Hear from one of the President's chief climate advisors; College Policy on Political Activity; and more, this week.

 

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Longtime Skidmore Political Science Professor Ron Seyb – with his signature wisdom and wit – analyzes election-related topics. In this episode, Professor Seyb discusses how a presidential candidate chooses a running mate. 

‌“Few relationships are odder than that between a presidential candidate and their running mate.” 

‌- Ron Seyb, "Veep Veep"

‌Policy on Political Activity

‌As a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, Skidmore College is prohibited from directly or indirectly participating or intervening in any political campaign on behalf of or in opposition to any candidate for elective public office. Nothing in this policy is intended to restrict individual freedom of speech or the robust exchange of ideas and viewpoints that are fundamental to the college’s educational mission. Please take a moment to carefully review the policy as it includes important information regarding various topics including the use of College facilities for partisan political activities.

 

‌'Historic Progress from the Biden-Harris Climate Agenda: Past, Present, and Future' 

‌Wednesday, Sept. 18 

‌6 p.m. 

‌Payne Room, Tang Teaching Museum 

‌Maggie Thomas, one of President Biden's chief climate advisors, converses with Skidmore faculty about the Biden-Harris climate policy progress.

‌            Press Pulse‌‌            

Beau Breslin, Joseph C. Palamountain Jr. Chair of Government, speculates on recent calls to revise the U.S. Constitution.

‌Professor of Political Science Ron Seyb provides an analysis of the recent debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.

Political theorist Susan McWilliams Barndt in the Payne Room exhibition

Skidmore College offers ‘new ways of thinking about the election’

Political theorist Susan McWilliams Barndt opened Skidmore’s fall election programming with a lecture considering liberalism, race, and U.S. political thought — one of many election-related events on campus his fall.

Did you know...

‌Voter registration deadlines vary, but most states require that applications be received by mid-to-late October. Want to learn more about when, where, and how to vote? Visit the Voting and Voter Registration Information page.

2024 Election Resources
 

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