Debate Watch 2008 at the Penn Libraries
The Penn Libraries is partnering with CWiC to host the 2008 Presidential and Vice Presidential debates. CWiC is a Voter Education Partner with DebateWatch, a voter education program of the Commission on Presidential Debates (CPD). DebateWatch brings citizens such as Penn Students together to watch the televised debates, talk about what you learned, and, if you choose to, share your reactions with the CPD.
CWiC's speaking advisors will host each of the DebateWatch events and will facilitate a discussion of the debate afterward. Rather than watching the pundits argue about the merits of the candidates' arguments, you and other Penn students will be the pundits.
Van Pelt Library - Class of '55 Room (2nd floor)
9-11:30pm
Refreshments Provided
Vice Presidential Debate
Thursday, October 2
Washington University in St. Louis, MO
Topic: domestic and foreign policy
Moderator: Gwen Ifill
Senior Correspondent, The NewsHour, and Moderator and Managing Editor, Washington Week, PBS
Second Presidential Debate
Tuesday, October 7
Belmont University, Nashville, TN
Format: town meeting
Topic: issues raised by members of the audience. Questions solicited by Internet will be included with those from citizens on the stage with the candidates.
Moderator: Tom Brokaw
Special Correspondent, NBC News
Third Presidential Debate
Wednesday, October 15
Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY
Topic: domestic policy
Moderator: Bob Schieffer
CBS News Chief Washington Correspondent, and Host, Face the Nation
For more information:
Marjorie Hassen
