Calendar of Events

Latinos are the largest minority group in the United States.By 2020, the 65-year-plus population will double from present levels.By 2030, the U.S. will be a majority-minority nation.How will these social, economic, racial and cultural transformations change the civic fabric?Southern California’s diversity serves as an epicenter for investigating U.S. demographic trends and identifying solutions, answers, and recommendations for minimizing tensions and maximizing opportunities as our population ages and diversifies.SCHEDULE OUTLINEAll events take place at UCLA DeNeve Commons10 A.M.: Enhancing Economic Security for the Latino CommunityRound Table DiscussionNoon: Keynote Address: “Demographic Forces Reshaping the U.S.”Leobardo Estrada, Professor of Urban Planning, UCLA Luskin2 P.M.: New Directions in Aging Policy During a Period of Demographic ChangePanel Discussion: Dowell Myers, Fred Lynch, Gary Small and Kathleen McGarry5 P.M.: Student Poster Session and Reception7 P.M.: Luskin Lecture: “Ensuring a Secure Retirement for All Americans”A. Barry Rand, CEO, AARPThis symposium is made possible by a grant from the Archstone Foundation.TO REGISTER AND LEARN MORERegister here  by March 14. For more information, contact the Center for Policy Research on Aging