Events – Fall 2010

September 13, 2010 – Coffee & Politics Series

Cristián Orrego: “Identifying the Missing: Forensic Investigations of Human Rights Violations”

Cristián Orrego, criminalist supervisor in forensic genetics at Jan Bashinski DNA Laboratory, Department of Justice, California, and a founding member of the California-based Alliance of Forensic Scientists for Human Rights and Humanitarian Investigations. 10:30–11:45 a.m., CUE 518.


September 17, 2010

Constitution Day

Constitution Day. Receive a free copy of the U.S. Constitution. 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Terrell Mall.


September 22, 2010 – Coffee & Politics Series

Sam Reed and Trova Heffernan

Sam Reed, Washington secretary of state, on the top-two primary elections in Washington and the 2004 gubernatorial contest, 11:10–11:50 a.m., Honors Hall Lounge.

A public book launch and signing of the book detailing the events of 2004 will follow from noon to 1:00 p.m. in the Honors Lounge, with Trova Heffernan and Sam Reed.


October 1, 2010 – Coffee & Politics Series

Zaher Wahab: “Struggling for Peace in Afghanistan”

Zaher Wahab on “Struggling for Peace in Afghanistan.” 10:30 a.m., CUE 518.


October 1, 2010

Cougar Pre-Law Day

1:30–4:30 p.m., CUE 518.


October 5, 2010

Initiative 1098 with Bill Gates Sr.

Bill Gates Sr. will explain his rationale behind sponsoring this initiative that aims to create an income tax for the highest-earning Washingtonians. 12:00 p.m., CUB Junior Ballroom.


October 7, 2010 – Coffee & Politics Series

William Miles: “Political Islam”

William Miles of Northeastern University on “Political Islam.” 12:00 p.m., CUE 518.


October 8, 2010 – Coffee & Politics Series

Barbara Madsen: “Civil Liberties: A Washingtonian Perspective”

Chief Justice Barbara Madsen of the Washington State Supreme Court on “Civil Liberties: A Washingtonian Perspective.” 11:10 a.m., Honors Hall Lounge.


October 25, 2010 – Panel Discussion

Women in Public Service Panel

Panel includes:

  • Joni Earl, CEO of Sound Transit
  • Patricia McInturff, former head of King County Human Services
  • Sue Rahr, sheriff of King County

3:00–4:30 p.m., CUE 518


October 27, 2010 – Coffee & Politics Series

Arthur Lupia: “Are American Voters Competent? Information and the Failure of Good Intentions”

Arthur Lupia (University of Michigan) presents “Are American Voters Competent? Information and the Failure of Good Intentions.”
10:30 a.m., CUE 518.


October 28, 2010 – Media & Politics Symposium

“Democracy Online? The Role of the Media in Electoral Politics”

Panel includes:

  • Tim Groeling, UCLA
  • Rod Hart, UT Austin
  • Patricia Moy, University of Washington

3:00–4:30 p.m., CUE 518.


December 1, 2010 – Coffee & Politics Series

“State Support for WSU: An Update from Your Local Legislators”

Rep. Susan Fagan, Sen. Mark Schoesler, and Rep. Joe Schmick present “State Support for WSU: An Update from Your Local Legislators.” 11:10 a.m., Honors Hall Lounge.


December 3, 2010 – Coffee & Politics Series

Anthony Gill: “Regulating Religion: When Does Government Regulation Threaten Religious Liberty?”

Anthony Gill of the University of Washington presents “Regulating Religion: When Does Government Regulation Threaten Religious Liberty?” 10:30 a.m., CUE 518.