Border Vs. Boundary

April 29 Philosophy Lecture on U.S.-Mexico Border

April 27, 2010

What:
“A Matter of Edge: Border vs. Boundary at La Frontera” is the subject of a Thursday, April 29, talk sponsored by Cal State Fullerton’s Philosophy Department. It is open to the public free of charge.

Who:
Edward Casey, president of the American Philosophical Association and distinguished professor of philosophy at State University of New York, Stony Brook

When:
Thursday, April 29
4 p.m.

Where:
Room 110 of the Humanities- Social Sciences Building
Cal State Fullerton, 800 N. State College Blvd., Fullerton 92831

Additional:
Casey will discuss the complex and evolving situation at La Frontera, the U.S.-Mexico border. His current research delves into “the character of edges in human experience.”

Casey’s books include “Getting Back into Place” (Indiana University Press, 1993) and “The Fate of Place” (University of California Press, 1997). He will talk about La Frontera’s history and present-day situation.

Parking:
On-campus parking is $8 per vehicle for the day. Short-term parking also is available. Parking lot and permit machine locations are posted online.

 

Media Contacts:

Mitch Avila, Philosophy, 657-278-2272 or mavila@fullerton.edu
Mimi Ko Cruz, Public Affairs, 657-278-7586 or mkocruz@fullerton.edu