BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//sebbo.net//ical-generator//EN NAME:Akron-Summit County Public Library X-WR-CALNAME:Akron-Summit County Public Library BEGIN:VEVENT UID:e5f9d0f1-46d6-4539-a96c-50c6084006c0 SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20260806T151048Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T150000 SUMMARY:The Rites of Passage Model LOCATION:Maple Valley Branch Library\nMaple Valley Branch Library X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Maple Valley Branch Librar y;X-APPLE-RADIUS=10;X-TITLE=Maple Valley Branch Library:geo:41.0835128,-81 .5651698 GEO:41.0835128;-81.5651698 DESCRIPTION:Dr. Lathardus Goggins II will offer a workshop on how to incor porate the Rites of Passage model into daily lives of youth. Learn strateg ies to help youth gain self-awareness and cultural connections.\n.\nhttps: //akronlibrary.libnet.info/event/12829805 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Register in person\, online or by phone at 330.864.5721.

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Dr. Goggins will also have a book signing at this event. Books will be available for purchase. \; \;

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Dr. Lathardus Goggins II has been an advocate fo r youth and education for more than thirty years and is the author of "Bri nging the Light into a New Day: 365 Black Nuggets of Wisdom for Each Day o f the Year\," "African Centered Rites of Passage and Education Foundation: African-Centered Education\," and "Facing the Rising Sun: Lessons for the Authentic Self."

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Dr. Goggins' formal studies include Geography\, Higher Education Administration\, Learning Theory\, Philosophy and Foundat ions of Education\, African American Studies\, African-centered Rites of P assage\, HIV/AIDS Prevention Instruction\, Cultural Diversity\, Trauma Sen sitive Teaching Practices\, Restorative Practices\, and Anti-Racist Educat ion. Professionally\, Dr. Goggins II has worked with "at-risk" youth as a Prevention Specialist and has worked for more than 20 years in higher educ ation. As a scholar\, he examines the relationships between socialization\ , learning theories\, and academic achievement\, particularly using the ri tes of passage model as a framework for educators to better understand whe re students are in their development and what services and activities woul d be appropriate. Additionally\, Dr. Goggins is the primary investigator o f the \;First-Person Research Projects.

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