The Dialogue for Democracy series, a university-wide initiative, continues Boise State’s commitment to supporting open inquiry, the freedom of expression and a plurality of ideas. Boise State’s Institute for Advancing American Values will host the series, encouraging talking and listening among diverse audiences about the nature of democracy, elections and the differing values that affect them.
“The Dialogue for Democracy is an effort to engage the campus community and beyond in the upcoming election, to both celebrate our role as citizens, where we are each capable and responsible for the management of our democracy and to investigate the questions before us,” said Isaac Castellano, a clinical associate professor in the School of Public Service and associate director of the institute.
Upcoming events on campus
Proposition 1 Initiative forum: 7 p.m., Sept. 17, Alumni and Friends Center Ballroom. If approved, Proposition 1 would end Idaho’s closed party primary elections and create a ranked choice system in which the top four candidates with the most votes in a primary election would advance to the general election. The forum features Tom Luna, a partner at Strategos Group Public Affairs and former superintendent of public instruction and Hyrum Erickson from Idaho for Open Primaries.
Boise State Listens: 5 p.m., Oct. 1 Special Events Center. A cross section of Boise State students speak on what they value and why.
Election security panel: 7 p.m., Oct. 9, Alumni and Friends Center Ballroom. The panel features Boise State faculty from the Idaho Election Cybersecurity Center.
Policy panels: Debates on major issues in the presidential campaign including economic policy, international affairs and culture wars.
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- 7 p.m., Oct. 15, Room 106, Micron Center for Materials Research. War, trade and geopolitical consequences: What to expect in foreign policy from a Harris or Trump administration
- 7 p.m., Oct. 16, same location. The economic consequences of a Harris or Trump administration.
Distinguished Lecture Series: 7 p.m., Oct. 25, ExtraMile Arena. New York Times columnist and best selling author, David Brooks. The event will include a civic engagement fair following Brooks’ remarks.
State of the election roundtable: 5:30 p.m., Oct. 29, Student Union Hatch Ballroom. School of Public Service faculty and area journalists discuss the state of the national election.
Brandt Lecture: 7 p.m., Nov. 4, Student Union Jordan Ballroom. Larry Reed, former president of the Foundation for Economic Education, presents, “Presidents and Economics: Two Who Got It Right.”
Election recap: Noon, Nov. 12, Special Events Center. A roundtable forum with School of Public Service faculty reviewing the election outcome, voting patterns, the election process and outcome.
School of Public Service online:
Tune in to the school’s social media channels for Perspectives from the School of Public Service, a series about the 2024 elections with faculty members Jaclyn Kettler and Charles Hunt. The series will feature information about civic engagement, voting and major events.
- Instagram: @boisestate_sps
- Facebook: Boise State School of Public Service
- LinkedIn: Boise State University School of Public Service
- X: @BoiseStateSPS
For more details and events visit the Dialogue for Democracy website.