Event this week At Emory

[Citizen Jane]

I am not sure whether this event is open to the public or not (can't really tell, myself) and they do say that it is intended as non-partisan so you are asked not to bring signs or cheer or boo, however, afterwards there will be a debate between the Emory Young Democrats and Young Repugnicans which might be interesting.

In any case, I thought I'd let y'all know. Here is the email I received this past week:


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The below message is forwarded from Provost Earl Lewis:

Dear Colleagues,


I write to let you know of an all-University event, “Classroom on the Quad: Vote 2004,” which will be held next Wednesday, October 20, from 2 to 4 pm on the main Emory Quadrangle (rain location, Woodruff Health Sciences Center Auditorium). This event has been initiated and planned by the Student Government Association; President Wagner and the Cabinet would like to encourage all students, faculty, and staff to attend.


Classes that normally meet on Wednesday afternoon can be advised in advance by the instructor to gather on the Quad, or the instructor may advise students to convene at their normal meeting place and then proceed to the Quad as a group. It remains the prerogative of individual instructors to hold normally scheduled classes during this period if they deem it important or necessary to do so. 

All students, faculty, and staff who are not scheduled for classes on Wednesday afternoon are strongly urged to attend the Classroom on the Quad.

In part for the very reason that members of the Emory community hold differing views on the imminent U.S. election, we feel it is vital to share this diversity in a public way that is civil and respectful. The “Classroom on the Quad” builds on the success of the spring 2003 University-wide classroom at which many viewpoints were presented by invited speakers on the Iraq war. 

The Classroom on the Quad is neither a partisan rally nor a demonstration. Banners and signs are not permitted, and any persons who bring these to the event will be requested to leave them at designated information tables. This event is intended for considered listening and reflection, not for cheering or booing of different points of view.  Though individual speakers may present partisan perspectives, the student and faculty planners have tried to encompass a wide range of views. Each of the presentations is short -- just five minutes. This has allowed inclusion of a wide range of faculty, student, and staff perspectives in the program.

At the conclusion of the Classroom on the Quad, from 4 to 5:30 pm, editors of the "Emory Wheel" will moderate a debate between College Republicans and Young Democrats. 

[UnityDem]

1. This event is Free & Open to the Public (nt)

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