Southeastern Government Class Features Distinguished Lecturers
Press Release Date: 09-12-2006
Southeastern Oklahoma State University will present a number of distinguished guest lecturers who will participate this fall in the “Aspects of State Government” class on the Durant campus.
The lectures will be held on Monday evenings (schedule listed below) beginning Sept. 18 in Room 100 of the Russell Building. The class is designed to better acquaint students with the many facets of Oklahoma government and increase their understanding of our state and its history.
The lectures are free and the public is invited and encouraged to attend. A reception will be held at 6:30 p.m. each session in the lobby of the Russell Building.
Southeastern President Dr. Glen D. Johnson will join Professor Bruce Johnson, Dr. Richard Pearlstein and Dr. Chummei Yoe from SOSU in teaching the class.
Visit the Aspects of State Government web site for more information on speakers and topics.
Schedule of Lectures
Location: Russell Building, Room 100
September 18
5:30 p.m., 7 p.m.
President Glen D. Johnson
Topic: Territorial and State Political History
September 25
5:30 p.m.
The Honorable Jeff Rabon
State Senator
Topic: Legislative Branch
October 2
5:30 p.m., 7 p.m.
President Johnson
Topic: Legislative Branch
October 9
5:30 p.m.
Regent Sandy Garrett
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Topic: Executive Branch
7 p.m.
Jeff McMahan
State Auditor and Inspector
Topic: Executive Branch
October 23
5:30 p.m.
The Honorable Joseph M. Watt
Chief Justice
Supreme Court of Oklahoma
Topic: Judicial Branch
November 13
5:30 p.m.
The Honorable Lance Cargill
State Representative
Topic: Electoral System
7 p.m.
Lisa Pryor
Democratic Party Chair and
Executive Director
November 20
5:30 p.m.
Saundra Naifeh
Mayor of Edmond, Oklahoma
Topic: Local Government
November 27
7 p.m.
Marc Nuttle
Attorney
Political and Economic Trends
Topic: Electoral Process
December 4
Dr. Keith Gaddie
Political Science Professor
University of Oklahoma
Topic: Oklahoma Politics
