SASS

The SASS Committee is an independent organization affiliated with the Caltech Y, open to any member of the Caltech community. Fund raising, speaker selection, and program coordination are conducted under the direction of the student committee with support and advising from Caltech Y staff... The Student Activism Speaker Series seeks to expose Caltech students and the community at large to the many diverse issues that face them, both locally and globally, so that they may use their skills, ingenuity, and leadership to address these issues. The speakers are from varied backgrounds yet all have dedicated their lives to important social struggles. Their ability to share their experiences with students, bringing new awareness and stimulating thought and discussion, is part of what makes the series a success. SASS provides a forum for students to explore issues that may be controversial on campus and in the community and seeks to promote an awareness of current issues, a confidence in one's..

Also known as: SASS Committee, Social Activism Speaker Series

Primary location: Pasadena United States