Community Q&A: Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s legacy and the Supreme Court vacancy

With the U.S. election just weeks away, CSU’s Department of Political Science and the Straayer Center will be hosting several nonpartisan discussions of election-related issues. The first event, a Q&A moderated by President Joyce McConnell, will focus on Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the vacancy she leaves on the Supreme Court.


Ruth Bader Ginsburg Q&A

Woman in judge's robes

Thursday, Sept. 24 | 7-8 p.m.
Zoom – RSVP

President Joyce McConnell moderates a Q&A with Dr. Courtenay Daum and Dr. Matthew Hitt about Justice Ginsburg’s legacy and the politics of filling a vacancy on the Supreme Court so close to a presidential election.

  • Audience: Anyone can attend.
  • Attendees must RSVP through the Political Science website to receive the link; the Zoom link will be emailed to the attendee once an RSVP is received
  • Attendees can submit their questions to Courtenay and Matt through the RSVP. They will review the questions before the event and pick ones to address on the Q&A.

CSU Engagement and County Clerk Forums

Multiple dates
Zoom

CSU students are invited to join Larimer County Clerk and Recorder, Angela Myers, for a virtual forum. Learn everything you need to know about voting in the upcoming election.


Larimer County Commissioner Candidate Forum

Large red brick building

Wed., Oct. 7 |  6-7 p.m.
Zoom – RSVP

Join the Straayer Center for this non-partisan forum to hear from and learn more about the four candidates running for Larimer County Commissioner in Districts 2 & 3 (voted on at-large). This forum will be moderated by CSU students.

  • Audience: CSU students
  • Attendees must RSVP through the website; the Zoom link will be emailed to the attendee once an RSVP is received

See more upcoming events in the Department of Political Science.