"Urban Youth: Fostering Success through GRIT"
Campus Lecture | Tue, May 14 | 11:15am-12:35pm | free | SMC HSS 165
This campus lecture features the symposium’s keynote speaker, author Paul Tough. Mr. Tough is the author of How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character, which has spent 12 weeks on the New York Times best seller list. Mr. Tough is a contributing writer to the New York Times Magazine, where he has written extensively about educating, parenting, poverty, and politics. Mr. Tough’s work on Grit has informed and inspired the Santa Monica College’s GRIT Initiative. The intended audience for this campus lecture is students, faculty, and staff.
Keynote Luncheon | Tue, May 14 | 12:45-2pm | by invitation | SMC HSS 301
After the campus lecture, Mr. Tough will join invited campus administrators and faculty leaders, Associated Students, and PPI donors for a luncheon conversation on urban youth and the college’s GRIT Initiative.
Keynote Seminar | Tue, May 14 | 3-5pm | by invitation | SMC HSS 301
This small group seminar will feature Mr. Tough and is designed for the benefit of campus leaders engaged in the development and implementation of the college’s GRIT Initiative. Dr. Eric Oifer, SMC GRIT initiative faculty leader, will facilitate the seminar.
Community Keynote Address | Tue, May 14 | 7-9pm | free | John Adams Middle School Auditorium
2425 16th St., Santa Monica CA 90405 at Pearl Street
This community lecture will be delivered by Mr. Tough and is the symposium’s premier town-gown event. Mr. Tough’s talk will focus on his work and our community’s commitment to public policies that address the needs of urban youth. Our primary partners in the community lecture are the Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District, the SMMUSD Parent Teacher Association, the City of Santa Monica, and the Chamber of Commerce.
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