Celebrating the 1st and 21st amendments

The Eugene McCarthy Center for Public Policy & Civic Engagement is pleased to sponsor Politics and a Pint, an ongoing series which fosters informal discussions on public policy issues. Politics and a Pint invites faculty members to talk with students in an informal setting without academic pressures, and about issues which may normally not enter the classroom. Please join us for an upcoming event at either Brother Willie's Pub or O'Connell's.

Upcoming Events

For specific dates and locations, please visit the social events section of our calendar. If you would like to receive Facebook invitations to upcoming sessions, please e-mail mlindstrom@csbsju.edu. If you have exciting ideas for future Politics and a Pint events, please e-mail mlindstrom@csbsju.edu.

Fall 2008 Events

September 11,“Between Barack and a Hard Place,” featuring Nick Colman, Columnist for the Minneapolis Star Tribune, Brother Willy’s Pub, SJU, 4:15-5:30pm

September 25, “Public Transportation in an Era of Rising Oil Prices,” Brother Willy’s Pub, SJU, 4:15pm October 9, “Religion and Presidential Politics,” the leverage of religion in the public perception of a presidential candidate and the shaping of a president’s agenda, O’Connell’s Pub, CSB, 4:15pm October 23, “My Career in Public Affairs,” panel on careers in public policy/government affairs, Brother Willy’s Pub, 4:15pm, SJU November 6, “Deconstructing the Election,” O’Connell’s Pub, CSB, 4:15pm November 20, “China: The Making of a Superpower,” Brother Willy’s Pub, SJU, 4:15pm

September 11	Politics and a Pint, "Between Barack and a Hard Place," Nick Colman, Columnist, Minneapolis Star Tribune, 4:30-5:45, Br. Willie's Pub, SJU.
September 25	Politics and  Pint," Pubic Transportation in an Era of Rising Oil Prices," with Economics Professor Ernie Diedrich, Brother Willie's Pub, 4:15pm, SJU.

Past Events

2008

April 17
Is universal healthcare a feasible strategy in the US, and if so, would it generate a significant decline of poverty in the U.S.? What would such policy entail in terms of quality and efficiency in the American healthcare system? Join student clubs and economics, political science and nursing professors address this hot issue in an informal setting.

March 6
Wy Spano

"Advocary and Political Leadership." Wyman Spano, a nationally-known scholar on Minnesota politics, is the director of the UMD Master of Advocacy and Political Leadership (MAPL) program. At the March 6 P & P session, Spano will be discussing the UMD master program designed to create ethically grounded activists and organizers with the skills to civically advocate for changes in public policy.

February 28
Economics Professors Parker Wheatley and Louis Johnston

"The Role of Government in Economic Growth and Recovery." Co-sponsored with the Economics Club and OIKOS. Professors Louis Johnston and Parker Wheatley address the current macroeconomic crisis in the American economy and the stimulus package which recently was approved by Congress.

February 8
Political Science Professors Kay Wolsborn and Claire Haeg

“U.S. Presidential Election Mechanisms and Literacy.” If you don’t quite understand the differences between Republican and Democratic primaries, binding and non-binding caucuses, the role of delegates and super delegates, or simply have strong opinions on the efficiency, fairness or democratic value of the current U.S. presidential election system, this is your chance to speak up!

2007

December 14
John Hasselberg, Management Chair

Dr. Hasselberg travels extensively around the world and will lead a discussion about international trade, the economic and political role of the U.S. in the world, and perhaps talk about the Scandinavian approach to creating “the good life” –economically, socially, and politically. Professor Hasselberg has an MBA and a JD.

November 9
Neal Allen and James Read, Professors of Political Science

October 19
Ron Pagnucco, Professor of Peace Studies

October 5
Special homecoming event at BWP with alums

September 28
Richard Ice, Professor of Communication

September 14
Libby Newman, Professor of Political Science

April 11
Derek Larson, Professor of Environmental Studies

March 22
Parker Wheatley, Professor of Economics