Because I am sure he would never do it himself, I wanted to take a moment and call attention to an award that my co-editor, colleague, and great friend Chris Uggen is going to receive tonite. It is the “Equal Justice” award from the Minnesota Council on Crime and Justice.(See the formal announcement below.)
The Council is a great organization that works hard to address disparities in treatment. In the past they’ve given award to folks like MN supreme court justice Alan Page. Suffice to say, this is fine company and a real honor for Chris–and it reminds me once again of his commitment to engaged scholarship as well as what a privilege and pleasure it is for me to work with him.

 

This Thursday!Council on Crime and Justice
54th Anniversary Celebration
at the
Cowles Center for Performing Arts
528 Hennepin Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55403

December 1st, 2011
6:00pm – 9:00pm

This year we’ll be honoring our
2011 Equal Justice Award Recipients:

Equal Justice Award in Advocacy
Minneapolis City Council Member
Elizabeth Glidden

Equal Justice Award in Research
U of M Sociology Department Chair
Chris Uggen

Equal Justice Award in Demonstration
In memory of C. Paul Jones

Enjoy an evening of celebration with community leaders and elected officials and stay for a Taiko Drum  performance by
Mu Performing Arts, complimentary hors d’oeuvres and a silent auction with many great items to benefit the
Council on Crime and Justice.