Harjit K. Arora, professor of economics at Le Moyne College, and Ramon E. Rivera, adjunct professor at Syracuse University College of Law and immigration attorney with Mackenzie Hughes, LLP, will address U.S. immigration policy, the labor market and economic growth in the second event of the spring 2008 Intelligent Conversation Series sponsored by University College of Syracuse University and Le Moyne College. The lecture takes place Wednesday, April 16, at 7 p.m. in Grewen Auditorium at Le Moyne College.
The pair will discuss how a shortage of workers in a variety of fields across the country hinders economic growth and promotes outsourcing of businesses. They will also explain how current U.S. immigration policy actually contributes to the number of illegal immigrants in the United States.
All events in the series are free and open to the public. For additional information, call (315) 445-4673 or e-mail
lessunla@lemoyne.edu. All events take place on the Le Moyne College campus. Parking is available in Lot C off Springfield Road.
University College of Syracuse University offers a variety of community programs, including seminars, lecture series, speaker forums and workshops. For more information, call (315) 443-YeSU or
visit http://www.yesu.syr.edu.
