WHAT:
Wayne State University President Allan Gilmour deliver the keynote address as part of "Higher Education and the Future of Democracy," the seventh annual Corporate Citizenship Symposium. The free event is hosted by the Wayne State Center for the Study of Citizenship.

President Gilmour will explore how higher education far exceeds job training, and ultimately has the power to create and encourage informed and ethical citizens.

"The modern university has evolved faster than public perceptions of its role," he said. "Higher education is no longer just training for the world of work. A comprehensive university experience puts life in context, in terms of history, ethics, international understanding and the conduct of responsible relationships."

WHEN:
Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011, 7-9 p.m.

WHERE:
Spencer M. Partrich Auditorium, Wayne State University Law School

MORE INFO:
The event is free and open to the public. RSVP at https://specialevents.wayne.edu/future-of-democracy. Parking is available for $5 in the structure on Palmer across the street from the Law School.

Corporate and private sponsors include: Dykema, Oakwood Health, MGM Grand Detroit, the Detroit News and Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Walton, Sr.

The Center for the Study of Citizenship at Wayne State University promotes interdisciplinary research and exchange about citizenship within a global community of scholars; students; political, community, and business leaders; and the general public. In particular, the center encourages analysis of the relationship between citizens and the political, social, economic, and cultural communities of which they are a part.

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Wayne State University is a premier urban research institution offering more than 400 academic programs through 13 schools and colleges to nearly 32,000 students.