Students as Agents of Transformative Change

Necessary Trouble: Thinking with the Legacy of John R. Lewis

“Every generation leaves behind a legacy. What that legacy will be is determined by the people of that generation. What legacy do you want to leave behind?” ― John Lewis

Ready for some Necessary Trouble? In anticipation and in honor of the dedication of John R. Lewis College at the University of California, Santa Cruz, the Division of Social Sciences, Colleges Nine and Ten, the Institute for Social Transformation, and the Center for Racial Justice are organizing five events centered on topics exemplified by the life of Representative John Lewis.

At UC Santa Cruz, we believe that the real change is us. This series will highlight the efforts of faculty, students, staff, community leaders, and alumni in their commitments to social and racial justice, civic engagement and democracy. It is an opportunity for us all to reflect on how we can help carry John R. Lewis’ legacy forward in the future.

Featured Speakers:

Xavier Livermon

Chris Cuadrado

Mak Aruta Konefał

Ivan Vega 

Elias Solorio

Ileana Waddy

More detailed information at: 

https://transform.ucsc.edu/john-lewis-college-event-series 

Join us in-person or virtually!

This is a hybrid event, presented both in-person and virtually. Seating is limited, so please register early if you want to attend in-person. Event starts promptly at 4 p.m. in the University Center, College Nine Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95064 (above the College Nine/Ten Dining Hall).

*Please note that UC Santa Cruz has COVID-19 guidelines for in-person events and masks are still required. If attending in-person, you will be asked to provide proof of vaccination OR a recent negative COVID-19 test result taken within 72 hours of the start of the event (must be a lab PCR test; home tests/antigen tests are not valid).