The Shipka Speakers Series of the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies will present Professor Charles Long in a lecture entitled American Dilemma: Religion, Race and Democracy” on Tuesday, October 7th, 12:30 p.m., in the Chestnut Room of Kilcawley Center on the YSU campus. Dr. Long is a former president of the American Academy of Religion and author of numerous publications, including Significations: Signs, Symbols, and Images in the Interpretation of Religion. His presentation will be followed by a reception in the Ohio Room of Kilcawley Center. This event is free and open to the public. More information is available by calling 330/941–3448.