Missouri Western State University’s political science faculty members will hold a panel discussion on affirmative action in honor of Constitution Day at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17 in Kemper Recital Hall, Spratt Hall 101. The event is free and open to the public.
“Whose Advantage is it Anyway? A Discussion of Affirmative Action” will focus on the issues that affirmative action was created to address, recent rulings of the U.S. Supreme Court, and possible alternative approaches to ensuring equity.
Participants include Drs. Jonathan Euchner, Melinda Kovács and Edwin Taylor, faculty members in the political science program. They will present information and participate in a question-and-answer session with the audience.
For more information, contact Dr. Kovács at mkovacs@missouriwestern.edu.
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.