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February 28, 2003
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The 2003 Visiting Minority Faculty Lecture Series
came to close on Thursday, with a visit by Mr. Tom Hayden, civil
rights activist and former California legislator. The event,
which is sponsored by the College of Osteopathic Medicine, has
brought many prominent figures to MSU's campus to teach to students
and speak on the important issues of diversity, civil rights
and education.
A Freedom Rider during the 1960's, Mr. Hayden has fought hard
for civil rights and equality, as both an activist and a state
legislator. He spoke at length about the struggles of the underprivileged
in this country. He also discussed his own Irish heritage and the
sometimes troubled connection between the black and Irish communities
throughout American history. The speech also mentioned Mr. Hayden's
efforts to help former gang members find jobs and the effort to
rebuild Los Angeles after the riots of the early 1990s.
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This is third year of the Visiting Minority Faculty Lecture Series
and during his opening remarks, Dean William Strampel said he plans
to continue the series next year. The other speakers for the 2003
Series were Dr. Bernice Johnson Reagon, the Rev. Dr. W. Franklyn
Richardson, and MSUCOM professor, Dr. William Anderson. |
Rep. Mike Murphy presents a special citation in honor of Mr. Hayden's
visit to MSUCOM.
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Sponsors:
Office of the Vice President for
Student Affairs and Services
Office of Assistant Provost for
Academic Student Services and Multicultural Issues
Urban Affairs Program
Diagnostic Center for Population and Animal Health
Libraries, Computing and Technology
Undergraduate University Division
College of Social Science
The Graduate School
MSU Extension
Women's Resource Center
The college expresses its appreciation to the following
for their support:
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MSU Office of the Provost
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MSU Asst. Provost and Asst. Vice President for Academic
Human Resources
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MSU Vice President for Student Affairs and Services
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MSU Office of Affirmative Action, Compliance and
Monitoring
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MSU Black Faculty, Staff and Administrators Association
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MSU Black History Committee
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College of Osteopathic Medicine Committee on Diversity.
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