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.