Coffee & Politics Series

The Foley Institute Presents

Arthur Lupia

Are American Voters Competent?

Information and the Failure of Good Intentions

Wednesday, Oct. 27

10:30a.m. - 11:30a.m.

CUE 518

Join the Foley Institute for coffee, doughnuts and discussion with Professor Arthur Lupia, professor of Political Science and research professor, University of Michigan. He studies how people make decisions when they lack information on topics like voting and elections. His research examines how information and institutions affect policy and politics.

A great opportunity for some political talk during the midterm election season! RSVP to relgar@wsu.edu

Women in Public Service Alumni Panel

The Foley Institute presents

Women in Public Service:

Opportunities and Obstacles

Monday, Oct. 25th

3:00p.m. - 4:30p.m.

CUE 518

Want a possible career in Public Service? Four distinguished WSU alumni women will discuss their careers since graduation and give their advice of how to overcome potential obstacles and succeed in public service. Ask these women any questions you might have and receive beneficial advice on how to break into public service.

The panel consists of: Joni Earl, CEO of Sound Transit; Patricia McInturff, former department director for City of Seattle; Sue Rahr, Sheriff of King County; and moderator Connie Niva, microbiologist and former Washington State Transportation Commissioner and Everett Port Commissioner. 

Free and open to all students!