Tuesday April 7
J. Celeste Lay: Lessons from the First All-Charter School District
Distinguished Speaker Series
Light Hall Theater
7PM
Free Admission
In Public Schools, Private Governance, J. Celeste Lay examines the transformation of public education in New Orleans before and after Hurricane Katrina. She explores how the system shifted from neighborhood schools to a "system of schools" governed by private boards, raising questions about equity and democratic control.
Her talk highlights key lessons from New Orleans and considers what they may mean for other communities, including Silver City.
President's Chamber Music Series: Quarteto Nuevo
Tuesday April 21
Light Hall Theater
7PM
General Admission $20 | Students, Faculty and Staff admitted free with a WNMU ID
Quarteto Nuevo is a Los Angeles–based quartet that blends Western classical technique with Eastern European folk rhythms, Latin grooves and jazz improvisation into one compelling sound.
