Fulfilling the Promise
David Gergen on the New American President
February 10, 2009 at 6 p.m. / Wait Chapel

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Economic crisis. Middle East turmoil. Environmental challenges. Healthcare reform. Soaring Federal deficit. President Obama faces these and other looming issues as he shapes an agenda for America’s future. David Gergen, advisor to four U.S. Presidents, a senior political analyst for CNN and an editor-at-large for U.S. News & World Report, comes to Wake Forest University to share his unique perspective on the Obama administration.

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Co-sponsored by the Pro Humanitate Center, a project of the Lilly Endowment.

Challenges Facing the New President

In conjunction with the Voices of our Time David Gergen event, the Wake Forest University Political Science Department will host a series that will examine organizational and policy challenges facing the new President.

January 29, 7 p.m.
Advice to the New President on Policy Issues
Wake Forest faculty panel will cover a broad range of topics, including health policy, economic issues and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Carswell Hall's Annenberg Forum, Room 111

February 2, 5 p.m.
The Obama Transition: Hitting the Ground Running
Stephen Hess, Senior Fellow Emeritus in Governance Studies at the Brookings Institution, will talk about Obama's transition.
Carswell Hall's Annenberg Forum, Room 111

February 17, 5 p.m.
Looking to the Future: Will Young People Stay Involved in Politics?
Panel of leaders from student Democratic, Republican and Libertarian political groups will reflect on young voters and the likelihood of their continued engagement in politics.
Benson University Center, Room 401

The Challenges Facing the New President series is funded by the C.H. Richards Fund

Meet us at the crossroads as we explore local, national and global issues through challenging discussions and public question-and-answer sessions.

Events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.

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