Faculty members at Missouri Western State University will participate in a symposium called “With this Ring: The Future of Same-Sex Marriages” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14 in Popplewell Hall, room 304. The symposium is free and open to the public.
Drs. Jonathan Euchner, Steven Greiert, Melinda Kovàcs, Edwin Taylor and moderator Dan Radke will discuss the politics and constitutionality of this current political issue. They will explore the status of same-sex marriages in the United States and whether the equal protection clause demands they be recognized.
For more information, contact the Department of Economics, Political Science and Sociology at 816-271-5870.
Missouri Western State University is a comprehensive regional university providing a blend of traditional liberal arts and professional degree programs. The university offers student-centered, high quality instruction that focuses on experience-based learning, community service, and state-of-the-art technology. Missouri Western is located in St. Joseph, Mo., and is committed to the educational, economic, cultural and social development of the region it serves. Visit www.missouriwestern.edu.