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Kerman Speaks About Her Prison Experience, Criminal Justice Reform

Kerman Speaks About Her Prison Experience, Criminal Justice Reform

Becky Reilly February 27, 2019
'Orange is the New Black' author Piper Kerman discussed her prison experience and prison reform advocacy in Gasson 100 on Tuesday.
Gravity Payments Founder Talks Ethics in Business

Gravity Payments Founder Talks Ethics in Business

Maddie Deye November 30, 2018
The Portico Program and the Winston Center for Leadership and Ethics hosted a lecture titled “Doing What’s Right” on Nov. 19. The forum featured Dan Price, founder of Gravity Payments, who talked about his decision to use his business for social change.
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Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs Discusses Building Community

Aidan Latona October 31, 2017
"Everyday values in our country like opportunity, democracy, fairness, and equality are under attack," Tubbs said.
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Former President of Ireland to Speak at Clough Colloquium

Chris Russo March 2, 2017
As the event will fall during Women’s History Month, it is co-sponsored by the Boston College Women’s Collaborative, the Women’s Center, and the Civic Engagement Committee.
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Former U.S. Attorney General Addresses Students in Small-Group Discussion

Michael Zuppone October 28, 2016
Holder discussed some of the toughest decisions he had to make during his time as attorney general.
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Former CIA Spy Talks Mission in the Soviet Union During the Cold War

Nicholas DeMott April 21, 2016
On Wednesday evening, Bill Plunkert, former CIA spy and BC '68, recounted the years he spent in the Soviet Union during the Cold War spying for the U.S.
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