Nevertheless, if you had the time and inclination, over the course of the school year you were treated to the opportunity of listening to and discussing an incredibly diverse array of issues with an impressive collection of individuals. This list does not include another large complement of external and internal speakers participating in such events as Fifth Day Gatherings, Police Research Group colloquia, the Capital Punishment Research Initiative, the Rockefeller College Tuesday Policy Lunch Series, student colloquia, the Albany gathering at the American Society of Criminology meeting, and other activities. To put it mildly, those who were of a mind to take advantage of the scholarly extracurricular presentations sponsored by the School this year had no shortage of opportunities. Thanks to all who participated. And still, the semester is not concluded.
Significant events lie ahead.
On Thursday, May 17, the School will present its Distinguished Public Service Award to Father Peter Young , who has spent over four decades working with men and women to help them overcome addictions and stay out of jail and prison. New York State Attorney General Eliot Spitzer will be the featured speaker. The ceremony, of course, is open to the public and all members of the School community are invited to attend. Then there is the matter of commencement. We are proud of all of our graduate and undergraduate degree recipients.