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Rise of the Governors: Navigating Contrasts, Chaos, and the Constitution
Governor Bob Ferguson in Conversation
Thursday, April 3, 2025 1:30pm to 2:15pm
Pigott Auditorium, Pigott 104
Please join the Department of Public Affairs and Nonprofit Leadership for our quarterly Conversations event. On Thursday, April 3, we will be hosting the newly-elected Washington state governor, Bob Ferguson, in conversation about pressing issues facing the state and the nation.
In a conversation with journalist Joni Balter and a Seattle University student, Governor Ferguson will speak on the topic of "Rise of the Governors: Navigating Contrasts, Chaos, and the Constitution." Governor Ferguson will discuss his role, as well as the role of governors around the country, in protecting civil rights and navigating national policies.
Free and open to the public! No ticket required. Register to receive reminder emails.
Conversations
Our quarterly event brings local, regional, and national leaders to the stage for in-depth discussions on critical current issues. Our special thanks to Seattle Channel, our broadcast partner.
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Seattle City Council Turns Over a New Leaf: New Members Chart the Future for Our Innovative City
A discussion with the newest Seattle City Councilmembers. Feb. 13, 2024
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Exploring the Nexus of Mental Health and Politics
Congressman Adam Smith and Dr. Umair A. Shah, Secretary of Health, Washington, on the intersection of individual mental health issues and how they affect the broader political dialogue. Oct. 14, 2023
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Governor Jay Inslee
The governor discussed climate change with hosts Larry Hubbell and Joni Balter and Public Affairs students Anna Smalley and Gabby Batinich. Apr. 14, 2023
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U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez
An interview with the Washington congresswoman who staged the biggest upset of the 2022 fall elections. Feb. 24, 2023.
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Anxiety Overload: Coping with the Pandemic, Public Safety, and Declining Women’s Rights
A conversation with Dr. Vin Gupta, Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz, and Seattle City Councilmember Sara Nelson. Oct. 20, 2022
Dr. Benjamin Danielson: A Racial Equity Reckoning
Black History Month keynote address presented by the Nonprofit Leadership Program and Master of Social Work Program. Feb. 18, 2021
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