2016-2017 Schedule Highlights:
"Understanding Election 2016"
Thursday, November 17, 2016 | 3:30 p.m.
Slee Hall Auditorium, North Campus
Theda Skocpol
Photo Credit: Martha Stewart
Dr. Theda Skocpol
Victor S. Thomas Professor of Government and Sociology at Harvard ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ and Director of the Scholars Strategy Network
Dr. Theda Skocpol is the Victor S. Thomas Professor of Government and Sociology at Harvard ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ and Director of the , a national organization that encourages public engagement by university-based scholars.
Schedule Highlights
Events are free and open to the public.
Advance registration is recommended, but not required, for these two events.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17 - KEYNOTE ADDRESS
3:30 p.m.
Slee Hall Auditorium, North Campus
"Understanding Election 2016"
Keynote address by Dr. Theda Skocpol
Abstract:
"Understanding the Trump phenomenon. What's next for the Republican Party and American politics?"
Reception to follow in Slee Hall Atrium
Keynote Address Video:
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18 - PANEL DISCUSSION
12:15PM
Black Box Theater, Center for the Arts, UB North Campus
A complimentary lunch in the Center for the Arts atrium will be provided for pre-registered guests beginning at 11:30AM (Registration will be capped at 120)
"Election Reflections: Moving Forward After the Divide?"
Panel discussion featuring Dr. Skocpol and panelists from the UB faculty and student body.
Panel Discussion Video:
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18 - SMALL GROUP DISCUSSIONS
Small group meetings with faculty and students
Meeting 1 - 9:00AM - 10:00AM
Meeting 2 - 10:15AM - 11:15AM
280 Park Hall, North Campus
Space is limited for these sessions.