SALT LAKE CITY — U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor will speak at the University of Utah Wednesday, Jan. 28 at noon in the Huntsman Center. Her appearance is sponsored by the University of Utah My U Student Experience project.
Through a grant from the O.C. Tanner Company, the project has provided 1,500 copies of Sotomayor's book “My Beloved World” to U. students and other members of the university community. The project is sponsoring student-run discussion groups in which students and faculty meet to discuss themes and exchange perspectives on Sotomayor’s text.
In her remarks, Sotomayor will discuss her book and her educational experiences. A Q&A session will follow. Guests may submit questions prior to the event at muse.utah.edu/sotomayor-event.
Sotomayor's parents moved from Puerto Rico to the Bronx before she was born. In 2009, President Barack Obama appointed her as an associate justice of the Supreme Court. She is the first Latina and the third woman to be appointed as a justice.
The event is free and open to the public, but tickets are required. The event is currently at capacity, but standby seating may be available on the day of the event. For inquiries, email muse@muse.utah.edu.
Seating will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis, and a ticket does not guarantee admission.
In accordance with federal security guidelines, no guns or other weapons will be permitted at the venue for Sotomayor’s visit. Visitors will be required to pass through a metal detector and have their bags checked before entering the seating area.