Election-related events continue on the Danforth Campus for those wanting more intellectual engagement about campaign issues.
Monday, Oct. 13
7:30 p.m. “The Role of the President.” A panel discussion featuring Washington University faculty and administrators presented by Controversy N’ Coffee. Danforth University Center Room 266. Coffee and dessert will be served. Free and open to the public.
Wednesday, Oct. 22
Noon. Student Debate Competitions on Election Issues: “Is our Country Ready for a Black President?” Danforth University Center Commons. Free and open to the public.
Thursday, Oct. 23
Noon. Student Debate Competitions on Election Issues: “Should the Drinking Age be Lowered to 18?” Danforth University Center Commons. Free and open to the public.
4 p.m. “Public Ethics: The Responsibilities of Elected Officials.” Investigative journalist Carl Bernstein talks about the need for ethical governance and a free press to ensure it. Graham Chapel. Presented by the Assembly Series and the Center for the Study of Ethics and Human Values. Free and open to the public.
5:30 p.m. Political Art Show. An exhibition/reception of student art reflecting political themes. Danforth University. Free and open to the public. For information contact Lane Goodman at LaneG@samfox.wustl.edu
Thursday, Oct. 30
4:30 p.m. “Environmental Issues in Politics: What to Do about Proposed Energy Costs?” Location to be announced. Discussion with panelists from Missouri Coalition for the Environment and the Missouri Green Party, as well as the Libertarian, Republican and Democratic parties. For information, contact the Environmental Social Work Initiative: kupshur@gwbmail.wustl.edu or msmetana@gwbmail.wustl.edu
Monday, Nov. 3
7:30 p.m. “Education Policy” A panel discussion featuring Washington University faculty and administrators presented by Controversy N’ Coffee. Danforth University Center Room 276. Coffee and dessert will be served. Free and open to the public.
Ongoing events
Through Oct. 17. “History of the Office of the Vice President and the Vice-Presidential Debates.” In the Olin Library Lobby.
For questions regarding programming contact Robin Hattori at rhattori@wustl.edu or Brittany Perez at president @su.wustl.edt
To access the entire election programming calendar, visit any of the following Web sites: assemblyseries.wustl.edu, gephardtinstitute.wustl.edu, gpc.wustl.edu, and debate.wustl.edu.