Events

The Bliss Institute offers national conferences and public programs that bring together academicians and practitioners to discuss recent developments in the political world.

2021

Former Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates (Mar. 15).
A Panel on Ohio Politics (Mar. 3): Video
Rethinking Race: Minority Representation in a representative Democracy (Feb. 26)
The Color of Health: Examining Racism as a Public Health Crisis (Feb. 24)
A History of the White House Transition (Jan. 12)

2020

2020 Presidential Election, the Electoral College, and Post-Election Certification Process (Dec. 8).
Civility, The Election, and Thanksgiving Dinner (Nov. 23): Website/ Video
The Color of Law: Race, Racism and Public Policy in America (Nov. 20): A recording is available for a limited time.
Virtual Speak Up for Kids Advocacy Briefing (Oct. 27)
2020 General Election Candidates Conference (Oct. 13 & 27)
Ohio and the 2020 Election with Professor David Giffels (Oct. 5): Website/ Video
Conversation on Civility with Dr. Joy Marcella (Sept. 14): Website/ Short Video/ Full Video

Ohio Politics Panel/
Ohio Birthday Party

Three experts discuss Ohio politics followed by greetings from Ohio elected officials and cutting of the Ohio birthday cake.

Mr. Derrick Clay, President and CEO of New Visions Group
Dr. John C. Green, Director Emeritus of the Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics
Mr. Bob Paduchik, President of Agincourt Consultants

Special thanks to the Greater Akron Chamber for producing the event.