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Events

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Futureproofing Democracy Towards Hopeful and Achievable Elections In The US

Friday, October 23, 2026 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Virtual
Join the Iowa City Foreign Relations Council for Futureproofing Democracy Towards Hopeful and Achievable Elections in the U.S. This panel discussion brings together election and democracy experts to examine the challenges facing American elections and explore practical pathways for strengthening democratic participation and public trust.

Chicago LSAC Law School Forum

Saturday, October 24, 2026 10:00am to 4:00pm
Marriott Marquis Chicago

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Breakfast with Paul Kaufman, First Assistant US Attorney, District Delaware

Monday, October 26, 2026 8:30am to 9:30am
Boyd Law Building

Please sign up here by Thursday, October 22.

Mr. Kaufman is an expert on false claims, and is available for a hot breakfast and conversation with Law students about paths leading to a career in Federal prosecution.

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