Hamilton, NY — – Renowned author and intellectual Carlos Fuentes will speak on ‘Democracy and Reform in Mexico’ at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø on Wednesday, November 1 at 7:00 p.m. The lecture, sponsored by 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s Center for Ethics and World Societies, the dean of the faculty, and the Africana and Latin American studies program, is free and open to the public and will take place in Love Auditorium, Olin Hall.
Fuentes is celebrated as one of the world’s leading literary and political figures. Some of his books include Aura, Terra Nostra, The Death of Artemio Cruz, and Old Gringo. He received the National Prize in Literature, Mexico’s highest literary award, and the Miguel de Cervantes Prize by King Juan Carlos of Spain, the most prestigious award bestowed on a Spanish-language writer. A member of Mexico’s National Commission on Human Rights, Fuentes was an active participant in the quest for peace in Central America. In recognition of his significant efforts to promote Latin civilization, Fuentes received the first Latin Civilization Award from the French Academy and the Brazilian Academy.
Established three years ago through an anonymous gift to the college, The Center for Ethics and World Societies (CEWS) at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø offers a forum for intensified study and inquiry that supplements the intellectual life of the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø campus and curriculum. Directed by Michael Johnston, professor of political science, during the 2000-2001 academic year CEWS will analyze the issue of corruption from the vantage points of a variety of disciplines and methodologies.
Founded in 1819, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø is a nationally ranked, highly selective, residential, liberal arts college. Situated on a rolling 515-acre campus in central New York State, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø attracts motivated students with diverse backgrounds, interests and talents.