U.S. immigration policy, labor market, economic growth topics of second Intelligent Conversation Series eventApril 15, 2008Eileen Jevisejevis@uc.syr.edu
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-maillessunla@lemoyne.edu. All events take place on the Le Moyne College campus. Parking is available in Lot C off Springfield Road.
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