Equity, Justice and Social Change:
The Michigan Tradition of Activism and Educational Opportunity
March 2012
In this presidential campaign year, public discourse is focused on the economy in a unique way and new social movements have taken shape across the political spectrum. Questions of access and fairness remain central to these discussions.
Throughout this month the university will offer several opportunities for the campus community to engage in conversations about these issues.
The lecture series, “Equity, Justice and Social Change: The Michigan Tradition of Activism and Educational Opportunity,” will provide information about Michigan’s longstanding tradition of activism and social justice, and create opportunities to learn about and reflect upon current social issues.
Presentations in the series include:
March 9, Financing the University of Michigan featuring Provost Phil Hanlon
5:15 pm, 1670 Computer + Science Engineering Building, North Campus
March 13, Growing Up Activist:
Discussion of U-M Faculty from Activist Family
7:30 pm,
Walter and Leonore Annenberg Auditorium, Room 1120, Weill Hall
Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy
March 16, History of U-M Activism featuring Dr. James J. Duderstadt, President Emeritus and Professor of Science and Engineering
5 pm, Walter and Leonore Annenberg Auditorium, Room 1120 Weill Hall
Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy
Objective: To survey activist movements over time including: group organizing, street marches, political lobbying, cultural politics, law based strategies, economic boycotts, and others.
Speaker: Dr. James J. Duderstadt, President Emeritus and Professor of Science
Introduction by: Joseph Lichterman, Editor in Chief, Michigan Daily
March 19, Michigan's Controversial Emergency Manager Law: A panel discussion on fundamental issues of governance
4 pm, Walter and Leonore Annenberg Auditorium, Room 1120, Weill Hall
Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy
Hosted by: The Center for Local, State, and Urban Policy, The Ford School of Public Policy
Panelists:
The Honorable Dayne Walling, Mayor, City of Flint, M
Mr. Joseph Harris, Emergency Manager, City of Benton Harbor, MI
Mr. Brandon Jessup, Chairman and CEO, Michigan
Robert Fraser, Oversees Local Government Services Bureau
Free and open to the public. Seating is limited and tickets are required. Tickets will be available starting Monday, March 12 at the Michigan Union Ticket Office during regular business hours. ONE TICKET PER PERSON.
This event will be live web-streamed; a link to the web-stream will be posted here on the day of the event at least 30 minutes prior to the start time. Limited overflow seating will be available in Weill Hall, Room 1110.
March 22, Financing the University of Michigan featuring Provost Phil Hanlon
5:15 pm, Michigan League, Kalamazoo Room
March 27, American Inequality: A University of Michigan conversation on the growing income and education gaps in America a panel moderated by Paul N. Courant, University Librarian and Dean of Libraries
7 pm, Michigan League, Vandenberg Room
Hosted by: The Ford School of Public Policy
Moderated by Paul N. Courant, University Librarian and Dean of Libraries; Harold T. Shapiro Collegiate Professor of Public Policy; Arthur F. Thurnau Professor; Professor of Economics; and Professor of Information
Panelists:
Sheldon H. Danziger, Henry J. Meyer Distinguished University Professor of Public Policy, Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy; Research Professor, Population Studies Center; Director, National Poverty Center
Susan M. Dynarski, Associate Professor of Public Policy, Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy; Associate Professor of Education, School of Education
Joel B. Slemrod, Paul W McCracken Professor of Business Economics, Professor of Business Economics & Public Policy, Stephen M Ross School of Business; Professor of Economics and Chair, College of LSA
March 29, The Office of Academic Multicultural Initiatives 25th Anniversary Symposium: Conversations on Serving Underrepresented Students: Best Practices, Challenges, Successes and the Future
8 am – 1 pm, Great Lakes Room, Palmer Commons
The symposium is the first of a series of events being held in 2012 – 2013 to commemorate OAMI’s 25th anniversary.
The symposium will bring together students, faculty and staff panels at the University of Michigan to participate in discussions on issues facing underrepresented students. The symposium also will highlight the efforts of those on campus that have developed effective strategies, programs and pedagogies to address the challenges faced by our students.
This event is free and open to the public. Participants can register at:
http://www.oami.umich.edu/programs/anniversaryRegistration.html