RUTHERFORD, NJ – The new School of Arts and Sciences Dean’s Lecture Series will proudly launch on Tuesday, November 16, at 6pm at Ray’s Place in  Education Commons on the Rutherford campus. It is open to the public.

The mission of the lecture series is to showcase high-impact topics in Humanities and the Sciences. The series will convene scholars and thought leaders whose work provides innovative perspectives and explores current societal trends, social justice, and ethical issues. This series proposes to engage, understand, and highlight various ideas aimed at creating a more just, equitable, and compassionate society. The presentations are targeted to a broad audience that includes students, faculty, interested members of the university community, and the public.

The inaugural lecture entitled, “The Jelani Tree,” features Caroline Brewer, author and Pulitzer Prize nominee who will be honoring the life of the late Carol Manigault, a former and beloved professor of mathematics at the University. Professor Manigault passed away suddenly in September 2020. A reception and book signing will follow.

Seating is limited. Please RSVP via their QR Code by November 10 or email Dean Mildred Mihlon at mihlonm@felician.edu.