Immigrant Integration and the American Future: Lessons from and for California
April 22, 2008

The conference convened academics, policymakers, and community leaders to discuss experiences and practices of immigrant integration, highlighting the interwoven interests of immigrants and host communities, and the mutuality of our fates. The aim was to define a strategic research agenda on issues and policies for successful immigrant integration, with a special focus on Los Angeles and California.

A Conference Hosted by the University of Southern California

Organized by:
USC Population Dynamics Research Group USC Program for Environmental and Regional Equity

Sponsored by:
USC Provost Initiative on
Immigrant Integration, USC School of Policy, Planning, and Development, USC College of Letters, Arts and Sciences

Additional Sponsors:
California Community Foundation, Tomás Rivera Policy Institute, and USC Center for Diversity and Democracy.

Materials and Program

Click here to download the poster.

Download the program here.

News and Articles About the Research

April 2008
"New Center for Study of Immigrant Integration Announced
News delivered during a recent conference that drew 350 — including Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa."
By Pamela J. Johnson
USC College News

April 21, 2008
"Shortage of skilled workers looms in U.S."
By Teresa Watanabe
Los Angeles Times

March 22, 2008
"Don't forget immigration reform: Reality about immigrants differs from perception. Let's change the narrative."
By Dowell Myers and Manuel Pastor
Los Angeles Times

Presentations

Main Conference Powerpoint