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National Symposium on Youth Civic Engagement
Vanessa Kerry
Vanessa Kerry, daughter of presidential candidate John F. Kerry, will discuss issues related to young people and politics. The question and answer session is open to the public and will take place in the University of Virginia’s Newcomb Hall Ballroom at 11:00 AM. Larry Sabato, Director of the Center for Politics, will introduce Ms. Kerry and field questions from the audience. For more information, please contact Joshua Scott at 434-243-3540 or jscott@virginia.edu.
Thursday, September 2, 11 AM, Newcomb Hall Ballroom
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Michael Barone
Michael Barone, senior writer for U.S. News & World Report and coauthor of The Almanac of American Politics discusses the 2004 presidential election. As a leading authority on American politics, Barone will provide insight into the political system with an emphasis on youth civic engagement.
Wednesday, September 8, 7 PM, Minor 125
Young People and the 2004 Election
With an incredibly close race for the White House, youth are a key demographic in this year's election. Panelists will discuss what issues drive youth into politics, the different roles played by young people on campaigns, and they will attempt to explain why youth typically have the lowest turnout on Election Day. Diverse panelists round out the panel moderated by Larry Sabato.
Tuesday, September 14, 7pm, Old Cabell Hall
Panelists include:
- Janice Bell, director of IPSOS Public Affairs
- Cendy Gonzalez, College National Republican Committee
- Jehmu Greene, president of MTV's Rock the Vote
- Peter Levine, deputy director of CIRCLE
- Moderator: Larry J. Sabato, director of the Center for Politics
Finding and Succeeding in Political Jobs and Internships
Grant Reeher, author of The Insider's Guide to Political Internships: What To Do Once You're in the Door will moderate a discussion on how to secure political jobs and internships. The panelists will offer insight into how they secured their jobs and internships in a range of political careers on the Hill, in the media and on campaigns.
Wednesday, September 29, 7pm, Minor 125
Co-Sponsored by UCS
Panelists include:
- Jameel Aalim-Johnson
- Katie Anderson
- Frank Hill
- Tucker McNeil
- Tom Walls
- Moderator: Grant Reeher
Rock the Voter: MTV and the Campaign for the Youth Vote
This seminar, on the evening of the first presidential debate, will survey the history of the youth vote, examine the issues young people are concerned about, and try to assess whether voter mobilization efforts have been successful. This live teleconference will feature students from the University of Virginia and other colleges all across the country.
Thursday, September 30, 6pm, Zehmer Hall
Mo Rocca
Television personality Mo Rocca will discuss his newly released book, All the Presidents' Pets: The Story of One Reporter Who Refused to Roll Over. The former Daily Show correspondent offers an interesting satire about the role of White House pets. The event is free and open to the public but registration is required. In collaboration with RandomHouse Publishing, the Center for Politics will co-host the release in Washington, DC.
Friday, October 15, 5pm (Reception), 6pm (Event), Room HC 5, The Capitol, Washington, DC
Rick Hess
Rick Hess, author of Common Sense School Reform, will examine educational reform within the public school system based on the findings of his book which include: better accountability, flexibility, teacher recruitment, better training, and enhanced technology. Hess, a resident scholar at American Enterprise Institute, worked as a public high school teacher in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Prior to joining AEI, he taught as a professor of education and politics at the University of Virginia.
Monday, October 18, 7pm, University of Virginia Bookstore
Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball Presentation
Larry Sabato, director of the Center for Politics and Robert Kent Gooch professor of Politics at the University of Virginia, will provide an interesting look into the presidential election as well as other key national Senate and House races in his renowned Crystal Ball Presentation.
Wednesday, October 27, 7pm, Chemistry Auditorium
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