Inspiring Wonder - San Francisco
The Supreme Court's Role in American Politics
- Tuesday, September 22, 2009
- Carnelian Room, Bank of America Building
- 555 California Street, 55th Floor, San Francisco
- 5:30 Reception
- 6:30 Presentation and Q&A
Judge Sonia Sotomayor’s appointment to the U. S. Supreme Court refocused attention on the Courts in our system of government. Does the Court simply “follow the law” or does it also “make policy?” What qualifications should the president consider when nominating justices?
Speaker: Stephen Woolpert is dean of the School of Liberal Arts and professor of politics at Saint Mary’s College of California.
To read more about Dean Woolpert's expertise and views on the Supreme Court nominations, click on these articles from the San Francisco Chronicle and Contra Costa Times.
Reception includes hors d’oeuvres and hosted bar. Kindly R.S.V.P by September 17, 2009 for this complimentary event, as seating is limited.
To reserve your space and learn more, visit stmarys-ca.edu/inspire
or contact Mary Jo Bishari at (925) 631-4219 or mbishari@stmarys-ca.edu
