The annual summer news update panel discussion will be held Aug. 29 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in McKinnon Hall.
Members of the campus community and the public are invited to gather in McKinnon Hall on Wednesday, Aug. 29, for “What Happened Over the Summer?” — the annual news update panel discussion focused on current events.
This fast-paced panel will discuss the implications of events such as the trade tariffs, immigration policies, nuclear deals with North Korea and Iran, news from the White House, and more. Attendees are free to ask questions of our panelists from political science, international studies, business, and communications.
“I look forward to this event every year,” said Naeemah Clark, associate professor of communications who will serve as moderator for the discussion. “First, it’s always a good trip down memory lane. Second, I always learn something new.”
Clark said last year’s discussion that included the protests in Charlottesville, widespread devastation from hurricanes and other topics were so informative she was able to use what she learned in her classes and in discussions with friends. “There’s a lot I don’t know about how trade and tariffs affect me, so I’m especially looking forward to that.”
This year’s panel and their areas of expertise:
- Jessica Carew, assistant professor of political science, domestic policy
- Baris Kesgin, assistant professor of political science, foreign policy
- Andrew Greenland, assistant professor of economics, trade and economic development
- Damion Blake, assistant professor of political science, national security
- Kate Croxton, reporter, The Burlington Times-News
The event begins at 7 p.m. and the public is invited.
Sponsored by the Council on Civic Engagement