Jonathon Kozol seminar

Student Seminar with Jonathan Kozol
March 13th 1:15-3:15pm in the Touhey Forum, Lally Hall
A Student Seminar with renowned guest Jonathan Kozol, best-selling author and
education activist, will be held on March 13, 2008. This exciting event will feature
selected top students who will address leading ideas in Kozol’s works. This promises to
be an inspiring opportunity for both students and faculty. All students and faculty are
welcome to this event.
What do I have to do to be a part of this seminar?
Submit a one-paragraph commentary on any ideas from the writings of Jonathan Kozol;
if possible commentaries can include how Kozol’s writings challenged or influenced the
way you think about an important issue. This commentary should include a question you
would pose to Jonathan Kozol.
INSTRUCTIONS for Student Proposals
• We recommend that you consult with your faculty.
• It helps to be somewhat familiar with Jonathan Kozol’s work.
• Select an aspect/idea from any of Kozol’s works to which you can pose a specific
question for Kozol.
• Type a brief paragraph, about 4-5 sentences, describing an aspect/idea from any
of Kozol’s works regarding which you can pose a specific question.
• Your question may seek further elaboration from Kozol, support his position, or
object to his idea.
• Email your proposal to John Ellis at ellisj@strose.edu. Please include your name,
year, major, and contact information.
-Deadline for submission: Feb. 15, 2008 by 3:00pm
Who will be honored?
All entries will be reviewed by a faculty committee who will select four winning
proposals to be presented by the student authors at the seminar. The four winning
students will also receive a gift certificate to the college bookstore. Proposals will be
selected based upon insightfulness, articulation, originality, and relevance. Each of the
four students will deliver his or her commentary and question (5 mins), to which Kozol
will then respond. He will follow up with an informal discussion and dialogue with all
students and faculty. All students who submit proposals will be officially recognized at
the Seminar.
If you have questions please contact:
Professor Michael Brannigan (michael.brannigan@strose.edu), (518) 485-3789 or
Natasha Witchley (witchleyn376@strose.edu), (315) 725-9093