UWM Student Union - Distinguished Lecture Series

Advance tickets: UWM Students FREE
(Pick up at the UWM Bookstore with your student ID)

UWM Students may receive one complimentary ticket (while available)
at the door with their student ID

Join us for an evening of poetry with spoken word artist/actor Saul Williams. The multi-talented Williams debuted in the film SLAM and since has released several spoken word CDs–most recently The Inevitable Rise and Liberation of Niggy Tardust (2007)–and has authored several books of poetry: The Seventh Octave, She, Said the Shotgun to the Head and The Dead Emcee Scrolls: The Lost Teachings of Hip Hop. Known also for his work in film and television, the former Grand Slam Champion continues to explore social consciousness through his work. His artistry provokes deep introspective thought in hopes of bringing about positive change.

Haiti's youngest rising music star Rosemond Jolissaint opens this unique evening with his amazing voice, enchanting guitar and inspirational lyrics.

Sponsored by UWM Union Programming, UWM Union Sociocultural Programming and Third World Action. Tickets may be purchased at the UWM Bookstore by calling 414-229-4201 or 1-800-662-5668. For more information, contact UWM Union Programming, 414-229-3728.

The UWM Distinguished Lecture Series Presents:
An Evening with Jonathan Kozol
Public Education, Poverty, Race and Segregation

7:30PM
Union Wisconsin Room
Advance tickets: UWM Students FREE
(Pick up at the UWM Bookstore with your student ID)
$5 Non-UWM Students
$8 Staff/Faculty/Alumni
$10 General Public

A sign language interpreter will be provided
A reception and book signing will follow the lecture

Join us for an evening with Dr Jonathon Kozol, internationally known author and spokesman on issues relating to educational reform, urban education, and social justice. Dr. Kozol has researched, written and devoted four decades of his life to issues of education advocacy and social equality. Jonathan Kozol embodies a fusion of intelligence, experience, and resolve. Some books by Kozol include Death at an Early Age (National Book Award), Rachel and Her Children (Robert F. Kennedy Book Award), Savage Inequalities (New England Book Award), The Shame of the Nation (New York Times bestseller), and Letters to a Young Teacher.

Tickets may be purchased at the UWM Bookstore by calling 414-229-4201 or 1-800-662-5668. For more information, contact UWM Union Sociocultural Programming, 414-229-6998.

Sponsored by English Education Association, UWM Union Programming, UWM Union Sociocultural Programming, UWM Education Outreach, UWM School of Education, UWM School of Social Welfare, UWM Department of Africology, UWM Bookstore, Students for a Democratic Society, Milwaukee Teachers' Education Association, Rethinking Schools, Educators' Network for Social Justice.