April 4, 2016
Who:
Individual expert speakers on topics related to economics, history, political science, anthropology, multicultural studies, philosophy, law and more.
What:
Political Economy Days – a series of talks on a variety of political, economic and historical topics.
When:
Wednesday, April 13, 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 14, 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Where:
Palomar College
1140 West Mission Road, San Marcos 92069
(specific rooms listed in the attached schedule)
Why:
This lecture series is designed to expose students and community members to ideas and applications of political, economic, and historical thought, presented by a diverse group of experts. The schedule of speakers is listed below.
Who is invited:
Everyone – Palomar College students, faculty and staff, and community members. Attendance
is limited to the capacity of each room. Palomar College students will be given first priority.
Cost:
Free.
Parking:
Members of the community may obtain a temporary parking pass at the Palomar College Police Department building to the left of the front (Mission Road) entrance to the college.
Contact:
Teresa Laughlin, Chair of Economics, History & Political Science and Faculty, Economics
760-744-1150, ext.2851; tlaughlin@palomar.edu
Peter Bowman, Political Science
760-744-1150, ext. 2416; pbowman@palomar.edu
Travis Ritt, History
760-744-1150, ext. 2753; tritt@palomar.edu
Sheila Atkins, Academic Department Assistant, Economics, History and Political Science
760-744-1150, ext. 2412; pbowman@palomar.edu
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Media Contacts:
Melinda Finn, Public Affairs, 760-744-1150, ext. 2365, mfinn@palomar.edu
Laura Gropen, Director, Public Affairs, 760-744-1150, ext. 2152, lgropen@palomar.edu
Teresa Laughlin, Chair, Economics, History & Political Science and Faculty, Economics,
760-744-1150, ext.2851; tlaughlin@palomar.edu
Peter Bowman, Faculty, Political Science, 760-744-1150, ext. 2416, pbowman@palomar.edu
Travis Ritt, Faculty, History, 760-744-1150, ext 2753, tritt@palomar.edu
Political Economy Lecture Schedule April 13th & 14th
Wednesday, April 13th
| 8:00 – 9:20 a.m. |
Travis Ritt, Associate Professor of World History, Palomar College: Misconceptions about Islam
MD 157 |
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| 9:30- 10:50 a.m. |
Seth Hill, Assistant Professor of Political Science, UCSD: Primary Elections and Political Polarization.
MD 157 |
Martin Japtok, Associate Professor of Africana Studies, Palomar College: Colorblind Racism–When Nobody’s a Racist but we have all the Effects Of Racism
SSC -1 (Governing Board Rm) |
| 11:00 a.m.- 12:20 p.m. |
Dick Eiden, Civil Rights Attorney:
Why ‘Black Lives Matter’ Matters MD 157 |
Dale Squires, Professor of Economics, Scripps Institute: Fisheries and the Impact on the Economy
MD 305 |
| 12:30 – 1:50 p.m. |
Amber Colbert, Adjunct Professor of Sociology, Palomar College: Fixing the System: A Look at our Criminal Justice System
MD – 157 |
Tiffany Sargeant, Adjunct Professor of Economics & Group Advisory Fellow, San Francisco Federal Reserve: Can you Head the Fed? The purpose and functions of the Federal Reserve and a closer look at the Dual Mandate
MD 315 |
| 2:00- 3:20 p.m. |
Marisol Clark-Ibanez, Associate Professor of Sociology, CSU San Marcos: The Educational Journeys of Undocumented Latino Students: Promising Practices and Challenges
MD 157 |
Ian Ruskin: Actor trained at The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London
One Man Show: To Begin the World Over Again: The Life of Thomas Payne Brubeck Theatre |
Thursday, April 14th
| 8:00 – 9:20 a.m. |
Marquesa Cook-Whearty, Assistant Professor of Communication Studies, Palomar College: Death Act: Visual Communication as a Catalyst to Social Activism
MD 157 |
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| 9:30- 10:50 a.m. |
Susan Miller, Associate Professor of Sociology & Devon Smith, Assistant Professor of Sociology, Palomar College: Feminism and the Role of Women in Politics
MD 157 |
Michael Byron, Adjunct Professor of Political Science, Palomar College, Mesa College & Mira Costa College: Accelerating Global Warming: A Near-Term Existential Threat, Requiring A Corresponding Political Response.
SSC -1 (Governing Board Rm) |
| 11:00 a.m.- 12:20 p.m. |
Gary Castaneda, Adjunct Professor of Political Science, Palomar College & San Diego City College: Theoretical Origins of World War I and Applications for Contemporary International Politics
MD 157 |
Kenneth McMullen, Adjunct Professor of History, Palomar College: The Role of the Navy in the Vietnam War
SSC -1 (Governing Board Rm) |
| 12:30 – 1:50 p.m. |
Gerald Doppelt, Professor of Philosophy, UCSD: What is Social Justice?
MD 157 |
Harold Berry, Adjunct Professor of History, Palomar College: Waiting for MacArthur
SSC -1 (Governing Board Rm) |
| 2:00- 3:20 p.m. |
Faculty-Student Panel: Being LGBTQ in the Classroom.
MD 157 |