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    Enrich Your Life: Drawing the Line on the American Dream: U.S. Immigration Policy in the Obama Era

    Presented by Colorado College Summer Festival of the Arts

    July 16, 2009


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    Enrich Your Life: Drawing the Line on the American Dream: U.S. Immigration Policy in the Obama Era
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    Immigration reform is emerging as a hot political issue not only in Colorado, but nationwide. In this evening course, professors Eric Popkin and Hector Suarez will discuss recent history of immigration legislation, focusing on failed border enforcement strategies; the factors that propel migration from Mexico and Central America with special attention given to trade agreements; demand for immigrant labor by U.S. businesses; the current...

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    Immigration reform is emerging as a hot political issue not only in Colorado, but nationwide. In this evening course, professors Eric Popkin and Hector Suarez will discuss recent history of immigration legislation, focusing on failed border enforcement strategies; the factors that propel migration from Mexico and Central America with special attention given to trade agreements; demand for immigrant labor by U.S. businesses; the current process for immigrating legally into the U.S.; and immigration reform legislation to be considered in Colorado and nationally. Participants will have short readings in advance to prepare for the course, and the opportunity to discuss the issues in a small group format. This course includes a buffer dinner, wine, beer, and dessert. Call the CC Arts Festival office to register at 719-389-6098 or register online at http://www.coloradocollege.edu/SummerPrograms/EnrichYourLife/. Sponsored by the CC Summer Festival of the Arts.


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    Admission Info:
    $55


    General Day and Time Info:
    5 p.m.

    Phone: 719-389-6098


    Accessibility Info: Currently, no accessibility information is available for this event.

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