Political programs offered on campus

Sept. 19, 2008 -- An array of panels, discussions, artistic expressions, lectures and other special events are taking place on the Danforth Campus throughout the presidential campaign season. Listed below are those being offered next week.

Wednesday, Oct. 1

7:30 p.m. The Power and Problems of the Vice Presidency. Brown Hall Rm. 118. Panel discussion featuring Joel Goldstein, Douglas Kriner and Michael Nelson. Free and open to the public, but reservations are required. For reservations visit the Web site at http:/wc.wustl.edu. Presented by the Weidenbaum Center Forum.

Thursday, Oct. 2

6:30 p.m. "Spinning the Presidency." Edison Theatre. Panel discussion, video and other media presentations, on crafting the campaigns. Open to WUSTL faculty, students and staff with current University ID. For information contact Center for the Study of Ethics and Human Values at 314-935-5398.

8 p.m. Vice Presidential Debate. Televised viewing sites are listed at http://debate.wustl.edu/index.php. Open to WUSTL faculty, students and staff with current University ID.

8 p.m. Vice Presidential Debate Watch & Panel Discussion for Community. 560 Music Center. Watch the debate with friends and neighbors. Free and open to the public, but reservations are required. For reservations contact 314-935-5752 or contact communityevent@wustl.edu.

9:30 p.m. Red vs. Blue Post-Debate Program. Graham Chapel. Join conservative Jonah Goldberg and liberal Peter Bienart for a post-debate discussion. Tickets are required. Contact the SU office at 314-935-7878 for details. Open to WUSTL faculty, students and staff with current University ID. For information contact Student Union, 314-935-7878.

Throughout the day, visit the CNN Election Express Yourself Tour Bus, and C-SPAN's Campaign 2008 Bus. Danforth University Center.

Through Oct. 17: "History of the Office of the Vice President and the Vice-Presidential Debates." In the Olin Library Lobby.


Questions: Contact Robin Hattori at rhattori@wustl.edu or Brittany Perez at president@su.wustl.edu.

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.