The Morrill Memorial Library is pleased to partner with Ashland Public Library and other Massachusetts public libraries to host Rachael Cobb and Robert Rosenthal to give a talk called "Elections in Real Time" on Monday, October 7 at 2:00pm on Zoom.

Suffolk University professors Rachael Cobb and Robert Rosenthal will conduct their "Elections in Real Time" class live for a general public library audience. Along with their students, Professors Cobb and Rosenthal will discuss the current events of the day. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and participate in discussion. Learn more about what young people are talking about in regard to current events and the 2024 election cycle!

Note from the hosting institution: This is the first time we are offering this type of program, so we hope that we can all enjoy the format while being respectful and awe-inspired by the perspectives of this new generation of voters. We thank our presenters and their students for bringing this amazing program to our community.

About the presenters:

Rachael Cobb, Ph.D. is Chair and Associate Professor of Government at Suffolk University. Cobb specializes in U.S. elections, election administration, electoral politics, civic engagement, and political participation. Learn more about her HERE.

Robert Rosenthal, PhD is the Associate Professor & Chair, Advertising, Public Relations & Social Media at Suffolk University. Learn more about him HERE.

Register directly on Zoom HERE.

Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom webinar via email from Ashland Public Library, the hosting institution. The talk will be recorded; registrants will receive a video link to the recording within 48 hours of the event. This program is generously supported by the Friends of the Ashland Publc Library and is offered in collaboration with a multitude of Massachusetts libraries.