Part of The Cesar E. Chavez Higher Education Speaker Series

 ROCKLIN – Does an African American President mean an end to racism? This question will be one of many addressed at an open forum discussion on the historical, socio-political and cultural transformation of diversity in America. The forum will be held at the Sierra College Rocklin Campus in the Dietrich Theatre on Thursday, April 8, 2010 from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m.

 As part of The Cesar E. Chavez Higher Education Speaker Series, this forum is sponsored by the New Legacy Committee, Associated Students of Sierra College, Equal Employment Opportunity Advisory Committee and the Civility Project Committee of Sierra College. 

A distinguished panel of speakers will include:

    * Dr. Jack Scott, California Community College Chancellor
    * Dr. Clarence Walker, History Professor, University of California, Davis
    * Dr. Bruce Haynes, Associate Professor of Sociology, UC, Davis
    * Dr. Thomas J. Nussbaum, Chancellor Emeritus, California Community Colleges  Professor, McGeorge School of Law 

Opening remarks will be given by Dr. Reyes Ortega, Chair, New Legacy Committee. The program will be moderated by Superintendent/President, of Sierra College,Dr. Leo E. Chavez. 

This discussion is free and open to all Sierra College students, faculty, and staff as well as to the public. For more information, contact Dr. Reyes Ortega at (916) 660-7408 or reyesortega@sierracollege.edu 

The Sierra College Rocklin Campus is located at 5000 Rocklin Road in Rocklin, CA. There is a $2 parking fee on campus. Parking permits can be purchased at machines located throughout the campus parking lot.