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Day of Dialogue is an annual opportunity for BGSU to discuss our responsibility as a public university for the public good.

Together, we will listen, learn and work toward changing the culture of democratic engagement in the United States.

This year's event will feature discussions with elected officials, government leaders, government affairs professionals, and members of the BGSU community, including students, faculty, staff, alumni and the broader public.

Engaging in Democracy

Day of Dialogue is an annual opportunity for BGSU to discuss our responsibility as a public university for the public good.

Together, we will listen, learn and work toward changing the culture of democratic engagement in the United States.

This year's event will feature discussions with elected officials, government leaders, government affairs professionals, and members of the BGSU community, including students, faculty, staff, alumni and the broader public.

Free and open to the public. Lunch provided. Attend as you are able.

Event Schedule

9:30-9:45 a.m. Welcome
 
9:45-10:40 a.m. Panel - Working Across the Aisle

Mike Aspacher, Moderator
Mayor, City of Bowling Green

  • Rep. Haraz N. Ghanbari, 75th Ohio House District
  • Rep. Michele Grim, 43rd Ohio House District
  • Rep. Joe Miller '91, 53rd Ohio House District
  • Rep. DJ Swearingen '09, 89th Ohio House District
10:50-11:45 a.m. Panel - Student Leadership and Political Involvement

Jacob Clemens, Ph.D. ‘14, Moderator
Senior Director, C. Raymond Marvin Center for Student Leadership and Civic Engagement

  • Elyse Adrian, President, Undergraduate Student Government
  • Danielle Cain, Newman Civic Fellow
  • Ava Evers, Student Coordinator, Poll Worker Program
  • Lyndsey Johns, Graduate Assistant for Leadership Programs, C. Raymond Marvin Center for Student Leadership and Civic Engagement
  • Adam Smith '20, '24, Coordinator, C. Raymond Marvin Center for Student Leadership and Civic Engagement
11:50 a.m. to 1:20 p.m. Luncheon Spotlight - A Life of Service (lunch provided)

Robert Alexander, Ph.D., Moderator
Professor, Department of Political Science

  • Hon. Randy Gardner, ‘81, ‘87, Former Chancellor of the Ohio Department of Higher Education
  • Hon. Betty Montgomery, ‘70, ‘23 (Hon), Former Ohio Attorney General
1:25-2:20 p.m. Panel - How to Get Involved without Being an Elected Official: Building Your Skills and Other Roles You Can Play

Kendra Lutes & Adam Smith ‘20, ‘24, Moderators
C. Raymond Marvin Center for Student Leadership and Civic Engagement

  • Leo Almeida ‘10, Director of Ohio Government Relations, American Cancer Society
  • Scott Brown ‘90, Regional Liaison, Ohio Auditor of State
  • Terry Burton ‘92, Director, Wood County Board of Elections
  • Isaac Rogers ‘20, Senior Legislative Aide, Ohio Senate
  • Ron Todd, Chief of Social Impact & Opportunity, Ohio Department of Development
2:25-3:20 p.m. Panel - Your Voice Matters: Representation in Politics

Hannah Marozzi ‘16, ‘19, Moderator
Director of State Government Relations

  • Brittany Boulton ‘08, Vice President, Groundwork Ohio, and President of Ohio Women in Government
  • Willa Ebersole ‘90, BGSU Trustee and CEO, Ebersole Advocates
  • Sen. Theresa Gavarone ‘88, Second Ohio Senate District
  • Myles Johnson ‘21, Commissioner, Ingham County, Michigan
3:30-4:30 p.m. Dialogue and Closing

Ana Brown ‘10
Deputy Chief Inclusion Officer

For more information, contact Katie Stygles.

Day of Dialogue is presented by the Division of Inclusion and Belonging, Democracy and Public Policy Research Network, C. Raymond Marvin Center for Student Leadership and Civic Engagement.

To individuals with disabilities, please indicate if you need special services, assistance or appropriate modifications to fully participate in any of these events by contacting Accessibility Services, access@bgsu.edu, 419-372-8495. Please notify us prior to the event.

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