Events – Fall 2008

September 24, 2008

Round Table Discussion with the Justices of the Washington Supreme Court

Safeguarding Rights. A Round Table Discussion with the Justices of the Washington Supreme Court. 2:10–4:00 p.m., CUE 518.


September 25, 2008

WA Supreme Court in session

WA Supreme Court in session. 9:00 a.m. – noon & 1:30–2:30 p.m., CUB Ballroom.


September 26, 2008 – Coffee & Politics Series

Michael Baumgartner discussing the Iraq Surge

Coffee & Politics Series with Michael Baumgartner, who will be discussing the Iraq Surge. 11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., CUE 512.


October 2, 2008 – Coffee & Politics Series

Discussion with Mark Mayes

Coffee & Politics with Mark Mays, Democratic challenger for U.S. House of Representatives 5th District. 2:00–3:15 p.m., CUB 204.


October 9, 2008 – Coffee & Politics Series

Susan Nathan discusses the Jewish/Arab divide in Israel

Coffee & Politics with author Susan Nathan, who will be discussing the Jewish/Arab divide in Israel. 10:00 a.m. to noon, CUB 204. Book signing will follow.


October 14, 2008 – Coffee & Politics Series

Doug Sutherland: “Can We Balance Economic Growth and the Environment?”

Coffee & Politics with Washington Commissioner of Public Lands Doug Sutherland. “Can We Balance Economic Growth and the Environment?” 1:45–3:00 p.m., CUE 512.


October 16, 2008 – Public Forum

Public Forum. “Economic Crisis and the Government Bailout: What’s Ahead?”

3:30–5:00 p.m., CUE 203.


October 29, 2008 – Coffee & Politics Series

Coffee & Politics with Cathy McMorris

Coffee & Politics with Cathy McMorris, Republican incumbent of U.S. House of Representatives 5th District. 1:30–2:45 p.m., Honors Hall Lounge.


October 30, 2008 – Panel Discussion

Pre-Election Panel

4:00–5:30 p.m., CUE 202.


November 17, 2008 – Coffee & Politics Series

Fabrice Hourquebie: “The Sarkozy Presidency: Change or Continuity?”

Coffee & Politics with Fabrice Hourquebie: “The Sarkozy Presidency: Change or Continuity?” 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., CUE 518.


December 3, 2008 – Coffee & Politics Series

Sam Reed: “Fixing Elections”

Coffee & Politics with Sam Reed, WA Secretary of State: “Fixing Elections.” 10:30–11:45 a.m., CUE 512.