Events

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

2022

• Dr. John Green presented the results of the Bliss Institute poll on political polarization among Ohioans (Apr. 28)
• Spinproof: Antidotes for Political Messages with long-time congressional staffer Jennifer Hoelzer (Mar. 17)
• The Color of Education: Students of Color Advocate for Their Needs (Feb. 22)

2021

• The Color of Environmental Health: The Effects of Environmental Justice on Human Well-being (Dec. 1)
• State of the Parties Conference (Nov. 4-5): Panel papers and videos
• Honorary Certificate Awards (Sept. 21)
• Richard Haas, president of the U.S. Council on Foreign Relations.(May 20)
• Voice of America White House bureau chief Steve Herman (April 30). 
• Dr. John Green discusses his new book, Secular Surge (April 21): Video
• 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