News and Past Events

April 15, 2020

What does being in prison teach us about “being,” in life? Mark had the opportunity to answer that question as well as share his experience about spending more than two years in prison, what he has learned about life, creating his own peace, and being resilient while going through “hell” on the Freshly Brewed podcast recently. Have a listen!

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July 10-31, 2018

Mark Roseman taught a course at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) called Life in Prison: Art vs. Reality. The class explored how the arts, both popular and serious, have often explored what imprisonment does to people.

January 23, 2018

Mark Roseman taught a course at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Cal State East Bay about issues surrounding the realities within California prisons, titled California Prisons: From the Inside Out.

January 9, 2018

Mark Roseman spoke at a luncheon for the Alamo-Danville Newcomers Club. He spoke to attendees about daily life on the inside, surviving culture shock, and reentry.

October 18, 2017

Mark Roseman spoke at WESPAC about dealing with the challenges of incarceration and prison preparedness.

July 19, 2017

Mark Roseman spoke to the Sons In Retirement, Inc. (SIR), Branch No. 128, in San Ramon, CA. Mark gave a presentation entitled “Prison Reform: Focus on Veterans.” Photos from the event are below.

January 10, 2017

Mark Roseman spoke at the Blackhawk Women’s Book Club. An excerpt of his talk is available below.