Dr. John Sadler will discuss crime, criminal behavior, and mental illness during a free presentation on October 22 at Lone Star College-Montgomery. |
The free presentation, which is co-sponsored by the college’s psychology club, will take place in the college’s Recital Hall (Building H, Room 102). A meet-and-greet reception with Sadler will begin at 11:30 a.m. in the same area.
Sadler will discuss scientific conceptions of criminality and mental illness, as well as social welfare services involved, public attitudes, and the political constraints in addressing these issues.
Throughout his career, Sadler has lectured at the University of Oxford, the Sorbonne in Paris, the University of Heidelberg, and most recently, for the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists annual meeting in Sydney. His ongoing work in the education of medical students, residents, and practitioners has earned him several teaching awards, including in 2012, when he was one of the first recipients of the University of Texas System Regents’ Teaching Award.
Currently, Sadler is a professor of psychiatry and clinical services at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. He also directs the division of ethics in the department of psychiatry and is the institution-wide director of the program in ethics in science and medicine at UT Southwestern. He maintains a small practice of general psychiatry and involvement with psychiatric professional organizations.
The Lyceum Speaker Series at LSC-Montgomery provides a variety of free lectures throughout the fall and spring semesters that are based on sociological, historical, economical, political, psychological, and spiritual views. All students, staff, and faculty, as well as community members, are invited to attend any Lyceum event throughout the year.
For more information, visit LoneStar.edu/Lyceum-Montgomery.
LSC-Montgomery is located at 3200 College Park Drive, one-half mile west of Interstate 45, between Conroe and The Woodlands. For more information about the college, call 936.273.7000, or visit www.LoneStar.edu/montgomery.
Lone Star College System has been opening doors to a better community for 40 years. Founded in 1973, LSCS remains steadfast in its commitment to student success and credential completion. Today, with 78,000 students in credit classes, and a total enrollment of more than 90,000, Lone Star College System is the largest institution of higher education in the Houston area and the fastest-growing community college system in the nation. Dr. Richard Carpenter is the chancellor of LSCS, which consists of six colleges including LSC-CyFair, LSC-Kingwood, LSC-Montgomery, LSC-North Harris, LSC-Tomball and LSC-University Park, five centers, LSC-University Center at Montgomery, LSC-University Center at University Park, Lone Star Corporate College, and LSC-Online. To learn more visit LoneStar.edu.