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Election season events at ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ offer opportunities for enlightenment, discussion and debate as election day approaches. Understand what makes presidents tick, analyze election issues and discuss the presidential debates at ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ events open to the community, as well as students, faculty and staff.
DALLAS (ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ) – Election season events at ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ continue to offer opportunities for enlightenment, discussion and debate as election day approaches. Understand what makes presidents tick, analyze election issues and discuss the presidential debates at ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ events open to the community, as well as students, faculty and staff.
October 15
Election 2012 Preview
Time: 5:30 p.m. wine reception, 6 p.m. lecture, $135 for series for Godbey Lecture Series members, $195 for nonmembers; $45/$65 for individual lecture
Place: Maggiano’s at North Park ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ
About: Political science professors Cal Jillson, Dennis Simon and Matthew Wilson will discuss the trends, issues and voter groups critical in determining the outcomes of various races.
Sponsor: ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Godbey Lecture Series
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October 16
Secrets From the White House Kitchen:
Lecture, Book Signing and Hors DoeuvresTime: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. $99
Place: Umphrey Lee ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ - Mack Ballroom
About: Recipes, anecdotes and samples of White House kitchen fare are on the menu when Secrets from the White House Kitchens author John R. Hanny III speaks. The evening includes a lecture, signed book and hors d’oeuvres.
Sponsor: ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Continuing and Professional Education
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October 16
Presidential Debate Series
Time: 7 p.m., free
Place: Umphrey Lee ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ - Room 241
About: View the televised presidential debate at ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ’s O’ Donnell Hall, then participate in a debate about the event moderated by faculty and members of the ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ debate program.
Sponsor: Meadows School of the Arts
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October 22
Presidential Debate Series
Time: 7 p.m., free
Place: Umphrey Lee ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ - Room 241
About: View the televised presidential debate at ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ’s O’Donnell Hall, then participate in a debate about the event moderated by faculty and members of the ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ debate program.
Sponsor: Meadows School of the Arts
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October 29
It’s Always “The Economy, Stupid” – The Economy and Election Outcomes
Time: 5:30 p.m. wine reception, 6 p.m. lecture, $135 for series for Godbey Lecture Series members, $195 for nonmembers; $45/$65 for individual lecture
Place: Maggiano’s at North Park ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ
About: Which economic outcomes seem to matter most to voters? Do macroeconomic fluctuations exhibit cycles related to the electoral cycle? Economics professor Nathan Balke discusses economic implications for the November elections.
Sponsor: ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Godbey Lecture Series
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November 12
Election 2012 Analysis
Time: 5:30 p.m. wine reception, 6 p.m. lecture, $135 for series for Godbey Lecture Series members, $195 for nonmembers; $45/$65 for individual lecture
Place: Maggiano’s at North Park ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ
About: Political science professors Cal Jillson, Dennis Simon and Matthew Wilson assess turning points in presidential and congressional campaigns and analyze voting results.
Sponsor: ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Godbey Lecture Series
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