DWU, McGovern Center panel discussion scheduled

MITCHELL – The McGovern Center at Dakota Wesleyan University will offer the first of its three presentations focusing on immigration and deportation on Monday, Feb. 10, in the DWU School of Business, Innovation and Leadership, Room 117, at 7 p.m.

The first event is a panel discussion addressing the topic: “Immigration and Deportation Impacts on South Dakota.” A panel of authorities will take and discuss questions from a moderator and the audience. Panel members include former immigration attorney John Hakari, Community Relations Director for US Immigration and Customs Enforcement Mary Hogan, and Ben Ready, Southeast Regional Director for Senator John Thune.

Remember that respect and good manners are expected of all participants. The panel discussion is free, open to the public and will also be livestreamed at www.dwu.edu/live.

Other upcoming events on the topic include Courageous Conversations, moderated following Braver Angels debate protocols, on March 17 at Asbury Methodist Church in Sioux Falls and on March 24 at DWU. A presentation entitled “Voices of Resilience: Immigrant Stories of Hope, Struggle and Triumph” will be held April 14 at DWU. All events begin at 7 p.m.

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