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Celebrating the 1st and 21st amendments
The Eugene McCarthy Center for Public Policy & Civic Engagement is pleased to sponsor Politics and a Pint, a bimonthly series of informal discussions on issues related to public policy and politics, that is, any type of social interaction involving decision-making. Politics and a Pint invites faculty members, student leaders, administratives, alums, politicians and community members to talk with students in an informal atmosphere without academic pressures, and about current issues which may normally not enter the classroom.
All majors and all ages are welcome to attend any portion of Politics and a Pint. Pizza and non-alcoholic beverages are always provided. 21+ attendees may purchase pints at the BWP bar.
Please join us for upcoming sessions!
Pictures taken by Adam Konczewski
The above photos were taken during the October 15, 2009 Politics & a Pint titled: "Mark Ritchie: A Conversation with Minnesota's 21st Secretary of State".
Upcoming Sessions
Fall 2009
November 12: TBA
December 3:
Send us your idea for the last P&P of the semester at: mccarthycenter@csbsju.edu
Past Sessions
Fall 2009
September 9
“Straight Talk for Non-experts: Political Parties & the Issues,” targeting particularly first-year students and the politically confused, this instructive and blunt discussion on the major political viewpoints in American politics will feature College Democrats, College Republicans and Students Fostering Conservative Thought. The objective: to provide a clear view of their ideologies and agendas. Political dialogue should enable attendees to identify and/or better assess their position in the political and ideological spectrum. Door prizes and complimentary pizza will be provided. Brother Willie’s Pub, SJU, 4:30 p.m.
September 16
“Presidential Appointments and the Future of the Supreme Court," celebrating the Constitution, and its 21st Amendment, this will be a conversation with political science professor Neal Allen and other faculty members in the context of Constitution Day. Cosponsored by the Student Pre-Law Society. Brother Willie’s Pub, SJU, 4:30 p.m.
September 29
“The China Moment: What’s at Stake for America?,” Management, Political Science, History and Chinese Language professors share their experience-based insights on China and their historic momentum. Co-sponsored by the International Affairs Club and the Asia Club. Brother Willie’s Pub, SJU, 4:30 pm
Spring 2009
April 23
“The Power of Doorstep Democracy,” featuring Political Science professor James Read, Brother Willie’s Pub, SJU, 4:30pm
According to Minnesota Public Radio, “James Read ran for office himself once, in Minnesota House District 14A back in 1992. He did it by knocking on doors, one by one, with a goal of 50 a day. In the end he knocked on the doors of 7,500 households and lost by only 98 votes” in a district where he was originally a complete stranger.
April 15
“A Discussion with DFL Candidates for MN Governor,” featuring Sen. Mark Dayton, Sen. Tom Bakk, Rep. Paul Thissen, Sen. Steve Kelley. Brother Willie’s Pub, SJU, 4:30pm
March 26
“Free markets, globalization and the Plea for Social Justice,” featuring Economics and Theology professor Dan Finn and Economics professor Chuck Rambeck, Brother Willie’s Pub, SJU, 4:30pm
March 12
“ Green Art and Environmentalism” featuring Art professor and Artist in Residence Richard Bresnahan and visiting Norwegian professor Chris Butters, Brother Willie’s Pub, SJU, 4:30pm
February 24
“Minnesotans Rule, Nicely. Civic and Public Policy Lessons from the Heartland to the Rest of America,” featuring Sean Kershaw, Executive Director of the Citizens League of Minnesota, Brother Willie’s Pub, SJU, 4:30pm
February 10
“Tips for Success,” featuring former U.S. Congressman Mark Kennedy sharing tips for success in the realms of politics and business, Alumnae Hall, CSB, 4:30pm
January 29
“What will be different? A multi-level forecast for America in the next years,” featuring James Fischer, director of ROTC; Kay Wolsborn, Chair of the Political Science Department; and Louis Johnston, professor of Economics, Brother Willie’s Pub, SJU, 4:30pm
Fall 2008
November 20
“Careers in Public Service: Voices from Alums,” featuring Mike Erlandson’86, SuperValu Vice-president of Government Affairs and former Chair of DFL party and Chief of Staff for Congressman Sabo; Karen Janisch’87, MN Governor Pawlenty’s General Counsel; Alyssa Schlander’95, Government Affairs Director for MN Automobile Dealers Association; Phil Stalboerger’95, Legislative Affairs Vice President for Blue Cross and Blue Shield, former Senate staff and Department of Commerce Legislative Director; Doug Stang;96, 3M Government Relations and former GOP legislator; Erin Connell Sexton’98, Medtronic Senior Manager, State Government Affairs and former lobbyist for MN Chamber of Commerce and MN Medical Association; and Colleen Gross Ebinger’01, Director of Public Innovators, A Root Cause Initiative, Brother Willie’s Pub, SJU 4:30pm
November 6
“Deconstructing the Election,” featuring Political Science professor Kay Wolsborn, and Psychology Professor Aubrey Immelman, O’Connell’s Pub, CSB, 4:15pm
October 23
“The Current State of the American Economy,” featuring Economics professors Louis Johnston and Ernie Diedrich, Brother Willie’s Pub, SJU 4:30pm.
October 9
“Religion and Presidential Politics,” featuring Theology professor and Obama Advisor Miguel Diaz, O’Connell’s Pub, CSB, 4:15pm
September 25
“Public Transportation in an Era of Rising Oil Prices,” featuring Economics professor Ernie Diedrich, Brother Willy’s Pub, SJU, 4:15pm
September 11
“Between Barack and a Hard Place,” featuring Nick Colman, Columnist for the Minneapolis Star Tribune, Brother Willie’s Pub, SJU, 4:15pm
Spring 2008
May 1
“Minnesota: Its Role Within the Union and the Outside World,” featuring historian and professor Annette Atkins, Brother Willie’s Pub, SJU, 4:30pm
April 17
“Universal Healthcare? A discussion on the feasibility and implications of a universal health care policy in America,” O’Connell’s Pub, CSB, 4:30pm
March 6
"Advocacy and Political Leadership," featuring Wyman Spano, a nationally-known scholar on Minnesota politics and director of the UMD Master of Advocacy and Political Leadership (MAPL) program, Murray 001, CSB, 4:30pm
February 28
“The Role of Government in Economic Growth and Recovery," featuring Economics professors Parker Wheatley and Louis Johnston, co-sponsored by the Economics Club and OIKOS, Brother Willie’s Pub, SJU, 4:30pm
February 8
“U.S. Presidential Election Mechanisms and Literacy,” featuring Political Science professors Kay Wolsborn, Claire Haeg and Neal Allen, O’Connell’s Pub, CSB, 4:30pm