Kozol is the author of Death at an Early Age, Illiterate America, and Amazing Grace, among others, and he is a respected critic of the American education system. Dr. Okur offers a unique historical look at the underground railroad and uses music and slides to tell slaves' stories of escape to freedom. This program looks at men's violence against women by discussing issues such as rape, sexual harassment, and gender-based discrimination. Rackin, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania, will focus on the actual women Shakespeare would have known during his life and their impact on his work. Evening Lecture Series presentations will also be held in Leffler Chapel and Performance Center.
Admission is free to all events, and all are open to the public.