{"id":223,"date":"2024-10-24T20:22:23","date_gmt":"2024-10-24T20:22:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.furman.edu\/on-discourse\/?post_type=tribe_events&#038;p=223"},"modified":"2024-10-28T18:50:10","modified_gmt":"2024-10-28T18:50:10","slug":"pre-and-post-election-events-on-campus-engage-the-community-in-the-electoral-process","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/www.furman.edu\/on-discourse\/event\/pre-and-post-election-events-on-campus-engage-the-community-in-the-electoral-process\/","title":{"rendered":"Pre- and post-election events on campus engage the community in the electoral process"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Organizations on campus are sponsoring activities before and after the Nov. 5 elections. From Cultural Life Programs (CLPs) to listening sessions, to dialog opportunities, the events aim to provide the campus community with opportunities to engage with the electoral process and its outcomes. The co-directors of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.furman.edu\/on-discourse\/\">On Discourse<\/a>, the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.furman.edu\/diversity-equity-inclusion\/shared-equity-leadership-team\/\">Shared Equity Leadership Team (SELT)<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.furman.edu\/spiritual-life\/\">Spiritual Life<\/a>\u00a0have compiled the list below, which is organized chronologically. To add an activity, email Cynthia King, associate dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusive Excellence, at cynthia.king1205@furman.edu, or Lisa Knight, the Alva and Beatrice Bradley Professor of Anthropology, Asian Studies and Religion, at lisa.knight@furman.edu.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ongoing election-related events and initiatives<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Dins Vote<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Oversight:<\/strong>\u00a0David Fleming (Politics and International Affairs) with Emmie Barth \u201925<\/li>\n<li><strong>Description:<\/strong>\u00a0Initiative to encourage student voter participation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Faculty Development Center: Teaching During an Election Resources<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Description:<\/strong>\u00a0Comprehensive set of resources for \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.furman.edu\/faculty-development-center\/updates\/resources-for-teaching-during-an-election\/?utm_source=mailpoet&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source_platform=mailpoet&amp;utm_campaign=FDC%20Connections%20Newsletter%20-%20October%202024%20-%20TEST%202\">teaching during an election<\/a>.\u201d These resources are designed to support instructors in facilitating difficult dialogues and fostering respectful disagreement, as well as guiding discussions on freedom of expression and the First Amendment. They also provide activities to enhance media literacy, civic engagement and reflective practice. The resource set also includes several post-election materials (see the \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.furman.edu\/faculty-development-center\/faculty-resources\/pedagogical-insights\/\">additional resources section<\/a>\u201d under the \u201cTeaching During an Election\u201d tab), such as a \u201cDay After\u201d guide and post-election response guides curated from other institutions and national organizations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Duke Library: \u201cPost-erity Election Thoughts\u201d<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Date Range:<\/strong>\u00a0October 30 \u2013 November 8, 2024<\/li>\n<li><strong>Description:<\/strong>\u00a0Share election thoughts on postcards, displayed in a designated area of the library. Reflect on feelings before and after the election.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Politics and International Affairs<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Event Title:<\/strong>\u00a0Pizza and Politics<br \/>\n<strong>Date:<\/strong>\u00a0October 21 and November 6<br \/>\n<strong>Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Department of Politics and International Affairs<br \/>\n<strong>Description:<\/strong>\u00a0Bimonthly events focusing on the November election, providing students an opportunity to discuss political issues in a casual setting.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Tocqueville Center<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Event Title:<\/strong>\u00a0Parties and Elections in America (CLP)<br \/>\n<strong>Date:<\/strong>\u00a0October 22 and 23<br \/>\n<strong>Time:<\/strong>\u00a05\u20136:30 pm<br \/>\n<strong>Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Burgiss (October 22) and Watkins (October 23)<br \/>\n<strong>Description:<\/strong>\u00a0Featuring Tim Alberta, Erin Covey, Jessica Taylor, and Ruy Teixeira on the topic of parties and elections in the U.S.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>The Riley Institute<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Event Title:<\/strong>\u00a0Bridging the Political Divide: A Dialogue-Based (CLP)<br \/>\n<strong>Date:<\/strong>\u00a0October 29<br \/>\n<strong>Time:<\/strong>\u00a05 \u2013 6:15 pm<br \/>\n<strong>Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Watkins Room<br \/>\n<strong>Description:<\/strong>\u00a0Through small group dialogues, students will examine the impact of polarization on their college experience and how they can help reduce political animosity on campus and beyond.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Poverty Studies Interdisciplinary Minor<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Event Title:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.furman.edu\/news\/pre-and-post-election-events-on-campus\/%20The%20Stakes%20of%20the%202024%20Election%20for%20Low-Income%20Americans\">Poverty &amp; Policy: The Stakes of the 2024 Election for Low-Income Americans<\/a>\u00a0(CLP)<br \/>\n<strong>Date:<\/strong>\u00a0Wednesday, October 30<br \/>\n<strong>Time:<\/strong>\u00a05:15\u20136:30 pm<br \/>\n<strong>Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Johns Hall 101<br \/>\n<strong>Description:<\/strong>\u00a0A CLP event co-hosted with DinsVote, featuring Furman experts discussing the policies proposed in the current election and their impact on low-income Americans.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Economics Department<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Event Title:<\/strong>\u00a0Economics and the Election (CLP)<br \/>\n<strong>Date:<\/strong>\u00a0November 4<br \/>\n<strong>Time:<\/strong>\u00a06\u20137 pm<br \/>\n<strong>Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Patrick Lecture Hall (PYR-126)<br \/>\n<strong>Description:<\/strong>\u00a0A discussion led by Furman economics professors, examining key election issues related to economics, including tax proposals, international trade, and healthcare policy.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Office of Spiritual Life<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Event Title:<\/strong>\u00a0Election Day Opportunity for Reflection, Prayer, and Meditation<br \/>\n<strong>Date:<\/strong>\u00a0November 5<br \/>\n<strong>Time:<\/strong>\u00a08 am\u20132 pm and 6\u201310 pm<br \/>\n<strong>Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Chapel<br \/>\n<strong>Description:<\/strong>\u00a0The Chapel will be open for reflection, prayer, and meditation throughout the day. (Note: A class and rehearsal will be held in between these times.)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Office of Spiritual Life<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Event Title:<\/strong>\u00a0Post-Election Grief Group<br \/>\n<strong>Date:<\/strong>\u00a0November 6<br \/>\n<strong>Time:<\/strong>\u00a04 pm<br \/>\n<strong>Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Chapel Lounge<br \/>\n<strong>Description:<\/strong>\u00a0A special post-election grief group with co-facilitator Pam Amatucci, discussing the creation of a tailored self-care document.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Office of Spiritual Life<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Event Title:<\/strong>\u00a0Post-Election Interfaith Gathering<br \/>\n<strong>Date:<\/strong>\u00a0November 6<br \/>\n<strong>Time:<\/strong>\u00a05 pm<br \/>\n<strong>Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Chapel<br \/>\n<strong>Description:<\/strong>\u00a0A gathering for reflection and interfaith dialogue following the election.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Departments of Communication Studies, Computer Science and Politics and International Affairs; The Riley Institute, Duke Library, Furman Humanities Center, Digital Ethics Minor, Journalism Minor<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Event Title:<\/strong>\u00a0Detecting AI Truth Decay in the 2024 Election (CLP)<br \/>\n<strong>Date:<\/strong>\u00a0November 7<br \/>\n<strong>Time:<\/strong>\u00a05 pm<br \/>\n<strong>Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Daniel Recital Hall<br \/>\n<strong>Description:<\/strong>\u00a0Emmy-winning journalist Al Tompkins will explore the impact of AI on the 2024 election and society, drawing on his 52 years of journalism experience.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b>The Shared Equity Leadership Team, The Center for Interpersonal Connections, and The Intergroup Dialogue Program<\/b><\/p>\n<p><strong>Event Title:<\/strong>\u00a0Food for Thought: Building Community after the Election<br \/>\n<strong>Date:<\/strong>\u00a0November 7<br \/>\n<strong>Time:<\/strong>\u00a02-4:30 p.m.<br \/>\n<strong>Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Dinning Hall, top floor<br \/>\n<strong>Description:<\/strong>\u00a0Community meal to exchange perspectives, foster understanding, and build support following the election.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Tocqueville Center<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Event Title:<\/strong>\u00a0The Black Experience in America (CLP)<br \/>\n<strong>Date:<\/strong>\u00a0November 12 and 13<br \/>\n<strong>Time &amp; Location:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>November 12: 5\u20136:30 pm, Johns Hall<\/li>\n<li>November 13: 6:30\u20138 pm, Burgiss<br \/>\n<strong>Description:<\/strong>\u00a0A discussion with Esau McCaulley, bestselling author and theologian, on the significance of the election that may place the first Black woman in the Oval Office.<br \/>\n<strong>Part II:<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>November 13: 6:30\u20138 pm, Burgiss<br \/>\n<strong>Description:<\/strong>\u00a0Facilitated conversation with students on the meaning of patriotism.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Organizations on campus are sponsoring activities before and after the Nov. 5 elections. 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