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Special Distance Learning Presentation
Program:
“Battlefield Buckeye:
Ohio, the Electoral College,
and the 2008 Presidential Election”
Date: Thursday, October 23, 2008 Time: 1:00 to 1:50 p.m.
Audience: Grades 3 to 8
Join NewsDepth host Dan Moulthrop as he welcomes Professor Dave Cohen of The University of Akron to the ideastream Distance Learning Classroom. Professor Cohen will present a program for young viewers about a subject that puzzles many adults: the Electoral College and how it works. Professor Cohen will also discuss why Ohio is important in this and previous elections, as well as offer some insight into Ohio’s many presidents. Students will have the opportunity to ask questions.
Dr. Cohen is Associate Professor of Political Science and Fellow, Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics at The University of Akron. His area of specialization is the American presidency. In addition to NewsDepth, Dan Moulthrop is the host of “The Sound of Ideas” at 9 a.m. on 90.3 WCPN ideastream.
Transmission Modes: NOTA and State IP Networks, Cleveland V-Station
Schools interested in participating in this educational opportunity should contact John Ramicone at 216-916-6360 or john.ramicone@ideastream.org by October 20th.
Special Distance Learning Presentation
Program:
“Battlefield Buckeye:
Ohio, the Electoral College,
and the 2008 Presidential Election”
Date: Thursday, October 23, 2008 Time: 1:00 to 1:50 p.m.
Audience: Grades 3 to 8
Join NewsDepth host Dan Moulthrop as he welcomes Professor Dave Cohen of The University of Akron to the ideastream Distance Learning Classroom. Professor Cohen will present a program for young viewers about a subject that puzzles many adults: the Electoral College and how it works. Professor Cohen will also discuss why Ohio is important in this and previous elections, as well as offer some insight into Ohio’s many presidents. Students will have the opportunity to ask questions.
Dr. Cohen is Associate Professor of Political Science and Fellow, Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics at The University of Akron. His area of specialization is the American presidency. In addition to NewsDepth, Dan Moulthrop is the host of “The Sound of Ideas” at 9 a.m. on 90.3 WCPN ideastream.
Transmission Modes: NOTA and State IP Networks, Cleveland V-Station
Schools interested in participating in this educational opportunity should contact John Ramicone at 216-916-6360 or john.ramicone@ideastream.org by October 20th.
