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Election Experience Programs

Election Experience Programs

Sept. 7: Political Jams noon, Brickstone Grill and Eatery/Student Center

A lunch hour of politics and music featuring UW-Parkside Professors Jonathan Olsen and Joe Pearson along with Joe Aceto and the UW-Parkside Guitar Club.

Sept. 12: "Democracy around the World: What does it Mean?" noon,Oak Room/ Student Center with Sociology Professor Kate Gillogly

America spreads the global hope of democracy and freedom. But does it mean the same thing to everyone across the world? What is democracy to people in different countries?

Sept. 17: Constitution Day: "How would you improve the Constitution?" noon,Oak Room/ Student Center with Political Science Professor Ross Astoria

In celebration of Constitution Day, we gather together and consider the founder's mistakes. Bring your best ideas on how you'd amend the Constitution.

Sept. 19: "Sectionalism and Secession in Lincoln's Presidential Election of 1860," noon,Oak Room/ Student Center with History Professor Sandy Moats

Lincoln's election as president in 1860 was neither a foregone conclusion nor a triumph of national unity. Republicans nominated Lincoln, not because of his popularity in the party,     but because he possessed the widest political appeal in the North. More importantly, Lincoln's election led directly to the secession of the southern states, laying the groundwork for the Civil War, because the South feared he would abolish slavery. As we head into the 2012 election, this talk sheds light on one of the most important and divisive presidential elections in the nation's history.

Sept. 24: "U.S. Foreign Policy-Would Romney be different than Obama? Does it make any difference?" noon,Oak Room/ Student Center with Political Science Professor Peggy James

Comparing the foreign policy agendas of the 2012 Presidential candidates; a discussion of presidential influence in foreign policy. Are presidents as influential as we think?

Sept. 26: The Marquette University Law School Polls, noon,Oak Room/ Student Center with Marquette University Law School Polls Director Charles Franklin

Dr. Franklin discusses the Marquette University Law School Polls, the importance of polls for the voter, and trends for the presidential election in Wisconsin.

Sept. 28: Call for papers for mini conference on democracy

Oct. 1: "Has Democracy Got a Chance? The Supreme Court's Influence on Campaign Finance," noon,Oak Room/ Student Center with Political Science Professor Ross Astoria

During this hour, we consider the Supreme Court's rulings on campaign finance, including the recent and controversial Citizens United decision.

Oct. 3: First Presidential Debate, 7 p.m.,The Den/Student Center

Mitt Romney and Barack Obama focus on domestic policy. Watch the debate and participate in a discussion with students and faculty immediately after.

Oct. 8-15: Historical Headlines display

Oct. 10: "Waking the Sleeping Giant: How the Latino vote will sway the 2012 presidential elections & minority involvement in politics," noon,Walnut Room/ Student Center, sponsored by Latinos Unidos

Oct. 11: Vice Presidential Debate, 7 p.m.,The Den/Student Center

Joe Biden and Paul Ryan debate domestic and foreign issues. Watch the debate and participate in a discussion with students and faculty immediately after.

Oct. 15: "U.S. Foreign Policy: The Middle East," noon,Oak Room/ Student Center with History Professor Beth Brownson

During presidential elections, certain issues concerning the Middle East can become political footballs. In 2012, such topics have included the status of Jerusalem, how to deal with Iran's nuclear program as well as each candidate's national security experience (or lack thereof). But to what extent do Obama and Romney actually depart on questions of Middle East policy?

Oct. 15: Paper proposalsfor mini conference on democracy reviewed/accepted/ mentors assigned

Oct. 16: Second Presidential Debate, 7 p.m.,The Den/Student Center

Mitt Romney and Barack Obama debate domestic and foreign issues. Watch the debate and participate in a discussion with students and faculty immediately after.

Oct. 17: "The Good Campaign: Is there an Ethics of Campaign Finance?" noon,Oak Room/ Student Center with Political Science Professor Christopher Hudspeth

An investigation of the possibility that there are moral obligations unique to politics.

Oct. 19-28: "Three Penny Opera," Parkside Theatre Production

Oct.22: Third Presidential Debate, 7 p.m.,The Den/Student Center

Mitt Romney and Barack Obama debate domestic and foreign issues. Watch the debate and participate in a discussion with students and faculty immediately after.

Oct. 24: "Democracy without Democrats: Weimar Germany and Brecht's 'Three Penny Opera,'" noon,Oak Room/ Student Center with Political Science Professor Jonathan Olsen

The political, economic, and cultural setting of Brecht's "Three Penny Opera" in Germany's Weimar Republic and Brecht's critique of capitalism (first 20 people get free tickets to Thursday's performance!)

Oct. 30: "Who is the Wisconsin voter and what is s/he thinking?" 3 p.m., Molinaro 105, with Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Washington Bureau Chief Craig Gilbert

As one of the leading analysts of political events and behaviors in Wisconsin, Mr. Gilbert comments on the presidential election, the Republican resurgence in Wisconsin, and the role Wisconsin plays in the election.

Nov. 1: Political Science, Philosophy, and Law Mini-Conference on the Elections, Time and Location TBA                                                                                                                                                                            Nov.

Nov. 5: Speak-Out, Time and Location TBA

Nov. 6: Presidential Election 2012, ice cream for voters, Time and Location TBA

Nov. 6: Election Central, 6 p.m., The Den/Student Center

Watch the returns pour in, discuss the results.

Nov. 7: "The Morning After," noon,Oak Room/Student Center

After the election, an open discussion and analysis by students, faculty, and staff.

Nov. 14: "Truth in Politics," noon, Hickory Room/ Student Center with Political Science Professor Jenny Keefe

Do politicians say what they mean and mean what they say? Is a doubting voter a wise voter? A consideration of how truth, perception, and reality factor into political discourse and judgment.

Nov. 19: "The World Reacts: How U.S. elections play across the world," noon,Oak Room/ Student Center, sponsored by Parkside International Students/Center for International Studies

Nov. 28: "Mapping the Election in Space and Time," poster presentations by John Ward & GIS students in the Student Center

A spatial look at voting outcomes across the country.
Dec. 5: "Citizenship in the 21st century," noon, Spruce Room/Student Center with students in the Election Experience

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Publish date: 9/11/2012

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