What is a superdelegate, and how is one selected? How do the primaries work? If you’ve ever wondered about the answers to these questions, then you’re not alone. In fact, it was in response to just these queries that last month’s brown bag discussion was prompted and put together. Acknowledging the curiosity about the political process that has arisen in the advent of primary season, Professor Andrea Kornbluh, RWC History Department Chair, and Robert Nestheide, Adjunct Assistant Professor of History, invited faculty and students to join them for lunch and an informal question-and-answer session and conversation on these issues.
“The idea is to talk about current events,” says Kornbluh. She went on to comment on what a nice environment is created when both faculty and students can discuss such matters outside of the classroom in an informal setting. It’s a great way to learn, stay informed, hear others’ opinions, and express your own.
The meeting was somewhat impromptu, so it wasn’t advertised as well as the department would have liked. Considering these circumstances, however, there was a great turnout and a very positive response. Be sure to keep your eyes open for more brown bag discussions in the future. If not sooner, look for one in the fall that will discuss the presidential candidates around election time.