Pasco-Hernando State College to Host MLK Lecture Series

From Pasco-Hernando State College: Pasco-Hernando State College (PHSC) will host the 32nd annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Lecture Series featuring “Reflecting on The Little Rock Nine, 60 Years Later” presented by Patricia L. Griffen, Ph.D., clinical psychologist with Clinical Psychology Services, Inc.

Two presentations are scheduled over a two-day period offered at no cost:

• Wednesday, January 18 - 10 a.m. – Conference Center, Porter Campus at Wiregrass Ranch, Wesley Chapel, 2727 Mansfield Blvd.
• Thursday, January 19 - 9:45 a.m. – Performing Arts Center, West Campus, New Port Richey, 10230 Ridge Road

Griffen, an independent clinical practitioner, who as a student, was at the forefront of the integration movement in Arkansas at the Ouachita Baptist University.

“We are grateful to have Dr. Griffen as a guest lecturer to engage our faculty, staff, students, and the community when the topics of race, social justice and equality issues are hot national topics,” said Imani D. Asukile, director of global and multicultural awareness and special assistant to the president.

The public is invited to attend; school and organization groups are welcome. For more information, contact the PHSC information center at 1-855-NOW-PHSC or visit www.phsc.edu.

Pasco-Hernando State College (PHSC) serves the educational needs and interests of its community by awarding certificates, diplomas, associate and baccalaureate degrees. As a comprehensive, multicampus learning-centered institution, PHSC utilizes various instructional modalities and support services. PHSC provides an accessible, diverse teaching and learning environment rich with opportunities for students to achieve academic success and cultural growth in a global society.

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