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!

Support a Cause

Week Without Violence

October 11-15

Unite against violence this week during WSU's annual Week Without Violence. The events are all free to participate in and help raise awareness for a great cause.

Daily

Clothesline Project

Paint Your Own T-shirt

Wilson Hall Rm 1A

You can paint your own T-shirt in privacy, then have it hung on the Clothesline. Over 700 shirts are featured.

Monday

Guest speaker Teri Jendusa-Nicolai

6:00 PM

CUB Auditorium

"Teri Jendusa Nicolai has survived the unthinkable. Six years ago, Teri Jendusa-Nicolai's ex-husband attacked her with a baseball bat, and left her for dead in an Illinois storage locker. Miraculously, 26 hours later she was found barely alive, and is here today to speak out and about Domestic Violence awareness."

Tuesday

WSU Police Face-to-Face Forum

4pm - 5pm

CUB Lounge

Wednesday

Take Back the Night Rally and March

6 p.m.

Glenn Terrell Mall

It begins on the Glenn Terrell Mall and winds around campus, ending near the Beasley Performing Arts Coliseum. A short light vigil will follow the march to reflect on the effects of violence on the lives of victims, survivors, family, friends and the larger community. See our other blog post for more information.

Thursday

Brown Bag: Lets Talk About ...

"But they don't hit me."

12 pm (Noon)

Wilson Room 1

Bring a lunch, they will provide food for thought

Building Bridges: Multicultural Showcase

6 p.m.

Beasley Coliseum