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| - Center on Race and Social Problems, School of Social Work, University of Pittsburgh All lectures are in the School of Social Work Conference Center, 2017 Cathedral of Learning, from noon to 1.30 pm. Lunch is provided; registration is not required.
* Wednesday, October 27, 2010
* "Race, Racism, and Mental Health in Asian American Communities"
* Sumie Okazaki, Associate Professor of Counseling Psychology, New York University
* Tuesday, November 9, 2010
* "Race, Class, and Student Achievement in KIPP Middle Schools"
* Philip M. Gleason, Senior Fellow, Mathematica
* Wednesday, December 8, 2010
* "Columnizing in a Post-Racial World"
* Tony Norman, Columnist, Pittsburgh Post Gazette The mission of the center is to conduct applied social science research on race, color, and ethnicity and their influence on the quality of life for all Americans. The lecture series provides an opportunity for faculty, students, and community members to engage in race-related discussions of mutual interest. The law firm Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC has generously sponsored this speaker series. Questions? Contact the Center for Race & Social Problems at 412-624-7382 or crsp@pitt.edu.
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