Athletes and immigration subject of lecture at Denison

Date of Event: March 27, 2012

Posted: March 16, 2012

GRANVILLE, Ohio —A panel discussion will focus on “Athletes and Immigration: Opportunity or Exploitation?” at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 27, in the Livingston Gym of Denison University’s Mitchell Center (200 Livingston Drive). The discussion is co-sponsored by the Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation; Migrations: Denison’s 2011-12 Spectrum Series; and the Department of History. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Marlaine Browning at 740-587-6206 or visit www.denison.edu.

A panel of coaches and athletes will discuss the situation of non-U.S. athletes who immigrate to the United States to participate in competitive sports. The conversation will be moderated by Bob Ghiloni, head coach of the men’s basketball team and assistant professor of physical education at Denison.

This brief video gives a preview of the issues that will be explored in the panel discussion.

Calendar Listing:

CALENDER LISTING: Denison University, Granville – Panel discussion: “Athletes and Immigration: Opportunity or Exploitation?” at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 27, in the Livingston Gym (200 Livingston Drive). Free and open to the public. For more information, contact Marlaine Browning at 740-587-6206 or visit www.denison.edu.

About Denison:

Denison University, founded in 1831, is an independent, residential liberal arts institution located in Granville, Ohio. A highly selective college enrolling 2,100 full-time undergraduate students from all 50 states and dozens of foreign countries, Denison is a place where innovative faculty and motivated students collaborate in rigorous scholarship, civic engagement and the cultivation of independent thinking.

For press inquiries:

Name: Ginny Sharkey
Position Title: Media Relations
Primary Email: sharkeyv@denison.edu
Business Phone: (740) 587-6266

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