Various election-related events scheduled at SMU
Election season events at SMU 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 SMU 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 Center
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: SMU Godbey Lecture Series
More Info: http://www.smu.edu/Dedman/AboutDedmanCollege/GodbeyLectureSeries
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 Center - 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: SMU Continuing and Professional Education
More Info: www.smu.edu/cape
October 16
Presidential Debate Series
Time: 7 p.m., free
Place: Umphrey Lee Center - Room 241
About: View the televised presidential debate at SMU’s O’ Donnell Hall, then participate in a debate about the event moderated by faculty and members of the SMU debate program.
Sponsor: Meadows School of the Arts
More Info: http://mcs.smu.edu/calendar/node/626
October 22
Presidential Debate Series
Time: 7 p.m., free
Place: Umphrey Lee Center - Room 241
About: View the televised presidential debate at SMU’s O’Donnell Hall, then participate in a debate about the event moderated by faculty and members of the SMU debate program.
Sponsor: Meadows School of the Arts
More Info: http://mcs.smu.edu/calendar/event/presidential-debate-series-2
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 Center
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: SMU Godbey Lecture Series
More Info: http://www.smu.edu/Dedman/AboutDedmanCollege/GodbeyLectureSeries
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 Center
About: Political science professors Cal Jillson, Dennis Simon and Matthew Wilson assess turning points in presidential and congressional campaigns and analyze voting results.
Sponsor: SMU Godbey Lecture Series
More Info: http://www.smu.edu/Dedman/AboutDedmanCollege/GodbeyLectureSeries
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