Events – Fall 2005

July 29, 2005 – Sino Sister Cities Conference

Thomas S. Foley, Keynote speaker at Sino Sister Cities Conference

Keynote speaker Thomas S. Foley. Spokane


September 1, 2005 – Guest Lecture

Greg Schmidt: “How to Combat Domestic Violence”

Greg Schmidt, Seattle Police Lieutenant, presents to Crm J 330, Crime Control and Policies, “How to Combat Domestic Violence.” 10:35 a.m. – 11:50 a.m., Todd Hall 276


September 1, 2005 – Guest Lecture

Greg Schmidt: “Community Policing: Past, Present, and Future”

Greg Schmidt, Seattle Police Lieutenant, presents to Crm J 400, Issues in the Administration of Criminal Justice, “Community Policing: Past, Present, and Future.” 2:50 p.m. – 4:05 p.m., Todd Hall 420


September 7, 2005 – Public Lecture

Ozan Ergul: “Islam, the EU, and the Future of Constitutional Democracy in Turkey”

Ozan Ergul, Professor of Law, Ankara University, presents “Islam, the EU, and the Future of Constitutional Democracy in Turkey.” Todd 343, 2:10 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.


September 14, 2005 – ENSCOG Brownbag Series

Craig Parks: “Information, Ignorance, and Individual Resource Consumption Behavior”

Craig Parks, Professor of Psychology, Washington State University, presents “Information, Ignorance, and Individual Resource Consumption Behavior.” 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., CUE 518


September 26, 2005 – Luncheon

Political Psychology Group Kick-Off Luncheon

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., CUE 518


September 27, 2005 – Dinner Reception

Dinner Reception with Clovis Maksoud

Dr Clovis Maksoud, Professor of International Relations and Director of the Center for the Global South, American University. 6:30 p.m., CUB Junior Ballroom

In association with the International Student Council of ASWSU


September 28, 2005 – Public Lecture

Clovis Maksoud: “Prospects and Problems, Democracy in the Arab Countries”

Dr Clovis Maksoud, Professor of International Relations and Director of the Center for the Global South, American University, presents “Prospects and Problems, Democracy in the Arab Countries.” 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., Bryan Auditorium


September 30, 2005

Foreign and Defense Policy Brown Bag Series – Welcome Back Lunch

12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., CUE 512

In association with the College of Liberal Arts and the Department of Political Science


October 4-5, 2005 – Conference, WSU Spokane

Conference: “The Geopolitics of Global Oil Depletion: Implications for the Pacific Northwest”

Featuring keynote speakers: Washington State Governor Christine Gregoire; Matt Simmons, Simmons and Co. International, and Herman Franssen, International Energy Agency. Davenport Hotel, Spokane, WA

In association with WSU Spokane


October 15, 2005 – Conference, WSU Vancouver

Grace Chang: “The Politics of Movement”

Dr. Grace Chang presents “The Politics of Movement.” Presented at Washington State University Vancouver.

In association with Gender Researching Across the Campuses (GRACe) and the College of Liberal Arts


October 20, 2005 – Conference, WSU Vancouver

Conference: “Voice of the People: Making Democracy Work”

Workshops given on general theme “Voice of the People: Making Democracy Work.” 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., WSU Vancouver

Topics to be discussed:

  • Clark County Youth Commission in Action
  • Conversion Café: Questions that Matter
  • Advocate and Get Involved without Running for Office
  • Getting Good Information from the Internet
  • How to Recruit and Retain Volunteers

October 20, 2005 – Public Lecture, Vancouver

Benjamin Barber: “Building a Strong Democracy”

Presented by keynote speaker Benjamin Barber, Professor of Civil Society, University of Maryland: “Building a Strong Democracy.” 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., Fort Vancouver High School. Vancouver, WA


October 21, 2005 – Foreign and Defense Policy Brown Bag Series

Osvaldo Muniz: “North-South / U.S. – Latin American Defense Policy”

Dr. Osvaldo Muniz, Universidad de La Serena, presents “North-South / U.S. – Latin American Defense Policy.” 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m., WSU Honors Hall Lounge


October 25, 2005 – Guest Lecture

William D. Ruckelshaus: “Bureaucratic Leadership in the 21st Century”

William D. Ruckelshaus, Former U.S. EPA administrator for Presidents Nixon and Reagan, and currently a Strategic Director, the Madrona Venture Group and Chair of the Salmon Recovery Funding Board for the State of Washington, presents, to POLS 340 Public Administration, “Bureaucratic Leadership in the 21st Century.” 2:50 p.m. – 4:05 p.m., Wilson Hall 13


October 25, 2005 – ENSCOG Brownbag Series

“A Conversation with William D. Ruckelshaus: The University and Environmental Issues in the 21st Century”

William D. Ruckelshaus, Former U.S. EPA administrator for Presidents Nixon and Reagan, and currently a Strategic Director, the Madrona Venture Group and Chair of the Salmon Recovery Funding Board for the State of Washington, presents, “A Conversation with William D. Ruckelshaus: The University and Environmental Issues in the 21st Century.” 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., CUB Cascade Room


October 26, 2005

William D. Ruckelshaus: “Salmon Recovery: A New Application of Democracy”

Science, Technology, Environment, and Democracy College. William D. Ruckelshaus, Former U.S. EPA administrator for Presidents Nixon and Reagan, and currently a Strategic Director, the Madrona Venture Group and Chair of the Salmon Recovery Funding Board for the State of Washington, presents, “Salmon Recovery: A New Application of Democracy.” 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., Food Science & Human Nutrition T-101


November 3, 2005 – ENSCOG Brown Bag Series

Kathrin Braun: “Mapping Biopolitics”

Kathrin Braun, Visiting Professor of German and European Politics, University of Washington, presents “Mapping Biopolitics.” 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., CUB Cascade Room 127


November 3, 2005 – Science, Technology, the Environment, and Democracy Lecture Series

Kathrin Braun: “Experts of Ethics: What Is Ethics Doing in Policy-Making?”

Kathrin Braun, Visiting Professor of German and European Politics, University of Washington, presents “Experts of Ethics: What Is Ethics Doing in Policy-Making?” 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., Cleveland 30W


November 4, 2005 – Guest Lecture

Rob McKenna: “Role of the Attorney General and Top Priorities”

Rob McKenna, Washington State Attorney General, presents to Pol S 316, American Public Policy, “Role of the Attorney General and Top Priorities.” 10:10 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., Todd 434


November 4, 2005 – Pre-Law Club Meeting

Rob McKenna: “Going to Law School? Things to Think About on Your Road to Success.”

Rob McKenna, Washington State Attorney General, presents “Going to Law School? Things to Think About on Your Road to Success.” 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., CUE 518


November 7, 2005 – Public Lecture

Barry Lind: “Separation of Church and State: A Conservative Idea”

Senior Pastor Barry Lind, of Northwood Christian Church in Springfield, Oregon, presents “Separation of Church and State: A Conservative Idea.” 1:00 p.m., Vancouver Auditorium, Northwood Christian Church


November 14, 2005 – Public Lecture

Elected Representatives: 9th Legislative District

Pi Sigma Alpha presents, Elected Representatives. Elected Representatives: 9th Legislative District Senator Mark Schoesler, 9th Legislative District Representatives Don Cox and David Buri. 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., CUE 518.