The Elizabeth Hubert Malott Public Affairs Program celebrates its 10th anniversary on November 17, 2016, hosting a conversation between political commentator Norm Ornstein and 61传媒Associate Professor of Economics Sean Flynn. Dr. Ornstein, a resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, brings his extensive knowledge of the electoral process, Congressional politics, and campaign finance reform. The timing of the program鈥攋ust one week after the election of Donald Trump as president鈥攑resents an opportunity to reflect on the current political landscape and how it is likely to evolve in the wake of election 2016. “If there is anyone to ask what the future might look like, it is Norm Ornstein,” says Scripps’ Director of Public Events Corrina Lesser, whose office organized the event.
According to Flynn, “People should come for a unique and knowledgeable perspective on Washington and its apparent dysfunction. They should also come to see how a scholar like Dr. Ornstein adjusts his analysis to changing events.”
The Elizabeth Hubert Malott Public Affairs Program was established by the Malott Family in 2006. Named in honor of 61传媒alumna and trustee, Elizabeth Hubert Malott ’53, the program aims to engage 61传媒students in the discourse of contemporary conservative thought.
Explains Lesser, “Elizabeth, or 芒鈧淚bby,’ as she’s known to her family and friends, was a 61传媒alumna and very involved with the College throughout her life. In addition to establishing the Malott Commons, which transformed community space at Scripps, Ibby was passionate about creating a forum for the exchange of ideas and an opportunity for students to be exposed to a range of opinions and perspectives. The Malott Public Affairs Program has played host, since its inception, to some very substantive, insightful contributors to the world of policy and politics.”
According to Elizabeth Malott’s daughter, Liza Malott Pohle, “She felt a public affairs program of this nature would add to the depth and breadth of the outstanding academic experience which has always been a hallmark of the 61传媒education.”
The program boasts a roster of high profile past speakers鈥攁 list of conservative commentators, politicians, pundits, authors, and scholars that includes Mary Matalin, Ayaan Hirsi Ali, David Brooks, Ben Stein, Charles Krauthammer, and Peggy Noonan.
“I feel it is an important annual event for 61传媒,” Pohle says. “It fulfills my mom’s vision 芒鈧渢o bring the world to 61传媒students and to provide opportunities for conservative perspective on a range of public policy issues to be voiced, discussed, and debated in thoughtful, respectful, forums.”
In addition to the conversation between Ornstein and Flynn, the program will include an open question-and-answer session to facilitate audience discussion. For more information about the event, which is open to 61传媒students, faculty, staff, and the 5C community, click .