November 3, 2009 | LaGuardia Community College
November 3, 2009—How does hate impact our society? That question will be addressed at a Queens forum conference to be held at LaGuardia Community College on November 20. The event is free and open to the public.
The event will feature keynote speakers Deputy Mayor Dennis Walcott of Education and Community Development and Commissioner Patricia Gatling of the New York City Commission on Human Rights. Following the speeches will be a panel discussion headed by experts in the educational and health care fields and from the corporate sector.
The forum, entitled, “Creating an Inclusive Society: Revisiting the American Dream,” will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the College’s Little Theatre at 31-10 Thomson Avenue, Long Island City.
There is no fee and seating is limited. If interested in attending, please register by calling (212) 983-4800, ext 120; or e-mailing Queensforum@gmail.com; or visiting www.communityuplink.net/AmericanDream.htm.
The event is sponsored by the Queens Forum, a joint venture by LaGuardia and the Jewish Community Relations Council of New York.
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Located in Long Island City, Queens in New York City, LaGuardia Community College, part of the City University of New York, is a nationally recognized leader among community colleges. Founded in 1971, the College is recognized as an innovator in educating students who are under prepared for college work and/or are not primary English speakers. A catalyst for development in western Queens and beyond, LaGuardia serves New Yorkers and immigrants from 163 countries through over 50 majors and certificate programs, enabling career advancement and transfer to four-year colleges at twice the national average. Visit www.laguardia.edu to learn more.
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