Alcala Yearbook 1997

The weeks leadin8 up to the Presidential Debate provided U&D students with many learnifi8 opportunities. Preparation and the debate day itself presented many chances for student involvement as well. The University offered four special one-unit courses ran8in8 from an art class focused on artists and politics in modern history, to a coJilJilunication studies class concentrated on campai8nin8 on the internet. &tudents lakifi8 one political science course conducted a survey directly followin8 the debate to sau8e audience reactions, while students in another class learned about elections in other countries. &ome people were satisfied with attendifi8 special events and activities, while others became a part of the action. ·Participation varied from the plannin8 of special student events to volunteer and paid internships with the various media or8anizations coverin8 the debate. &tudents also helped with other aspects of volunteer work. They filled roles ransifi8 from security to assistin8 the thousands of visitors on campus. When the political frenzy had cleared, students sruned more than just memories of the debate. Those who participated in any aspect sruned practical skills useful in any field 5y Elizabeth ttimchak

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Pictured Above: Students gathered at the

inter ection of Linda Vista and Marian Way to greet the motorcades on the day of the debate. Picutred Left: The USD Town Hall served as the center for volunteer and activity information during the week of the debate.

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