Panel to Discuss Major Issues of 2012 Presidential Election at Drexel
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Which issues will most influence voters’ decision for a presidential candidate? Which issues are of most concern to Philadelphians? With the presidential election quickly approaching, Drexel University will host “Election 2012: Issues at Stake,” a panel discussion to help students and community members better understand some of leading issues in the 2012 campaign. The discussion also will include a question-and-answer session with the audience.
The event will take place Monday, October 15 from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. in the Bossone Research Center's Mitchell Auditorium (3141 Market Street). It is FREE and open to the public.
Panelists include:
- Carol Aichele, Pennsylvania Secretary of the Commonwealth
- Dr. Scott Barclay, professor and director of the history and politics program
- Dr. Rose Corrigan, assistant professor of law and politics and director of the women’s studies program
- Dr. Bill Rosenberg, professor of history and politics and director of the Drexel University Survey Research Center
The panel discussion is co-sponsored by the History and Politics Department in Drexel’s College of Arts and Sciences, the Center for Interdisciplinary Inquiry and Drexel Votes, a collaborative effort of Drexel students, staff and faculty to educate the Drexel community about the critical issues in the upcoming election.
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