New Topics New College-- The Rise of the Surveillance State

New Topics is a collaboration of the New College Foundation and New College of Florida. This dynamic community series pairs prominent national speakers with New College faculty for stimulating discussions on relevant topics of our time. A reception follows each program and provides an opportunity to meet the speakers, students and faculty.


The 2010-2011 series consists of six programs at the new start time of 4 pm. All but one of the events will be held at Mildred Sainer Pavilion, 5313 Bay Shore Road; the April event is at College Hall, 315 College Drive. The series price is $75; single events $15. All events are free for the New College community.

For reservations and information, please contact New College Foundation at 941-487-4685 or the Events Office at 941-487-4888 for details.

“The Rise of the Surveillance State: U.S. Intelligence Since 9/11"

Washington Magazine writer Shane Harris, author of The Watchers: The Rise of America's Surveillance State, covered electronic surveillance, intelligence and counterterrorism for The National Journal for many years. Harris will speak on many billions of dollars devoted since 9/11 to domestic and international surveillance in the United States, and its implicatios for our security, privacy and ultimately, our democracy.