April 19 - Immigration, Racial Identity and Work: Past and
Present
2:00-4:00 Session I
Noel Ignatiev, Harvard University, on his recent book ' How the
Irish Became White'
Discussion:
Myra Young Armstead, Bard College
Gary Gerstle, Catholic University
Mary Waters, Harvard University
4:30-6:00 Session II
Mary Waters, Harvard University, 'West Indian Immigrants and
their Children: Identity Choices and Socioeconomic Outcomes'
6:00-7:00 Reception
May 3 - Immigration, Economy and Policy in America
2:00-3:30 Session I, Economic Effects of Immigration David Card,
Princeton University
Stanley Engerman, University of Rochester
4:00-6:00 Session II, The Present Moment in Immigration Reform
Alexander Aleinikoff, Exec. Assoc. Commissioner of Immigration,
INS Frank Bean, University of Texas, Austin Muzaffar Chishti,
Dir. Immigration Project, Union of Needletrades, Industrial, and
Textile Employees
6:00-7:00 Reception
All events will be held at Blithewood, the Jerome Levy Economic
Inst. of Bard College. Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504.
Call the Institute at (914) 758-7700 for further information.