Monday, 04 Feb 2013
Symposium: Social Science, Presidential Campaigns and Political Reporting
The Harkin Institute of Public Policy will bring together scholars and journalists for this day-long symposium focused on the 2012 elections. Why did the elections go the way they did and what do they mean for public policy in the future.
Experiments in Messaging: Insights from Psychology - Joanne Miller
Joanne Miller, an associate professor at the University of Minnesota and expert on survey methodology with the Humphrey Institute
What We Don't Know about Campaign Mobilization - Scott McClurg
Scott McClurg, an associate professor of political science at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Part of the Social Science, Presidential Campaigns and Political Reporting Symposium.
Lunch with Andy Magee Open House
Bring your lunch and join artist Andy Magee in the Christian Petersen Art Museum as he answers your questions about the current exhibition Post-Pop Redux.
Teaching and Learning Circle: Social Media for Educators
Tap into the power of social media and increase course effectiveness! In this teaching and learning circle we will discuss choosing the appropriate social media tool for the intended learning outcome, design engaging and innovative activities, and better meet pedagogical needs.
Did the 2012 Ground Game Matter? - Seth Masket
Seth Masket, an associate professor of political science at the University of Denver, author of No Middle Ground, and a regular political blogger.
Black History Month: Button Making
Reflect on the tradition, relevance, and importance of black History Month for the past, present, and future during the month of February.
Did Obama's Campaign Win Him the Election? John Sides & Lynn Vavreck
John Sides is an associate professor of political science at George Washington University and blogger at The Monkey Cage. Lynn Vavreck is an associate professor of political science at UCLA and author of The Message Matters. Part of the Harkin Institute of Public Policy's Symposium on Social Science, Presidential Campaigns, and Political Reporting.
Men's Basketball
Iowa State vs. Oklahoma
West Side Story
West Side Story is back on tour and mesmerizing audiences once again. From the first note to the final breath, it soars as the greatest love story of all time.
How New Campaign Styles Win Elections
Ryan Lizza is The New Yorker magazine's Washington correspondent and a CNN contributor. Sasha Issenberg is a political journalist for Slate.com and author of The Victory Lab: The Secret Science of Winning Campaigns. Part of the Harkin Institute of Public Policy's Symposium on Social Science, Presidential Campaigns, and Political Reporting.