Lake Forest College is proud to host events leading up to the presidential election that give students opportunities to engage with and discuss political issues in the United States.
Vice-Presidential Debate
Tuesday, October 1
Skybox, Mohr Student Center
Panel Discussion – 7 p.m.; Debate Watch – 8 p.m.; Wrap Up – 9:30 p.m.
This debate is the sole joint appearance between Democrat Tim Walz and Republican J.D. Vance.
Lecture: "A Look at the 2024 Election from Political Science"
Professor Barry Burden, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Thursday, October 10, 7 – 8 p.m.
Tarble Room, Brown Hall
Less than a month from the 2024 presidential election, Professor Barry Burden offers ways to think about what will happen, from a political scientist's point of view. Drawing on historical patterns, academic research, and current data, the talk will highlight factors most likely to affect the results and the election's aftermath.
Election-Night Watch Gathering
Tuesday, November 5, Starting at 7 p.m.
Skybox, Mohr Student Center
Watch the votes come in as US voters determines who will be the next president and which parties will control the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Sponsored by the Department of Politics and International Relations. For more information, contact Prof. James Marquardt (marquardt@lakeforest.edu).
Discussing Politics in Public: 2024 US Presidential Election
Wednesdays, 9–9:50 p.m.
Skybox, Mohr Student Center
Join Professor Linda Horwitz and her COMM 384: Rhetoric of the US Presidential Election class as they present on the current state of the election and place it in historical context.
October 2: Campaign Overview
October 9: Conventions
October 16: Visual Rhetoric
October 23: Debates, Polls, and Comedy
October 30: Prepare for Election
November 6: Post-Election Discussion
Hosted by Communications 384: Rhetoric of the US Presidential Election