Date: 4/1/2025
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Guyon Auditorium - Morris Library
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM - Guyon Auditorium - Morris Library: The Center for Dewey Studies at SIU presents the latest in our Dewey Dialogues Public Lecture series. Jennifer Lampkins, “The Center for Empowerment and Justice: A Unique Approach to Servicing Marginalized Communities”Jennifer Lampkins has been the Executive Director of the Center for Empowerment and Justice for two years and has been involved with the Center for more than three years. She has two degrees in psychology and sociology, which have given her the educational background and foundation required for the challenging project. Jennifer has been key to the continued function of a unique non-profit that is dedicated to ensuring marginalized people receive essential resources and services in an environment they can trust. She will be joined by fellow board-members Bernie Henneberger and Michael Lood. The Center for Dewey Studies is the home of research, publishing, and outreach focused on the life, work, and legacy of the American philosopher and educator John Dewey. Our Dewey Dialogues Public Lecture Series continues Dewey’s legacy by presenting publicly accessible talks on topics such as the importance of eduction, democracy and community life, and science and technology as practical arts for the public good.
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