Former Surgeon General Elders to speak at SULC symposium

Former U.S. Surgeon General M. Joycelyn Elders will speak at the Southern Law Center Justice Revius O. Ortique Jr., Symposium on Law, Politics, Civil Rights and Justice in September

Former U.S. Surgeon General M. Joycelyn Elders will be the keynote speaker at the Justice Revius O. Ortique Jr. Symposium on Law, Politics, Civil Rights and Justice, set for Wednesday, September 24, 2008.

The theme of this year's symposium will be "The Health of a Nation," a debate on whether health insurance is a right or a privilege. The symposium will challenge attendees to take a transparent view of the country's health insurance system.

The program, open to students, faculty, alumni and the general public, will offer up to 6 1/2 hours of CLE credits.

In two panel discussions and an afternoon debate, program participants will voice their thoughts on this issue that has spurred discussions throughout political and legal arenas.

HEALTH OF A NATION
Is Health Insurance A Right or A Privilege?
Wednesday, September 24, 2008

9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
HEALTH FAIR
featuring Dr. Rani Whitfield, “Tha Hip Hop Doc”

9:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.
SYMPOSIUM

5:30 p.m.
DINNER & KEYNOTE ADDRESS
featuring Dr. M. Joycelyn Elders,
Former U.S. Surgeon General

Updates on the symposium will appear on the SULC website, www.sulc.edu. For information on sponsorship opportunities, contact Cynthia Buggage, director of development, (225) 771-5044 or Cbuggage@sulc.edu.