September 10, 2026 – Foley Distinguished Service Award 2026
Reception and Dinner for Mike Pence, Recipient of the 2026 Thomas S. Foley Award
Please join the Foley Institute and distinguished guests for the presentation of the annual Thomas S. Foley Award for Distinguished Public Service to the 48th Vice President of the United States, Mike Pence.
Event Details
- Location: Spokane, Washington
- Learn more about the Foley Distinguished Service Award and Spokane event.
September 15, 2026 – Midterms Lecture Series
David Kimball: “Redistricting and voting rights”
Redistricting shapes political representation and can have a lasting impact on voting rights and civic participation. How can we ensure that every community has an equal voice in the democratic process?
David Kimball is a professor of political science at University of Missouri-St. Louis.
- September 15, 2026, 12:00 PM — Foley Speaker’s Room, 308 Bryan Hall
- Watch live on the Foley Institute YouTube channel
September 17, 2026 – Constitution Day event
Constitution Day event: Documentary and discussion, “Flag Day”
On Constitution Day, join us for an inspiring documentary that focuses on the largest annual Flag Day parade located in Three Oaks, Michigan. It focuses on issues of ritual, identity, and belonging in a polarized America.
This event is co-sponsored by the Veterans and Military Affiliated Student Services (VMASS).
The showing will be followed by a discussion, moderated by Braver Angels WA, a non-profit dedicated to reducing political polarization.
- September 17, 2026, 1:30 PM — Foley Speaker’s Room, 308 Bryan Hall
- Space is limited — please register below
