TOMORROW’S DISCUSSION

Hi everyone, hope your weekend was sufficiently warm and sunny. Tomorrow we will be foregoing our usual debate format in order to have a discussion regarding the current Israel-Palestine conflict. Peter and I will moderate and provide prepared discussion questions. This is a very difficult subject so we encourage all of you to come with open minds and ready to share your thoughts in a respectful manner. Additionally, in order to create a communal atmosphere, pizza will be provided.

Please join us tomorrow, Monday, April 15 at 7 PM in Scott Hall 201 as we discuss:

THE ISRAEL-PALESTINE CONFLICT

We encourage everyone to read our debate primer, which has been posted on the PU Blog, in order to preview the discussion questions.

Israel & Palestine: Joint Speaker Series Exploring Fundamental History

The Middle East & North Africa Studies Program, the Crown Family Center for Jewish & Israel Studies & the Buffett Institute for Global Affairs are jointly sponsoring this series to provide crucial context for the current events unfolding in the Middle East. Click this link to explore the lineup of speakers and register.

Civics & Snacks!!

Join us April 30th from 5-6pm in Kresge 2420 with Professor Sarah Rodriguez in order to discuss the new abortion pill as well as the history of abortion in the United States. There will be snacks!!

DOOR REMINDER

Scott Hall's doors close and lock at 7 PM sharp, so be sure to arrive a few minutes early. If you arrive after 7pm, we always make sure to prop open a door: you can enter through the Sheridan Rd. side or the 1838 Chicago Ave. side.

CLOSING THOUGHTS

As always, we would love to hear feedback from the PU community. Please write to us at [email protected] with any thoughts, critiques, or suggestions for our future debates and events. We also invite all to submit to the PU Blog at the following Google Form.

We cannot wait to see you all at our discussion tomorrow at 7pm! See everyone there!

Callie & Peter
Political Union Co-Presidents