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Dr. Jody Lewen discusses Mount Tamalpais College, providing higher education to incarcerated people at San Quentin. Learn how prison education reduces recidivism and transforms lives and communities.
Join us for an inspiring evening with Dr. Jody Lewen, founder and president of Mount Tamalpais College at San Quentin State Prison.
Dr. Lewen will share her groundbreaking work in prison education and its profound impact on incarcerated individuals and society at large.
Mount Tamalpais College, under Dr. Lewen's leadership, has become a beacon of hope and transformation. As the first accredited independent liberal arts college dedicated to serving incarcerated students, it offers a rigorous Associate of Arts degree program and College Preparatory Program, free of charge, to approximately 300 people at San Quentin.
In this talk, Dr. Lewen will discuss:
Dr. Lewen's work has garnered national recognition, including the National Humanities Medal from President Barack Obama in 2016. Her insights into the transformative power of education for incarcerated individuals are both compelling and crucial for understanding the role of education in criminal justice reform.
This event is a unique opportunity to learn about an innovative approach to addressing one of society's most pressing issues. Dr. Lewen's story is not just about education; it's about human potential, second chances, and the power of learning to change lives and communities.
Don't miss this chance to be inspired and informed about the vital intersection of education, social justice, and human dignity.
AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Talk/Lecture |
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The Library was designed by the firm of Bull, Stockwell, and Allen. The architectural style is that of the 19th century railroad yard in Tiburon.
The site is part of the landfill of the 1890s done to create the railroad yard. Windows frame views of the marsh lands and Old St. Hilary's Open Space preserve.
The expanded library was designed by Brown Reynolds Watford Architecture and added approximately 9,000 square feet, bringing the total size of the library to about 19,500 square feet.