American Democracy Project at Winona State University

Fall 2007
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American Democracy Project: Fall 2007 Schedule of Events

WHY WE FIGHT: The Documentary Film  (sponsored by the WSU Political Science Association and the ADP)
Date/Time: Thursday November 29, 2007 at 5:00pm
Location: Somsen Auditorium
The movie is “Why We Fight”, a recent documentary on what Dwight Eisenhower called the “military-industrial complex.”  It raises a number of questions, including: "Is American foreign policy dominated by the idea of military supremacy? Has the military become too important in American life? What are the forces that shape and propel American militarism?"  Although the movie has a definite perspective, voices from a variety of perspectives are heard. 

Constitution Day: “New Justices, a New Constitution?” -A Panel Discussion
Date/Time: Thursday, September 20, 2007  at 2:00pm
Location: Library Athenaeum area on the 2nd floor

To mark Constitution Day there will be a panel discussion titled:  “New Justices, a New Constitution?”  discussing the impact of new Supreme Court Justices Roberts and Alito on high-profile cases involving abortion, school busing, and global warming from the last year.  discussing the impact of new Supreme Court Justices Roberts and Alito on high-profile cases involving abortion, school busing, and global warming from the last year. 

TWO PANEL DISCUSSIONS: On issues of Facebook, MySpace, YouTube, and student free speech.

Expert Perspectives on the Consequences of Facebook and Social Networking Sites: APanel Discussion
Date/Time:  Wednesday, October 10, 2007 at 2:00pm
Location: Library Athenaeum area on the 2nd floor of the Library
The October 10th panel will feature “expert” perspectives on potential job and other consequences for material posted on Facebook, etc.  Sponsored by the American Democracy Project in partnership with WSU Student Senate and the WSU Library Athenaeum.

Student Perspectives on the Usage of Facebook and other Social Networking Sites: A Panel Discussion
Date/Time:  Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at 2:00pm
Location: Library Athenaeum area on the 2nd floor of the Library
The October 17th panel will feature student panelists directly talking about their experiences with these sites.  Sponsored by the American Democracy Project in partnership with WSU Student Senate and the WSU Library Athenaeum

American Democracy Project:  Spring 2007 Schedule of Events

Counterrorism and American Democracy
Speaker: Daniel Byman
When:  Thursday, February 1^st at 3:30 P.M.
Location: Science Lab 120

Daniel Byman, former staffer for the 9/11 Commission and Director of the Center for Peace and Security Studies at Georgetown University, will address the security challenges America faces in the post-9/11 world. 

Tuition: How Much Is Too Much?
When:  Tuesday, February 20th at 4:00 P.M.
Location: Science Lab Auditorium 120

This  panel discussion featuring different perspectives on the tuition issue in Minnesota, including student, faculty, and other higher education representatives.   

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