Free Series Via Zoom, Open to Entire South Florida Community
WHO: Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) Lifelong Learning Institute and Halmos College of Arts and Sciences
WHAT: New monthly community/intergenerational lecture series “Civics and Democracy.” The series is free and open to the community.
To register for any/all lectures in the free series, please contact NSU via email LLI@nova.edu, and include in the subject line: Civics and Democracy Series
WHERE: Online via Zoom
WHEN/WHY: This new, free lecture series to be hosted by Charles Zelden, Ph.D., a professor of history and politics and the co-director of NSU’s Council for Dialogue and Democracy. Zelden is a widely known expert in the areas of American politics, voting and democracy.
The first Zoom of the series will focus on the mechanics of voting. It will discuss past and current voting methods including a discussion on the Electoral College and Ranked Choice Voting. The full schedule is as follows:
| “Voting” 12:30 – 2 p.m., Oct. 27
“Suffrage” 12:30 – 2 p.m., Nov. 10 “Voter Suppression” 12:30 – 2 p.m., Dec. 15 “Voter Rights” 12:30–2 p.m., Jan. 12, 2022
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“Contested Elections” 10 – 11:30 a.m., Feb. 21, 2022
“The Power of Protest” 10 – 11:30 a.m. | March 28, 2022 “Ideological Polarization” 10 – 11:30 a.m. | April 25, 2022 Series Wrap-Up 10 – 11:30 a.m. | May 23, 2022 |
More about Charles Zelden, Ph.D. – He is a professor of History and Political Science (with a specialty in voting rights, election law, Civil Rights and judicial politics) at NSU, teaching courses in history, political science and legal studies. He has been a member of the NSU faculty since 1993 – from 2003-05 he served as the Chair for the history major, as well as the lead faculty member for the College’s Intro to American Government class.
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About the Lifelong Learning Institute: Nova Southeastern University’s Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI) provides a vibrant educational environment for mature adults in South Florida. Programs promote intellectual stimulation, physical well-being, and social growth that enrich the lives of its members and the community.
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