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Charles N. Poskanzer Lecture

2025 Poskanzer Lecture

"How Prison Education Changed My Life and Shaped My Career after Incarceration: An Ex-Felon's Story"

After spending 39 years in prison for a crime he regrets and earning a college degree while incarcerated, Mr. Richard Rivera now works with the homeless and with re-entry populations.  Mr. Rivera will share his story and discuss the benefits and promises of prison education programs.


  • Time: 11:40 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location: Sperry Center, Room 105