Join us for the Semester Reception!
September 2, 2020, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
We are excited to host our annual fall reception this semester. This popular event will be facilitated online this year. Raymond D. Strother, a nationally known political consultant, will present the keynote address on “Those Annoying Political Television Commercials: The Evolution of Political Television.” The keynote address will be followed by brief presentations and Q&A from many fall course instructors, highlights of the upcoming Side Trip Speaker Series and “door prizes.”
This reception is free and open to the public. Since it is online this semester, registration is required in advance HERE. Upon registration confirmation, participants will receive an email with the Webex link and instructions to join the reception.
In his keynote address, Raymond D. Strother will discuss the evolution of the campaign message from Ike to Biden, including how the political message is crafted to solve problems and position a candidate. It is impossible this time of year to turn on a television and not be inundated by repetitious, annoying television commercials. Hundreds of millions of dollars are spent promoting or trying to destroy candidates. All of the commercials look the same, but are they?
Reception Schedule
4-5pm Keynote speaker
5-6pm Meet instructors, semester highlights, door prizes.