Mara Suttmann-Lea on The Race to the White House
Vice President Kamala Harris accepted CNN’s debate invitation for October 23, challenging Trump to another showdown. The former President argued it was “too late” to have more debates because Americans have begun casting their ballots in the 2024 election.
Assistant Professor of Government Mara Suttmann-Lea and Associate Professor of Government and International Relations Eric Fleury can offer insights into the political dynamics.
Cathy Stock on Politics in the Midwest
As the Midwest gains national attention in the current political cycle, with both vice-presidential candidates from the region, Cathy Stock, a professor of history, is available to provide insights into the political dynamics shaping this battleground area.
Stock’s research focuses on rural American politics, particularly in the Midwest. She co-edited Conservative Heartland, which covers the region’s conservatism since 1945. A companion volume, Liberal Heartland, will be published in spring 2025.
Eric Fleury on Middle East Tensions
Israel is “conducting extensive strikes” on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, according to the Israeli military, following a weekend that saw the two sides exchange their most intense fire since the war in Gaza began.
Eric Fleury, assistant professor of Government and International Relations, is available to discuss the regional tension.
Maggie Redfern on 2024 SALT Conference: To Mow or Not to Mow
Join us for a day of ecological gardening at the 2024 SALT Conference on Nov. 2, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Bleustein Hall. Learn about the benefits of home meadows and how to create your own. Ecological garden experts will share practical tips on site selection, design, creation, and maintenance.
Maggie Redfern, director of the Connecticut College Arboretum will be available for interviews.
Tim Stevens on Movie Theater Makeover
Your local movie theater might soon be undergoing some major changes.
The eight largest movie theater chains in the United States and Canada announcing plans to invest more than $2.2 billion in the next three years in an effort to upgrade entertainment experiences.
Tim Stevens, writer and film critic, can provide insights on how theater chains hope to entice more moviegoers.
