February 26, 2004
Three UW profs to speak on elections
UW faculty members Neil Bruce, Bryan Jones and David Domke will talk about American elections at Town Hall. The series, “Politics, Policy, Media and Money: Elements of Elections,” will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. March 4, 11 and 18.
The lectures examine the role of economics, policy and communications in American politics, and how these elements form this intricate process. Each evening will begin with a lecture and will be followed by a panel discussion. Panelists include King County Executive Ron Sims, Washington State Republican Party Chair Chris Vance, Seattle Times business editor Steven Dunphy, economist Dick Conway, and radio personality and political commentator John Carlson.
Lecture titles are The U.S. Economy and the U.S. Election, by Neil Bruce, March 4; Public Policy in the Bush Presidency and Beyond, by Bryan Jones, March 11; and God Willing? Religious Fundamentalism, the “War on Terror,” and an Echoing Press, March 18.
All lectures will begin at 7 p.m. at Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., in downtown Seattle. Tickets for the lecture series are $40 for the general public, $32 for UW Alumni Association and Arts and Sciences Dean’s Club members, and $12 for students. Tickets for individual lectures are also available. For more information, visit the Alumni Association Web site at UWalum.com.
