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Senator Paul Sarbanes Lecture

October 7, 2008

The Richard Holstein '68 Ethics Program presented "The Importance of Ethics to Our Society," a lecture by Senator Paul Sarbanes (D, Ret.).

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The audience gathers in the Casey Academic Center Forum as they wait for the lecture to begin.
The audience gathers in the Casey Academic Center Forum as they wait for the lecture to begin.
President Baird Tipson greeted audience members, Dr. Richard Holstein '68, and Senator Sarbanes.
President Baird Tipson greeted audience members, Dr. Richard Holstein '68, and Senator Sarbanes.
Senator Paul Sarbanes began the lecture by reading the Ethics programs' mission statement. He referred to Washington College as "a jewel of higher education."
Senator Paul Sarbanes began the lecture by reading the Ethics programs' mission statement. He referred to Washington College as "a jewel of higher education."
Jeremy Rothwell '09 and other audience members listen attentively and laugh at Senator Sarbanes' levity during the presentation.
Jeremy Rothwell '09 and other audience members listen attentively and laugh at Senator Sarbanes' levity during the presentation.
Dr. Richard Holstein '68 asks Senator Sarbanes how the government can be proactive rather than reactive without seeming like a socialist state.
Dr. Richard Holstein '68 asks Senator Sarbanes how the government can be proactive rather than reactive without seeming like a socialist state.
Senator Sarbanes responds to Holstein's question by saying that he believes the government is not the enemy.
Senator Sarbanes responds to Holstein's question by saying that he believes the government is not the enemy.
Assistant Professor of Sociology Erin Anderson asks Senator Sarbanes a question.
Assistant Professor of Sociology Erin Anderson asks Senator Sarbanes a question.
WC students, faculty, staff and members of the Chestertown community applaud the presentation.
WC students, faculty, staff and members of the Chestertown community applaud the presentation.
Dr. Richard Holstein '68, President Tipson, and Mike Alexander '09 take time to further discuss topics considered during the lecture.
Dr. Richard Holstein '68, President Tipson, and Mike Alexander '09 take time to further discuss topics considered during the lecture.

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