Molly George, Ph.D., a visiting assistant professor of sociology and criminal justice at CLU.

THOUSAND OAKS, CA. - California Lutheran University will host a panel discussion on immigration at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 28, in the Roth Nelson Room.

“The Facts and Fiction about Immigration: Are We Really a Melting Pot?” will explore the impact of immigration on various aspects of society with panelists providing insights into the sociological, public policy, public safety and ethical dimensions of the debate.

The panelists are the following: CLU religion professor Pamela Brubaker, Ph.D., Molly George, Ph.D., a visiting assistant professor of sociology and criminal justice at CLU; Mary Schander, former commander of the Pasadena Police Department; and Patricia Villasenor, director of the City of Los Angeles Human Relations Commission.

Haco Hoang, Ph.D., associate political science professor and chair of the global studies department at CLU, will moderate.

CLU’s Center for Equality and Justice, Center for Leadership and Values, and College Republicans are sponsoring the free event.

For more information, contact Christopher Munch at (760) 267-3158 or cmunch@callutheran.edu.