“The Ethical Role of the Public University”

Peggy Downes Baskin Ethics Lecture / Alumni Weekend Faculty Keynote

with Bettina Aptheker and Marlene Tromp

Bettina Aptheker, distinguished professor and Peggy and Jack Baskin Foundation Presidential Chair for Feminist Studies, will deliver the weekend’s faculty keynote address and this year’s Baskin Ethics Lecture. Aptheker, an alumna herself, created one of the country’s largest and most influential introductory feminist studies courses, taken by more than 16,000 UC Santa Cruz students over the last four decades. Aptheker will talk about the ethical role of the public university and its potential to be a center of courage, insight, and principled rational discourse. Marlene Tromp, Campus Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor will join her in conversation.

Register today to be part of this compelling discussion!

Register here: http://alumniweekend.ucsc.edu/sessions/faculty-keynote/