A Conversation with Melissa Deckman: The Politics of Gen Z: How the Youngest Voters Will Shape Our Democracy (2024)

Event time: 
Wednesday, October 2, 2024 - 5:00pm
Location: 
Sterling Memorial Library, Lecture Hall See map
128 Wall Street
New Haven, CT
Event description: 
Yale Votes: A Student Initiative, alongside The Office of the Secretary and Vice President of University Life, presents A Conversation with Melissa Deckman: The Politics of Gen Z: How the Youngest Voters Will Shape Our Democracy (2024). Political scientist Melissa Deckman will share insights on how young voters are driving a shift toward progressive politics, offering a glimpse into the attitudes and motivations behind this new wave of civic engagement among younger generations.
 
The talk will be followed by a Q&A moderated by Alex Moore ’26, President of Yale Votes: A Student Initiative and Julia Lin ’26, Vice President of Yale Votes: A Student Initiative
 
This event will take place on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at 5:00 pm at Sterling Library Lecture Hall, 128 Wall Street, with a reception to follow.  
 
Pre-registration is required, as this is an in-person gathering only.  All guests should be prepared to provide a Yale ID at check-in. 

Admission: 
Free but register in advance
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