The Institute for Social and Policy Research (ISPR) at Purdue University Calumet will host a Fall 2008 Open House event on Friday October 17, 2008 at 12:30 P.M. at the Institute!  The Open House is intended to introduce individuals to the mission and work of the Institute.  We are excited that Dan A. Lewis, Professor of Human Development and Social Policy and Faculty Fellow at the Institute for Policy Research at Northwestern University, has accepted our invitation to speak at this event.  Dr. Lewis has pursued a highly referenced program of policy research throughout the Chicagoland area focusing on educational reform, mental health policy, and most recently on the impact of welfare reform.  Dr. Lewis will speak from 12:30 P.M.- 2:00 P.M. at the research luncheon. You can learn more about Dr. Lewis and his work at http://www.northwestern.edu/ipr/people/lewis.html. If you are interested in attending this event, please RSVP at ispr_openhouse2008@yahoo.com. A light lunch will be served.