Summer Forum Explores ‘American Politics at the Millennium’

Experts on the U.S. government, the global economy, American ethnicity, and technology and politics will be among the featured lecturers participating in a University Summer Forum titled ‘American Politics at the Millennium.’ The forum consists of eight lectures to be held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, July 15 – August 7.

All lectures are free and will last from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The forum will take place in 1800 Engineering Hall, located at 1415 Engineering Drive. For more information, call 608-263-2414.

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LECTURE SCHEDULE TUESDAY, JULY 15
“Introduction: The Framework of American Government,” Ken Mayer, political science.

THURSDAY, JULY 17
“Technology and Representation: Is the Government Too Close to the People,” Ken Mayer, political science.

TUESDAY, JULY 22
“The American Global Economy,” Ken Mayer, political science.

THURSDAY, JULY 24
“Participation,” Wendy Rahn, political science, University of Minnesota.

TUESDAY, JULY 29
“The Changing Face of American Ethnicity,” Benjamin Marquez, political science.

THURSDAY, JULY 31
“Race and Congressional Redistricting,” David Canon, political science.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 5
“Technology and the Constitution,” Ken Mayer, political science.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 7
“Entitlement Reform and Conclusion,” Ken Mayer, political science.