stevenson will discuss his book and his work as a public interest lawyer as part of the Palomar College Student Equity Speaker Series.

When:

Wednesday, March 7, 2018
5:00 p.m.

Where:

California Center for the Arts

340 N. Escondido Blvd.

Escondido, CA 92025

Why:

In keeping with its commitment to equity and community engagement, Palomar College invites students and members of the public to experience this free special engagement with Bryan Stevenson, a national thought leader who has written and litigated extensively on social justice in the U.S.

“Just Mercy exposes the inequalities within our justice system,” said Palomar College President, Dr. Joi Lin Blake. “It reminds us that we each have a responsibility to raise our critical consciousness, act purposefully and lead with compassion.”

Palomar College is committed to enhancing equity by creating an educational environment in which each person has a chance to fully develop his or her potential. Our student equity programming promotes and improves student success through increased support services, student engagement activities, equity dialogue and off-campus learning experiences.

Tickets & RSVP:

The event is free; RSVP required. Please RSVP online at www.palomar.edu/bryanstevenson.

More information:

Laura Gropen, Director, Public Affairs, 760-744-1150, ext. 2152
Tom Pfingsten, Public Affairs, 760-744-1150, ext. 2360

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MEDIA CONTACTS:

Laura Gropen, Director, Public Affairs, 760-744-1150, ext. 2152, lgropen@palomar.edu

Tom Pfingsten, Public Affairs, 760-744-1150, ext. 2960, tpfingsten@palomar.edu