J. Paul Taylor Social Justice Symposium

Justice for Knowledge

  • 20th Annual J. Paul Taylor Social Justice Symposium, NMSU College of Arts & Sciences
  • All events will take place at the NMSU Health and Social Services Annex Auditorium (HSS Annex 101): Event Location Map
  • All events will also be streamed via a Zoom webinar. Each day has its own unique link. Please see the schedule below for the links.

JPT 2025 Poster (PDF)

A poster advertizing the JPT 2025 Event

 

Speaker Bios (PDF)

Meet the minds shaping this year’s Social Justice Symposium — discover the passion and purpose behind every presentation.

 

 

Schedule (PDF)

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 - HSS Annex 101

Zoom webinar access: https://nmsu.zoom.us/j/81327731701

Time
Presentation
Speaker
5:00-5:30pm Presentation of Colors, Welcome, and Social Justice Awards Presentations
5:30-6:00pm Activating Empathy: Building Shared Experiences and Connection through Theater Prof. Larissa Lury, Associate Professor, Department of Theatre
6:00-6:30pm Education Across Lines: The Urgent Need for Human Rights Curriculum and Re-Humanizing Learning in a World of Borders Dr. Nicholas Natividad, Associate Professor, Department of Criminal Justice
6:30-7:00pm Q&A Discussion

 

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 - HSS Annex 101

Zoom webinar access: https://nmsu.zoom.us/j/89830940491

Time
Presentation
Speaker
5:00-5:30pm Social Mixer
5:30-6:00pm Language and Bilingualism: Myths, Realities, Persistence and Resilience Dr. Patricia MacGregor-Mendoza, Professor, Department of Languages & Linguistics
6:00-6:30pm Bridging the Gap: Strengthening Science and the Public Trust Dr. Elba Serrano, Regents Professor, Department of Biology
6:30-7:00pm Q&A Discussion

 

Thursday, May 1, 2025 - HSS Annex 101

Zoom webinar access: https://nmsu.zoom.us/j/84104888524

Time
Presentation
Speaker
5:00-5:30pm Social Mixer
5:30-6:00pm Ser Sincera: Sharing Our Stories to Remember, Connect, and Create Knowledge Dr. Spencer R. Herrera, Professor, Department of Languages & Linguistics
6:00-6:30pm Critical Thought and the Value of Higher Education in 2025 and Beyond Dr. Phame Camarena, Dean, Willian Conroy Honors College
6:30-7:00pm Q&A Discussion