Civil rights activist and former presidential candidate Rev. Jesse Jackson visited the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ to speak about the importance of diversity in the technology industry during a special event at Kane Hall, Dec. 2.
In his lecture, Jackson also addressed the topics of civil rights and student engagement in the public policy process. A question-and-answer session with audience members followed. The event was presented by the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Office of the Provost and the Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity in collaboration with Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ campus partners and the Seattle Urban League.
Jackson’s talk aired on Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµTV and can also be
Prior to the lecture, Jackson took time to do media interviews and attend a reception with Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ leaders, faculty, staff, students and community members.
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