Sharon Davis, professor of sociology, talks about the issues surrounding the juvenile court system and low income families on Tuesday at the weekly faculty lecture series held in the Campus Center Ballroom. Davis said that there was a correlation between juvenile offenders who are in and out of the prison system and those who have gang affiliation. / photo by Shira O’Neal-Abend
Niki Elliott, clinical professor and co-director of the Center for Neurodiversity, Learning and Wellness, and Sylvia Mac, associate professor of education and director of the Center for Learning Innovation, presented “All are Welcome: A Window into the Experiences of Students with Disabilities at ULV” Tuesday at the Quay Davis Executive Board Room.
During a recent seminar presented by writer, philosopher and La Verne alumnus Jon Hall, titled “Toward World Understanding: The Awakening of Gladdys Muir,” students were given a glimpse into the life of Gladdys Muir, a former La Verne professor who was a prominent figure in the Brethren movement and a peacemaker in society.
Esmeralda Rodriguez, assistant professor of educational counseling, presented her lecture “Troubling the Residual Impact of Child Saving and Mental Hygiene in Behavior Education: The Need for Culturally Sustaining Practices” Tuesday in the Quay Davis Executive Boardroom.
Benjamin Jenkins, archivist and assistant professor of history, presented “War and Peace At La Verne: Soldiers, Conscientious Objectors, Public Servants, and Brethren Values at the University” at the Quay Davis Executive Board Room on Tuesday.