Dear Students:
Elon University will hold a debate on the 2012 presidential election and issues currently being discussed widely in the media and by the candidates. In this debate, four teams will present positions on the topics: Democrat, Republican, Independent, and International. Each team will be made up of four people, and we are hoping to get a good mixture of students (graduate and undergraduate) , faculty, and staff on each team if possible. Also, team members will receive $100 in Phoenix Cash.
The debate will be held in Whitley Auditorium on October 25 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. It will be moderated by Dick Gordon of The Story on WUNC and also be broadcast via Elon Local News and WSOE. If the last debate in 2004 is any indication, we expect the auditorium to be filled to capacity. A reception and opportunity for additional interaction with team members will follow the debate.
The deadline for submitting your application is October 5. To apply, please visit http://www.elon.edu/e-web/academics/special_programs/debating_issues/default.xhtml. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Dr. Tom Arcaro at arcaro@elon.edu or Ben Kashdan at bkashdan@elon.edu.