What if progress on gun violence doesn't require solving every other social challenge first?

Join us for a conversation with Dr. Jens Ludwig, author of “Unforgiving Places: The Unexpected Origins of American Gun Violence.” Drawing on research and immersive fieldwork done in Chicago, Dr. Ludwig will discuss how most gun violence in America is not what we have long thought, and that the solutions can be simple.

This lecture is part of the UCR's Provost Lecture and the School of Public Policy's 10 Year Anniversary celebration.

Event Details

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026
4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
UCR School of Medicine, Building II, Room 205

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Program

4:00-4:01 p.m. - Event begins; Emcee's remarks

4:02-4:06 p.m. - Dean Mark Long's remarks

4:07-4:14 p.m.  - Provost Elizabeth Watkins' remarks

4:15-5:15 p.m.  - Dr. Jens Ludwig's talk

5:15-5:30 p.m.  - Audience Q&A