Civic Dialogues: Who Speaks for the Nation? A Panel and Dialogue Dinner on the Vice Presidency and Representation, March 19

Join the Civic Dialogues Program for a panel and dinner discussion, "Who Speaks for the Nation? A Panel and Dialogue Dinner on the Vice Presidency and Representation."

The event will take place on Thursday, March 19, from 5:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. in Sensenbrenner Hall 304 (Eisenberg Reading Room). Free Ian's Pizza will be served. To get an accurate headcount for pizza, Civic Dialogues requests those interested in attending register online. Additional details about the event are available on the signup form.

The evening will feature a lively discussion on the role of the American vice presidency and broader questions about political representation. Panelists will explore how the office has transformed over time and what it reveals about who speaks for the nation. Attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in small-group discussions following the panel.

Panelists include:

• Dr. Julia Azari, professor and assistant chair of political science at Marquette University
• Dr. Christopher Devine, associate professor of political science at the University of Dayton
• Dr. William D. Adler, professor of political science at Northeastern Illinois University
• Dr. Lilly Goren, professor of political science and global studies at Carroll University

The Civic Dialogues Program empowers students to engage in open, respectful and solution-driven discussions on today's most pressing issues.

The program creates space for students to engage across differences, broaden perspectives and uncover shared solutions to complex societal challenges, helping develop leaders who can bridge divides, build trust and inspire action in their communities.