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GRANTHAM, Pa. (Oct. 9, 2007) — California Sen. Jack Scott will continue the Annual Boyer Center Distinguished Lecture series with a speech, "Seeking the Common Good in the Public Square," on Oct. 30 at 7 p.m. in Hostetter Chapel on Messiah College's Grantham campus. The theme of "the common good" was one that was central to Ernest Boyer's own vision and Scott will discuss how to promote the common good in the public square, especially in the contexts of political involvement and education.  The lecture is free and open to the public. Seating is limited, and tickets are required. Contact the college ticket office at (717) 691-6036.

About Jack Scott

Scott, representing the 21st District of California, is a widely known and respected legislator, accomplished writer and professor. He serves as chair of the Senate Committee on Education, chair of the Senate Budget Subcommittee on Education and is working to address critical issues such as strengthening vocational education programs, preventing senior financial abuse and creating a new funding system for California community colleges. Because of his legislative leadership, Scott has been named Legislator of the Year by many organizations including the California Federation of Teachers and the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities.  Scott is also the only person to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award from California Community Colleges. As an accomplished writer, his book on John Witherspoon, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, was published by the University of Delaware Press and his articles have appeared in various national magazines.

Scott’s teaching and administrative credentials are impressive as well. He has served as professor and administrator at Pepperdine University, dean of instruction at Orange Coast College and president of Cypress and Pasadena City College. Scott has also received various awards such as an honorary doctorate from Pepperdine University; the Harry Buttimer Award, given annually to two distinguished administrators in California Community Colleges; the first President Emeritus of Pasadena City College; and Alumnus of the Year at Claremont Graduate University in 2000 and Abilene Christian University in 2003.

About The Boyer Center

The Boyer Center was founded by Messiah College to further the vision of Ernest L. Boyer, Sr., an alumnus and one of America's leading educators, and to extend and apply Messiah College's educational commitment to nurture intellect, character and faith within and beyond the college. The Center, located on the college's Grantham campus, is the official site of Boyer's extensive papers. The Boyer Center cultivates responsive educational practice and scholarship from early childhood through higher education. Serving educators, administrators, and organizations, The Boyer Center promotes excellent and accessible education that enriches lives and revitalizes society.

Messiah College, a private Christian college of the liberal and applied arts and sciences, enrolls nearly 2,800 undergraduate students in 60 majors. Established in 1909, the primary campus is located in Grantham, Pa., near the state capital of Harrisburg. A satellite campus affiliated with Temple University is located in Philadelphia.