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Alabama

Birmingham
Birmingham-Southern College Norton Theater, 7:30pm. Popcorn and drinks will be provided. Contact Skye Stewart at smstewar@bsc.edu for details.

Montgomery
DebateWatch party will be held at 2872 Zelda Road in the Hillwood Festival Plaza. Refreshements will be served. Open to the public.

Tuscaloosa
Debate Watch on the campus of The University of Alabama. Room: TBA For more info, email christina_corley@yahoo.com.

Tuscaloosa
Debate Watch to be held at Shelton State Community College, 9500 Old Greensboro Road, Tuscaloosa Alabama. For more information, contact Angela Wible at (205) 391-2937.

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Arizona

Avondale
Estrella Mountain Community College is hosting a DebateWatch on the night of Wednesday, October 13, 2004 at 6:00 PM. Citizens invited to participate in a live, on-air DebateWatch following the third presidential debate. Please come to the Center for Teaching and Learning in Montezuma Hall to participate. Estrella Mountain Community College is located at 3000 N. Dysart Road, the NW corner of Dysart and Thomas Roads. Dr. Roselyn Turner, Communications Faculty, will be the moderator after the debate. For more information, please contact Dr. Roger Yohe at (623) 935-8070.

Chandler
The Associated Students of Chandler-Gilbert Community College will be holding a Debate-Watching Party in the Student Pavillion on October 13th at 6:00pm. This will be the last Presidential Debate before the 2004 Election. Light refreshments will be served. Members of the Community are encouraged to attend. For more information, contact CGCC's Student Life Department at (480) 732-7150.

Lakeside
DebateWatch party in private home. I am the local high school speech and debate coach, as well as the sponsor of the Young Democrats of the White Mountains. This will be mainly a student oriented evening, but feel free to email for details. rcmalamutes@frontiernet.net

Mesa
Mesa Community College is hosting a debate watch on the night of October 13, 2004. Please come to the Navajo Room of the Kirk center at the Southern and Dobson campus to participate. Pre-debate discussion and information will begin at 6:00 p.m. You can also view the debate and post-debate discussion from the Red Mountain Campus. For more information, please contact Dr. Brian Dille at 480-461-7065.

Phoenix
The Arizona Association of Black Journalists will host the ÒAABJ Presidential DebateWatch and Community Forum 2004Ó from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Oct. 13, at South Mountain Community College, 7050 S. 24th St in Phoenix. This FREE event will educate Valley residents, especially those from ethnic communities, about the candidates and the issues and is intended to encourage dialogue. It will coincide with the final national broadcast Presidential debate in Tempe. The event also will include a panel discussion on candidate issues like health care, foreign policy, education reform and immigration; a satellite broadcast of the debate; and a Q&A/audience interaction segment. Refreshments will be served and the evening will be moderated and led by local leaders. It is being held with the collaborative efforts of the Asian American Journalists Association of AZ, the Arizona Latino Media Association and the Society for Professional Journalists. For more information, call 602.435.8524, email aabj@azblackjournalists.com or visit azblackjournalists.com.

Phoenix
Televised DebateWatch to be held in KSC 208 at Paradise Valley Community College, Phoenix, AZ. Citizens invited to participate in a DebateWatch for the third presidential debate.Admission is free but you need to sign up for a ticket , please contact Paula Vaughn at (602) 787-7241 or paula.vaughn@pvmail.maricopa.edu.

Prescott
DebateWatch Yavapai College Food Court Wednesday, October 13, 2004 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Large Screen TV and Popcorn, Fun Quizzes, Debate Watching Tools, and Discussion After the Debate All Students, Staff, Faculty and Public are Welcome Any questions? Call Terri Farneti @ (928) 717-7646

tucson
Pi Sigma Alpha along with ASUA is hosting a televised debate watch party on the campus of University of Arizona. The televised debate begins at 6pm located in CESL 102. Directly following the debate we will have two professors providing their opinions on the debate, followed by a short questions and answer session from the crowd. This watch party is for the debate on September 30th. If you need additional information please contact Chris Marino at cmarino@u.arizona.edu

Tucson
Televised Debate Party at Pima Community College, Desert Vista Campus, 5901 S Calle Santa Cruz, Tucson, AZ. Thursday, September 30th, 5:30 - 8:30 pm. Light refreshments will be served. Contact Ana.Jimenez@pima.edu for more details.

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Arkansas

El Dorado
SouthArk Community College to host Community DebateWatch during the final presidential debate, October 13. Students, faculty, community and political leaders are invited to participate at 7:30 pm in the SouthArk Library Auditorium.

Hot Springs
The ASMSA Young Democrats will be sponsoring a DebateWatch party this Friday, October 8, 2004 at 7 p.m. The public is invited.

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California

Calexico
DebateWatch Party at SDSU-Imperial Valley Campus on Friday October 13th at 6:00 p.m. in the Associated Student Council Building, 701 Heber Avenue. Refreshments and snacks will be provided. Call to confirm attendance at (768)760-5621 with Norma A. Aguilar.

Glendora
The Associated Students of Citrus College will host DebateWatch programs in Glendora, California on Sept. 30, Oct. 5 & Oct. 13, in the college's Campus Center. Program will start at 6 p.m. each evening.E-mail: campuscenter@citruscollege.edu or call(626) 914-8603 for more information.

Long Beach
DebateWatch with 2000+ Bookstore customers, CSULB Sociology Department and student Friday, October 8th @ 6 pm at 2000+ Bookstore, 309 Pine Ave., Long Beach, Ca 90802 Also Plan a: The Presidential Debate Film Series • October 3: Head of State Chris Rock stars as Mays Gilliam, a Washington D.C. neighborhood Alderman, who's about to be red-lined out of his job. But after the untimely death of the party frontrunner, Gilliam is plucked from obscurity and thrust into the limelight as his party's nominee -- for President of the United States. • October 4: Frank Capra's State of the Union, starring Spencer Tracy and Katherine Hepburn • October 5: The Best Man, starring Henry Fonda and Cliff Robertson. • October 6: The Academy Award-nominated documentary The War Room, a behind-the-scenes look at Bill Clinton's presidential campaign. • October r 7: Mike Nichols' Primary Colors, starring John Travolta and Emma Thompson. Contact Marie (562)537-5583 edunow@aol.com

Long Beach
DebateWatch for the final debate on the Cal. State Long Beach campus. Oct. 13, 5:45, in the University Student Union 1st TV lounge, next to the game area. Discussion to follow.

Los Angeles
DebateWatch Party at the Crenshaw Every Vote Counts Campaign Headquarters 3775 Santa Rosalia Drive Los Angeles, CA 90008 323-294-6069 for more information

Los Gatos
All parties welcome, food and drink will be provided. I can hold about 6-8 people. Please email me: apwebdesign@yahoo.com to RSVP at least 2 days prior to debate. I will send you time and location. You can also call me at: 408-656-2473

Malibu
The Pepperdine Speech and Debate team is hosting a DebateWatch event on the Pepperdine campus, Wednesday, October 13 beginning at 6 p.m. in Appleby Center 205. Members of the Young Democrats and Young Republicans will be present to respond and discuss the debate after its completion. For more information, please email sue.peterson@pepperdine.edu.

Northridge
DebateWatch event sponsored by the CSUN Debate Team and Communication Studies Department. DebateWatch to happen on the CSUN campus, in Sequoia 104. October 13th. Room opens at 5:30 and debate is at 6:00pm! For more info, email becky.opsata@csun.edu.

Oakland
DebateWatch Gathering Friday, October 8th, 6 pm at Suzie's Lounge in the Rothwell Center at Mills College, 5000 MacArthur Boulevard, Oakland, CA. Ask for directions to Suzie's at the gaurd shack. Sponsored by Student Activities and Feminist Democrats

Oakland
It's On Now Events is hosting a Presidential Debate Viewing Party on Wed, October 13th from 6pm until 9pm. It'll be at The Linen Life Gallery, 6635 Hollis St in Emeryville, CA. We're going to follow it up with a discussion, focusing on the impact and implications of the 2004 Elections on the Black Community. The main focus of the discussion following the debates will be: "What (if any) are the differences between the candidates?" "What does a Bush/Kerry platform or presidency mean for the Black Community and our issues?" and "What Can We Do?" Rather than folks just putting their faith in a politician or party, what can we do as individuals, as voters, and as a community. Take part in this discussion, helping folks take sustainable action for our community and our planet. For more information, email nowitson@sbcglobal.net Peace

Orange
A community DebateWatch gathering will be held at Chapman Univeristy, Orange, California on the night of each televised debate. Discussion and scholars comments will follow each debate. For more information, contact Dr. Kevin T. Jones at (714)744-7921 or kjones@chapman.edu.

Riverside
DebateWatch Party...being held at Zacatecas 2472 University Avenue Riverside, CA September 30th contact triciadodson@ao.com for more information

Rohnert Park
Debate watch for SSU students. Oct13 @ 5:30pm in Loire TBA. To sign up or get info email hughesja@sonoma.edu.

Sacramento
Watch the Presidential Debate!!! Hosted by National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM ASIAN RESOURCES CENTER, 915 BROADWAY, SACRAMENTO • LIGHT DINNER WILL BE PROVIDED • Questions and RSVP to Rosaline Chan at rosalinechan@yahoo.com NAPAWF's mission is to build an APA women's movement among those who believe in advancing social justice, and addressing the concerns and increasing the rights of APA women and girls. These six issues form the basis for NAPAWF’s works: civil rights, economic justice, educational access, health and reproductive freedom, ending violence against women and immigrant and refugee rights. To learn more about NAPAWF, go to www.napawf.org

San Diego
The School of Communication and the Speech and Debate team at San Diego State University invite you to campus to watch the 3rd Presidential debate. After the broadcast, a panel of experts will be assembled for commentary. We will watch the debate in Nasatir Hall 100. No tickets are required but come early as there was a large turn out for the 1st dabate. Any questions, contact Kim Gerhardt at kimsdsu@cox.net.

San Diego
Plan of Action in a Changing Era (P.A.C.E.) will be joining with Activist San Diego in a theater style showing of the debate on a large DVD screen with a discussion afterward. It will take place starting at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, 9/340/04, at the Joyce Beers Community Center, 1 1/2 blocks North of University Ave. on Vermont (seats 150 persons). Snacks will be served. Come prepared to take part.

San Diego
The University of San Diego (USD) is hosting a DebateWatch on campus in the theater of the Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace on October 13th at 6:00 p.m. (PST) to view the third and final Presdential Debate. USD was the site of the third debate between President Clinton and Senator Dole in 1996. For more information, please call 619-260-4659.

San Francisco
MoveOn DebateWatch party,Wednesday, October 13th at 330 Ritch Street, San Francisco, CA. Party starts at 5:30pm. For more information, contact Michelle Brands at michellebrands@yahoo.com.

San Francisco
Critical thinkers joining for the last debate. Space is limited, interested?? sfmatthew2003@yahoo.com

San Francisco
Special District 5 and Prop N Debate Watch at Mad Dog in the Fog WHEN: October 13 @ 6:00 PM WHERE: Haight and Fillmore 530 Haight Street San Francisco, CA 94117 Mad Dog in the Fog HOST: Jeremy Reid INFO: Come one, come all to the infamous Mad Dog in the Fog on Haight Street. This spacious pub will be a fantastic location to watch the last debate before the election. We will also have special guest speakers following the debate to talk about the YES ON N campaign WWW.YESONN.NET as well as other speakers like Ross Mirkarimi who's running to fill Matt Gonzalez's shoes in District 5. More details to come!

San Jose
DebateWatch party in private home in San Jose, USA. Date and time TBA. Contact simeetgandhi@hotmail.com for details.

San Luis Obispo
There will be a Presidential Debate Forum open to the public on the Cal Poly campus in San Luis Obispo. It will be held in Phillips hall at 5:45 pm on October 8th. After the debate there will be a Question/Answer time with local party representatives. There will also be a chance to regiser to vote.

Santa Barbara
Channel Islands Region of Southern California Junior State of America holding a DebateWatch on Friday, Oct 8th. We will have a discussion afterwards and hear from representatives from the presidential campaigns. All high school students in Santa Barbara, Ventura, and San Luis Obispo Counties are welcome. Contact Diane at didigramont@oxyblue.com for information.

Santa Barbara
Join us for a live televised viewing of the last Presidential Debate on a big screen at Santa Barbara City College on October 13th! Faculty members will lead discussion groups following this important debate. The event is open to college students in the Santa Barbara area as well as members of the community. Room A211 (Administration Building) will be open at 5:30pm for seating and the debate begins at 6pm. Contact Tina Kistler, Communcation Department Chairperson, for more information at kistlert@sbcc.edu.

Solana Beach
Watch Kerry and Bush go head to head in the first Presidential Debate! You are invited to a DebateWatch party at my place in Solana Beach,Thursday September 30, 5:30pm. Contact Jennifer at sandiegoadoptsarizona@yahoo.com for details.

Toluca Lake
DebateWatch party at President of AWAKE Community's residence in Toluca Lake, CA on Thursday, September 30, 5:30pm. Contact emily@awakecommunity.org for details.

Turlock
Televised DebateWatch to be held at CSU, Stanislaus. Citizens invited to participate in a live DebateWatch following the first presidential debate. To sign up, contact David Schulz at (209)667-3867 or dschulz@toto.csustan.edu

Ukiah
DebateWatch party at the Ukiah Democratic Headquarters, 211 W. Stanley Street in Ukiah. To sign up contact Dolly Brown at 707-463-3367.

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Colorado

Colorado Springs
Join students from the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs in watching the third and fourth debates between President George Bush and Senator John Kerry. Viewing will be available in the University Center in the 3rd floor theater. Q & A will follow the debate which starts at 7:00PM, on Friday, October 8th and Wednesday, October 13th. For more information email whuddy@uccs.edu, or call 719-262-4771.

Crested Butte
Students at the Crested Butte Community School will host a Debate Watch on Friday, October 1 at 8:30 a.m. and again at 11:30 a.m. Join us! Stop in the office and let them know you are visiting. Debate Watch will be in Ms. McKee's classroom.

Longmont
DebateWatch party in southwest Longmont, CO. Email cobyh2@comcast.net for information if you're interesting in coming. Location to be emailed if space is available.

Sterling
Thurs, Sept. 30: 7:00 p.m., 1st Presidential Debate Watch, NJC Cafeteria Dining Hall (to non-dining public, doors open at 6:45 p.m.). Hosted by NJC and Sterling League of Women Voters (LWV). Tues, Oct. 5: 7:00 p.m., Vice-Presidential Debate Watch, NJC Cafeteria Dining Hall (to non-dining public, doors open at 6:45 p.m.). Hosted by NJC and Sterling League of Women Voters (LWV). Sat., Oct. 9: 6:00 p.m., CO U.S. Senate Debate Watch, NJC Tennant Art Gallery in the Hays Student Center. NJC Students and the Public encouraged to attend. Hosted by NJC and Sterling League of Women Voters (LWV).

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Connecticut

hartford
DebateWatch party!!! All welcome. Bring your friends, take a road trip if neccasary. Hosting for all debates. Call john @ 631.793.7132 or email dennehy@hartford.edu for more info.

west hartford
University of Hartford. 200 bloomfiled ave, west hartford CT. apt 7217. call john 631.793.7132, jesse 860.768.7617. or just come over! all are welcome.

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District of Columbia

Washington
The African American Women's CLERGY Assn will host a debate party www.houseofimagene.org E mail imageneshelter@aol.com The Debate Party will be held in the INNER CITY of Washington,D.C.

Washington
DebateWatch Party in my home in Washington, DC on September 30, 2004. Contact tanyacallaway@earthlink.net

Washington
CBCF Project INFORMEDVoter Presents Debate Discussion Party 2004 September 30, 2004 8:30PM - 11:30PM Altria Corporate Services, Inc. 101 Constitution Avenue, NW 4th Floor Conference Room CBCF Debate Party Purpose: The purpose of the CBCF Debate Parties is to give the general public, including African Americans, a place to watch the debates and have a chance to openly discuss views about the positions candidates took in the debates. The CBCF is a non-partisan, non-political 501(c) (3) organization. The CBCF will actively invite members of minority Democratic and Republican committees and clubs to participate. Who is the intended audience?: The CBCF is targeting anyone who is registered to vote because we believe many people do not understand the dire implications that election issues have on their everyday lives. *Please RSVP to Erica Eddings at eeddings@cbcfinc.org or (202) 263-2827 by 3:00PM Thursday, September 30, 2004.

Washington
The Future of America: Let’s Talk The Christian Social Action Committee of Peoples Congregational United Church of Christ will host a viewing and discussion of the final Presidential Debate on October 13, 2004, 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall, 4704 –13th St. NW, Washington, DC 20011. This event will be moderated by Diane Kern. Admission is free and open to the public. All are welcome to participate in an exciting nonpartisan discussion of the political issues of our day and watch the final debate between the 2004 Democratic and Republican Presidential Nominees on a state of the art 7.5 ft x 10 ft screen. Now that we have heard from the candidates, let’s hear what you have to say. Come and Learn! Come and Share! Come and prepare to cast your vote on Tuesday, November 2nd! Schedule: 8:30 pm - Pre-debate discussion 9:00 pm - Debate airs 10:30 pm - Follow up discussion For further information about this event contact Hope Tribble at (202) 829-5511. About Peoples Church: Peoples Congregational United Church of Christ is a 2,000-member congregation in the Petworth Community of Northwest Washington, DC. While it serves its immediate community, its membership comes from all over the Washington Metropolitan area. Under the leadership of A. Knighton Stanley, Minister, Peoples is well known for its community service and advocacy, social action, children and youth programs, and diversity in both its membership and the people it serves. At 113 years old, it has been called the Keystone of the Petworth Community.

Washington
Come out to a special debate watch party hosted by the The Urban League Thursday Network, Urban Roundtable, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. LOCATION: Xcalibur Restaurant and Lounge 2519 Pennsylvania Drive NW Washington, DC TIME: 8pm - 11pm Come out early for food and drink specials!

Washington
The Sophisticated Ladies of the Sigma Pi Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., the American University College Democrats and the American University College Republicans invites you to attend: "Round 2" Presidential Debate Watching Party Friday, October 8, 2004 8:20 PM Ward 1 (Ward Circle Building) American University 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW Washington, DC 20016 Please come out and learn about issues relevant to both parties and watch the second Presidential debate! Refreshments WILL be Provided!! For more information, please contact Ashley Futrell at af9030a@american.edu

Washington
DebateWatch downstairs at Asylum in Adams-Morgan, 2471 18th NW.

Washington DC
Friday, October 8, American University, Ward Circle Building, Ward 1, 8:20PM. Contact Krysta at 703-969-9647 or eloquence6@yahoo.com.

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Florida

boca raton
American Democracy Project at Florida Atlantic University will be hosting DebateWatch for each debate. The first is at 8:30 pm on the Boca Raton FAU campus in GCS 252. This is open to the public. For more info. contact Michael Winkler at faudemocracy@bellsouth.net

boca raton
DebateWatch to be held on the campus of Florida Atlantic University for the Sept. 30 debate and both on campus and in community centers in Boca Raton and Ft. Lauderdale for subsequent debates. Times and places TBA. Contact David Williams at dcwill@fau.edu for details

Gainesville
DebateWatch party in Gainesville apartment. We will be gathering at 8:30pm on September 30th, and hopefully will get some good discussion going. Contact shaadrehman@yahoo.com for more information.

Jacksonville
DebateWatch at The University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL 32224 contact: Christine Holland cholland@unf.edu for more information Debate watch for all 3 Presidential debates and the Vice Presidential debate will be in building 45 room 2807 building 45 is the Fine Arts Center on the UNF campus. Refreshments will be served beginning at 8:30 pm befor the debates begin.

Melbourne
Florida Tech's Humanities Department is sponsoring a viewing and discussion of the third presidential debate on October 13 in P 133 (adjacent to the Evans Library) in the university Quad. The evening will begin at 8:45. Professor Gordon Patterson (History) will moderate a post-debate discussion.

Miami
The Miami-Dade NAACP Youth Council will host a DebateWatch party on the night the debate. We are appealing to eligible voters in high school and college to attend. We are looking for other youth groups to join us. If there is enough interest, there will be youth debate parties throughout the county. Email youth council co-advisor Tsitsi D. Wakhisi at twakhisi@miami.edu

Miami
DebateWatch 1 = Miami Dade College, Kendall Campus (11011 S.W. 104 Street, Miami, FL Tuesday, October 5, 8:25 – 9:40 am, Room 6120(auditorium), Contact Info: Ossie Hanauer and/or the MDC Center for Community Involvement -- 305-237-0859 (ohanauer@mdc.edu), DebateWatch 2 = Miami Dade College, Wolfson Campus (300 NE 2 nd Ave – downtown Miami)Friday, October 1, 12:15 – 2:15 pm Room 3210 Contact Info: Luciano Ramos, Krista Walker, or the MDC Center for Community Involvement – 305-237-3848 (lramos@mdc.edu or kwalker1@mdc.edu, DebateWatch 3 = Miami Dade College, North Campus (11380 N.W. 27 Avenue) Friday, October 1, Noon – 2 pm Room 2158, Contact Info: Paul Merz - cell 305-761-4806 / pager 305-276-0587 / main office 305-237-1820; or Jonquila Williams 305-237-8381 (pmerz@mdc.edu)

Miami
As part of its youth development initiatives, The Children's Trust is hosting a DebateWatch to be held on Friday, October 8 in its offices at 1900 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 200, Miami, FL 33132. Approximately 40 twelfth grade high school students from public, private and after school programs will participate in the event. The event starts at 8:00 p.m. Please contact Diana Ragbeer or Emily Cardenas at (305) 571-5700 for more information.

Miami Beach
COME TO 5 EVENINGS OF PARTY AND POLITICS ON SOUTH BEACH Greater Miami Beach and South Florida is the region where the 2000 Presidential Election ran off its tracks. Remember those "hanging chads," "butterfly ballots," recounts, miscounts, media confusion an Supreme Court intervention? This year, Miami and the University of Miami will host the first of 3 face-to-face televised debates between Challenger John F. Kerry and Incumbent President George W. Bush on Thursday Sept. 30th, 2004. The 3 Presidential debates and one Vice-Presidential Debate will form the final Mind-Maker-Upper Events leading up to Election Night Nov. 2nd, and the most important election for President since 1776. The Cavalier Hotel and Cafe will be the main Miami Beach headquarters for watching all 5 evening televised events, all to be aired starting at 9 PM, but with doors opening at 6PM for dinner, drinks and snacks --- and political interaction between members of Democratic, Republican and Independent Parties and the Undecided Swing Voters. Come watch the debates, meet MTV-Rock-the-Vote/Choose or Lose members and P. Diddy's Citizen Change/Vote-or-Die members, and America Comes Together members. Shape the future: come to a sociable mix of "Party and Politics" at the Cavalier Hotel at 1320 Ocean Drive)parking on 13th St. West of Ocean Drive) and get informed and involved. This revolution WILL be televised!!! Call CBA Group at (305) 604-8923 or email us at cba69@bellsouth.net

Naples
Southwest Florida Young Republicans will host a debate watch starting at 8:30 pm on October 8th and 13th at 360 12th Ave South in Naples. Please call 239-513-3514 to RSVP. We will order pizza and drinks from “Napoli on the Bay.” They have the BEST New York style pizza in Collier and Lee County. Please RSVP to 239-513-3514 so we can account for seating. We may alter the location if the crowd expected dictates such a need.

Panama City
Florida State University at Panama City and The Bay Institute, Inc. will host a DebateWatch on campus for the last presidential debate on Wednesday, October 13 at 8:00 p.m. Central Time. For more information, contact mjones@pc.fsu.edu.

Tallahassee
The FAMU Chapter of NAACP will be holding DebateWatch parties this election season. Contact us at famu_naacp@hotmail.com for details on dates and locations.

West Palm Beach
Tatiana Tylosky is hosting a Home Debate Watch since school has been closed thus far from Hurricane Jeanne. Any Lake Park Baptist Middle school kids are welcome.

West Palm Beach
Temple Israel, 1901 North Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach, FL, will be holding a public debate watch after Friday night services in their social hall. Join us at 9:00 PM in the Temple. For more information contact Peter@temple-israel.com

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Georgia

Athens
DebateWatch gathering at UGA for students, faculty, and other interested community members. Date, time, and exact location TBA. Contact betz@uga.edu for details.

Atlanta
The men of the Psi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity,Inc.(Morehouse College) are hosting a Community Debate Watch in the Kilgore Center on the campus of Morehouse College. Students, community leaders, and any interested parties are welcome to attend. For more information contact Nathan Fleming, Vice President, at 404-513-3336.

Atlanta
The Social Action Committees of the Metro Atlanta Chapters of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. will host a Debate Watch Party on October 8, 2004 from 7:30 - 10:45 p.m. The event will be held on the campus of Clark Atlanta University, McPheeters-Dennis Hall, Room 201. The evening activities include a reception, a pre-debate discussion where representatives from the Republican and Democratic Parties will give campaign viewpoints, the debate watch, and a post-debate discussion. This event is sponsored by the Sigma (CAU), Atlanta Alumnae, Atlanta Suburban Alumnae, East Point/College Park Alumnae and Marietta-Roswell Alumnae Chapters of Delta Sigma Theta. Please e-mail René Morrow at DST_debatewatch@yahoo.com for more information.

Atlanta
YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO A PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE DEBATE VIEWING PARTY FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2004 MORRIS BROWN COLLEGE SCHOLARS, HICKMAN STUDENT CENTER MLK JR. DRIVE AT SUNSET DOORS OPEN AT 7:30 P. M. REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED CASH BAR DONATION: $5.00 SPONSORED BY THE CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION FUND’S PEACHTREE STREET PROJECT FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 404 525 5663 Or www.rainbowpush.org HEAR WHAT THE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES HAVE TO SAY EXPRESS YOUR OPINIONS ON THE MOST IMPORTANT ISSUES ENJOY THE DEBATE WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS

Atlanta
The Atlanta Urban League Young Professionals will host a Debate Party, October 13, 2004 at 8:30 p.m. at the Wyndham Hotel: 160 Spring Street, Atlanta, GA 30303 phone: 404-688-8600

Atlanta
Campus DebateWatch, co-sponsored by the Spelman and Morehouse College Chapters of the NAACP. Wednesday October 13, 2004 Morehouse College Archer Hall Lounge 8:30pm For more info, contact Demond Drummer at 404.275.5312.

Carrollton
Televised Debate watch will be held on Thursday, September 30 in the Technology Enhanced Learning Center, room 1301, at the State University of West Georgia. For more information, contact thynes@westga.edu, or at 678.839.6445.

Macon
Community DebateWatches will be held on the campus of Mercer University. This event is free and open to the public. For more information please contact Greg Domin at 478-301-2792 or <domin_gp@mercer.edu>.

Milledgeville
Georgia College & State University students will host DebateWatch discussions in each of the five residence halls as well as an addtional on-campus site open to the public. For more information contact jan.hoffmann@gcsu.edu

Mount Airy
DebateWatch party in private home in northeast Georgia, Mount Airy. 8:00 Thursday, Sept. 29. Sponsored by the Peace Corner Group. Bring a chair or cushion if you can. Call 706-776-2319 for directions and to sign up.

Statesboro
Georgia Southern University will host two more presidential DebateWatch events. On Monday, October 11th, beginning at 7pm, we will watch and discuss the St. Louis town-hall debate from last Friday. This will take place in the Art Building Auditorium (NOTE: This is the Art building behind the Carroll Building, NOT the Foy building. On Wednesday, October 13th, beginning at 8:30pm we will watch the final debate LIVE in Room 3602 of the College of Information Technology. We will also hold "Debate Watch" events for the Georgia Congressional and Senate candidate debates sponsored by the Atlanta Press club. Contact Dr. Patrick Wheaton at 912-681-5933 for details.

woodstock
Please come to the Etowah Auditorium. The watch will start a 7:00. Please bring a snack for at least 10 people can share and drinks will be provided.

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Hawaii

Honolulu
DebateWatches to be held at Chaminade University in Honolulu. Contact Dr. David Coleman at dcoleman@chaminade.edu for more information.

Honolulu
DebateWatches will be held at the University of Hawaii at Manoa Library, Room A153 (Yap Conference Room) in the Hamilton Library Addition. Join us at 3:00 p.m. on Sept. 30, Oct. 5, Oct. 8, and Oct. 13. For more information, contact Gwen Sinclair at gsinclai@hawaii.edu.

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Illinois

Bartlett
Wayne Winfield Republican Women's Club will be hosting a Debate Watch Party in the home of Maryanne Fox. The party will begin at 7pm and run through the end of the debate. Light refreshments, snacks and drinks will be served. Maryanne lives at 28W575 Wynn Avenue in West Chicago. Please RSVP at president@wwrwc.org or (630) 830-1564. Hope to see you there!

Carbondale
The researchers/organizers of DebateWatch-Carbondale believe that public deliberation is critical for the health of U.S. democracy. Participating in our research program is not a condition of participation in Debate Watch-Carbondale. Contact Stephen Konieczka at 618-534-7114 or spkon@siu.edu for more information.

Champaign
The University of Illinois political science honor society Pi Sigma Alpha will be hosting events for each of the 2004 presidential debates. All interested students are encouraged to attend. University faculty will be on hand to field questions and encourage discussion immediately following each debate. For information on times and locations please contact Ryan Spain at spain@uiuc.edu

Champaign/Urbana
There will be a DebateWatch Party at 112 West Main in downtown Urbana hosted by individuals together. This event is all about getting people who are interested in making the community a cooler place together. Check out www.individualstogether.org. Beverages will be available...it will start a half hour before the debate begins. Contact borich@uiuc.edu for more details.

Charleston
The Department of Communication Studies at Eastern Illinois University invites all interested community members to join us for three DebateWatch discussions. All sessions will begin at 7:30 and take place on EIU's campus. Contact Shane Miller (217) 581-6306 or cfsam@eiu.edu for more information.

Chicago
Debate Watch 2004 Sponsored by the Chicago Historical Society and the Chicago Council on Foreign Relations All three scheduled debates will be televised live at the Chicago Historical Society beginning at 8:00 p.m. Central Time. At 6:00 p.m. join us for a political fair featuring local partisan and non-partisan political groups. At 7:00 p.m. there will be a pre-debate discussion featuring local scholars and journalists from Chicago. Tentative discussion schedules: Sept 30: Jerome McDonnell, host, Worldview, Chicago Public Radio Joseph A. Morris, chairman, United Republican Fund of Illinois Karen Alter, associate professor, Northwestern University Oct. 8: Sylvia Ewing, producer, 848, Chicago Public Radio Rick Perlstein, columnist, The Village Voice Oct. 13: Don Wycliff, public editor, Chicago Tribune Alan Gitleson, professor, Loyola University Chicago Mark Jacob, national/internationl editor, Chicago Tribune Admission $5 at the door. Students free with ID For more information contact 312-642-4600.

Chicago
The Division of Student Affairs and Department of History, Philosophy, and Political Science will co-sponsor a series of forums coinciding with this year's presidential and vice-presidential debates. Student and faculty panels will provide responses to the debates, with an opportunity thereafter for questions and comments from audience members. The sessions will take place as follows: Thursday, September 30, 2004, 8 p.m., SUB Rotunda Tuesday, October 5, 2004, 8 p.m., SUB Rotunda Friday, October 8, 2004, 8 p.m., ED 102 Wednesday, October 13, 2004, 8 p.m., SUB Rotunda All members of the university community are invited. All members of the CSU community are encouraged to attend. Faculty are encouraged to arrange a class-related assignment around the debates. Chicago State University is participating in this project as part of the DebateWatch network (http://www.debates.org). Should you have any questions, please contact Professor Rowan at (773) 995-2439.

Decatur
DebateWatch event will be held at Millikin University in Shilling Hall on Thursday, September 30. Sign-in begins at 7:30. Participants will then view debate and engage in discussion. Event open to public and students. For more information, contact Professor Matthew Tucker at mtucker@mail.millikin.edu or (217) 424-6345.

Dixon
DebateWatch party at Sauk Valley Community College, 173 IL Rt.2, Dixon, IL. 61021. Wednesday, October 13th, at 8 o'clock on the big screen TV in the cafeteria. For more info, email LuvnELO@hotmail.com. Popcorn provided!

Elsah
Community DebateWatches will be held at Principia College, Elsah, IL. Elsah is in Metro St. Louis 45 minutes from the St. Louis airport and SIU Edwardsville. More info, Tim Booth, Special Events Coordinator, email: trb@prin.edu, TEL: 618/374-5161.

Freeport
Come watch the Vice Presidential Debate on Tuesday, October 5, and then the Presidential Debate on Wednesday, October 13, at the Stephenson County Democrats Headquarters on the corner of Stephenson Street and Chicago Avenue in downtown Freeport. We'll gather around 7:45. Debate begins at 8:00 pm and we'll have an informal post-debate discussion afterwards. Refreshments will be served. Call 815-233-3040 for more information.

Glen Ellyn
Students and faculty at College of DuPage watch tonights second debate together on campus in the OCC buiding, room 119 on Lambert Road. Come join us for watching and a short debate afterwards.

Granite City
The Alpha Kappa Rho Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa will host a Debate Watch on Wednesday, October 13, 2004 at Southwestern Illinois College, Granite City Campus Cafeteria. Doors will open at 7:30 pm. All are welcome.

highland park
Pizza, Pop presidental debate Il-forno's pizza in Highwood, IL 6:30 pm until .... contact jweiland@execpc.com

Normal
DebateWatch to be held on campus of Illinois State University. Date, time, and lecture hall TBA. For more info call Dr. Joe Blaney at 309-438-7329.

Oglesby
Illinois Valley Community College's chapter of Phi Theta Kappa will be hosting three of the debates on campus. See www.ivcc.edu/ptk for more information.

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Indiana

Fort Wayne
College Student DebateWatch at the University of Saint Francis in Fort Wayne, IN on Oct. 13 at 8pm. For information, e-mail agammons@sf.edu or call (260)434-7411

North Manchester
A presidential Debate Watch, open to the public, will be held on Thursday, September 30, in Wampler Auditorium on the Manchester College campus. The debate begins promptly at 8:00 p.m., and following the debate, Dr. Mary Lahman (Communication Studies) and Dr. Leonard Williams (Political Science) will lead a discussion among audience members. For more information, e-mail lawilliams@manchester.edu.

Terre Haute
Debate Watch at the Indiana State University Library, sponsored by ISU's American Democracy Project and the 4002 in 2004 New Student Voter Turn Out Campaign. More info, email dmhantzis@indstate.edu

Vincennes
Community Debatewatcher will be held at the home of Brandi & PJ Jittjumnongk, 1401 N. 16th St., Vincennes, IN on Wednesday, October 13th. The debate begins at 8:00, everyone is invited to come anytime after 6:30 pm. For more information, please email me at jittjumnongk2@hotmail.com. Hope to see you!

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Iowa

Ames
DebateWatches will be hosted by the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics at Iowa State University, Ames, IA and cosponsored by the Iowa Collegiate Empowerment Coalition, a project of the Iowa Secretary of State. For more info, email Peggy Baum, program coordinator(peggytt@iastate.edu). Dates and locations: 9/30,7:45 p.m.,172 Hamilton Hall, ISU. 10/5,7:45 p.m. Great Hall, Memorial Union, ISU 10/8, 7:45 p.m., 172 Hamilton Hall 10/13, 7:45 p.m., 172 Hamilton Hall

Cedar Falls
The Department of Political Science at the University of Northern Iowa will host a campus wide debate watch September 30. Contact donna.hoffman@uni.edu for more information.

Cedar Falls
DebateWatch party in Carpenter House Lounge of Rider Hall at the University of Northern Iowa. Anyone is welcome to come. Contact smyser56@uni.edu

Des Moines
The faith communities of Iowa are arranging "Presidential Debate Open Houses" in churches, conference centers and homes, organized by the Peace and Security Project of Ecumenical Ministries of Iowa. At present, DebateWatches are scheduled in Des Moines, Grinnell and Mount Pleasant and Iowa City. Other locations will be announced. For more information, email EMIPeaceProject@aol.com, or call Paul Fraser at 515-274-2278.

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Kansas

Emporia
Online Debate Watch to be held in conjunction with SP351ZA 2004 Presidential Campaign, a class offered by the Department of Communication and Theatre at Emporia State Univesity. For more info, contact Dr. Ed McGlone at mcglonee@emporia.edu

Kansas City, Kansas
Kansas City Kansas Community College will sponsor the first Presidential Debate LIVE in room 2705 in the Nursing Building. Free and open to the public.

Lawrence
The University of Kansas will host a community DebateWatch September 30 at the Kansas Union, 3rd Floor dining area. The debate begins at 8 p.m. Central time. Please arrive at least 20 minutes early. If you have questions, please contact, Katie Wolff at kwolff@ku.edu, Megan Storm at mstorm@ku.edu, Justin La Berge (jlaberge@ku.edu) or Diana Carlin at dbcarlin@ku.edu

Manhattan
The Institute for Civic Discourse and Democracy, an organization of the Speech Communication Department at Kansas State University, will sponsor 4 televised Debate Watches. The first watch will be Thursday, October 30th at 8:00 p.m. at the K-State Beach Museum of Art. The first Vice Presidential Watch will be Tuesday, October 5th in the K-State Student Union Flint Hills Room. The second Presidential Watch will be Friday, October 8th at 8:00 p.m. in the K-State Student Union Flint Hills Room. The third Presidential Watch will be Friday, October 13th at 8:00 p.m., at the K-State Beach Museum of Art. Attendees are encouraged to arrive at least 20 minutes early. For more information, visit the ICDD website at: http://www.ksu.edu/sctd/icdd/ or contact Dr. David Procter at dprocter@ksu.edu

Wichita
This is Debate Watch will be sponsored by the Students for Social Action, of Newman University. Our goal is to inform voters of all the issues, candidates, and news briefs. The group is politically based; however it does not stand for a single political groups or party.

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Kentucky

Bowling Green
The Department of Communication at Western Kentucky University will host a campus-wide DebateWatch for each of the presidential debates. For more information, contact the WKU Department of Communication at (270) 745-3296.

Elizabethtown
The Physical Sciences Division of Elizabethtown Community & Technical College will sponsor a DebateWatch for the four debates. They will be held at the Elizabethtown Ky. campus in the student center.

Lexington
Sullivan University Lexington will host a Debate Watch Gathering on campus. Discussion groups will follow, with all collected data going to the National Communication Association (NCA) as part of a nation-wide study. For more information please contact Jeff Stone at jstone@faculty.sullivan.edu REMEMBER TO VOTE!!!!!!

Lexington
Transy DebateWatch to be held in the Campus Center Canteen, 8:45 pm Transy students, staff and faculty are welcome to attend. For more info, contact Karen Anderson, 233-8182.

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Louisiana

Baton Rouge
I am hosting a debate watch party in my private home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at 1457 Pollard Pkwy, thurday at 7:00 p.m..More info email abiedup@bellsouth.net

Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge Community College will host a Debate Watch on October 13, 2004, in the TV Room of the Student Center. The event will begin at 7:00 p.m. Students, Facutly and Staff are invited to attended this historic moment and participate in the powerful discussion that is scheduled to follow the event. Refreshments will be provided by the Student Government Association.

Morgan City
A community DebateWatch will be held at Morgan City High School, 2400 Tiger Drive, Morgan City, Louisiana. More info, email cholcomb@stmary.k12.la.us

New Orleans
Be An informed Voter! Find out about the candidates Join us for the first 2004 Presidential Debate! Xavier University of Louisiana University Center Ballroom Room 308 B Thursday, September 30, 7:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Xavier Forensics Team

New Orleans
Another DebateWatch Be An informed Voter—Find out about the candidates. Join us for the last 2004 Presidential Debate! Xavier University of Louisiana Pharmacy Auditorium Wednesday, October 13, 7:00 p.m. Sponsored by College Democrats at Xavier University and the Xavier Forensics Team

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Maryland

Annapolis
DebateWatch party in private home in Bay Ridge, Annapolis, MD Thursday, September 30, 8:30 until 10:30. Attendance limited by space. Contact newsnag@aol.com for details.

Baltimore
DebateWatch party to be held in private home in metropolitan Baltimore, Maryland, USA. 7:30pm on Sept. 30 -- Alumni and Friends of the University of Miami are welcome.

College Park
The Center for Political Communication & Civic Leadership will host a DebateWatch event on Thursday, September 30 in the Skinner Building, Room 0200 at the University of Maryland, College Park. Doors will open at 8:30 p.m. For information contact Shawn Parry-Giles, spg@umd.edu or (301) 405-6527

Frederick
The College Democrats and Young Republicans of Frederick Community College in Frederick, Maryland, are co-hosting debate parties at the campus. For Information contact Dr. Ken Kerr at 301-846-2646 or kkerr@frederick.edu.

Frostburg
DebateWatches will be hosted at the Lane University Center Loft on 9/30, 10/5 and 10/13 by students enrolled in Presentational Communication at FSU. They are open to the community. For more information, contact the Information Desk at the Lane University Center at 301-687-4411.

Silver Spring
DebateWatch party in private home in downtown Silver Spring, MD. We're 20-29, generally left-leaning but with some conservative attendents. If you're interested in watching them with us, please feel free to drop me an email at&#10;quidire[at]gmail[dot]com.

Takoma Park
Join us for the first Presidential debate Attendance is limited. Call 301-650-1482 to reserve your seat. Montgomery College - Takoma Park Campus 7600 Takoma Ave Takoma Park, Md 20912 Sept. 30th, 8:30 p.m. Student Lounge, Commons Schedule: 8:30-9:00 Refreshments 9:00-10:30 Debate 10:30-11:00 Discussion & Report to Commission on Presidential Debates

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Massachusetts

Boston
A Community DebateWatch will be held on Wednesday, October 13 at the Learning Community at the First and Second Church in Boston, 66 Marlborough St., Boston, MA. Coffee and cookies at 8:30p.m.DebateWatch at 9:00 p.m. For more information call Ruth at 617-267-6730 or email ruth@fscboston.org.

Boston
For the Third Consecutive Presidential Election. . . Join the Oldest Debate Watch in New England: Grass Roots Engagement in Electoral Politics: The Great Boston Debate Watch. Communication,Politics and Law Association New England Press Consortium Emerson College, Boston, MA Attend all of DebateWatches on the date of the Presidential Debates this fall at the College on the Common! contact: Dr. J. Gregory Payne, 617-504-6112 (cell) office 617-824-8493 email: zulene@aol.com

Great Barrington
Hello All! Simon's Rock DenateWatch will be in Crosby lounge. Come party with us! Email Jing at jcao04@simons-rock.edu for details or call x7535

Westfield
DebateWatch - each debate starting at 8 pm at Westfield State College, Ely Main Lounge. Snacks provided. Free and open to public. Small group discussion and faculty resource people after each debate.

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Michigan

Alma
This is being held as a service project for a college course. It is open to all in the area who want to attend. It will be held at 8:30 on Wednesday, October 13 in room 113 of the Swanson Academic Center.

Ann Arbor
DebateWatch in Ann Arbor, MI on UM campus. Please email rvogti@umich.edu if you'd like to attend; we'll be doing all of the debates, but space is limited. Refreshments will be provided.

Birmingham
Debate Watch - join your fellow community members in viewing and discussing the 3rd presidential debate. Refreshments will be served! Baldwin Public Library Birmingham, MI October 13, 2004 8:30 - 10:30PM Hosts: Carol Woodard and Julie Farkas

Detroit
A Debatewatch will be held on Thursday, September 30, 2004 (the first presidential debate) on the campus of Wayne State University for interested students, faculty, and staff. Time and exact location TBA. Contact kmaguire@wayne.edu for details.

East Lansing
The DebateWatch is going to be at the floor of Mayo Hall or in Akers. It is still up in the air, contact me at stanto61@msu.edu to find out location.

Grand Rapids
The Departments of Communication Arts and History and Student Development of Cornerstone University will host a DebateWatch event on Thursday, September 30 in the Corum Student Union on campus. If attending, plan to arrive 15-20 minutes before the debate begins at 9 p.m. For more information contact Michael Cuffman, mcuffman@cornerstone.edu or (616) 222-1521.

hillsdale
Televised DebateWatches will be held at Hillsdale College in Hillsdale, MI. Please contact kirstin.kiledal@hillsdale.edu for more information.

Ypsilanti
The lounges of 4 different residence halls (Buell, Hoyt, Walton/Putnam, Wise) across Eastern Michigan University's campus will play host to viewing and discussing the October 13 Presidential debate. University Housing's Residence Education Program in conjunciton with the American Democracy Project and faculty from around the university are coordinating the efforts of students in each of the four building locations to help create an interesting and lively event. For more information contact ResEd@emich.edu or the Student Success Office 734.487.0267.

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Minnesota

Burnsville
If your a Democrat or leaning Democrat, come watch the last presidential debate of 2004 on the big screen, have some snacks and party with other Democrats. Sign up for prizes! Wednesday October 13, 2004 at 6:30 located Benchwarmer Bob's, 251 Burnsville Parkway in Burnsville Minnesota. Snacks will be provided, cash bar and menu items are available. Contact me at kdfkdkkdm@aol.com

Mankao
DebateWatch Event aimed mostly towards students will be held in the Main Lobby of the Gage Residential Complex at Minnesota State University Thursday Sept. 30th at 8:00 PM for the First Debate. Open to the public, email Andrew at aansel3@hotmail.com.

Minneapolis
The Minneapolis Community and Technical College (MCTC) Student Senate and Department of Political Science, in collaboration with the Minnesota Chapter of the Association of Black Women in Higher Education (ABWHE)and the Concord Coalition will be hosting a DebateWatch event on Thursday, Oct. 14, 2004 from 12-2pm, Location: MCTC Campus, 1501 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, Minnesota in the Helland Center Room H-9. The event will include a viewing of the Oct. 13 Presidential debate followed by a discussion tentatively titled "What Bush and Kerry Aren't Saying-- important issues that aren't being discussed during the 2004 election campaign". Confirmed panelists include Corey Davison, Midwest Regional Director of the Concord Coalition, Victoria Davis from the St. Paul NAACP, and Jeff Nygaard a long-time local media watcher and activist whose ongoing analysis can be read in his weekly newsletter Nygaard Notes (www.nygaardnotes.org). The event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Lena Jones, Department of Political Science, Minneapolis Community and Technical College (lena.jones@minneapolis.edu)

Minneapolis
University of Minnesota is holding a Debate Watch Party! We will have refreshments and watch the debate in Wiley Hall Rm. 125/175. Afterwards we will be having a panel discussion containing people involved with the Presidential campaign that are working in Minnesota. After that there will be plenty of time for some lively political discourse. Contact Monica Heth at heth0010@umn.edu for more information. Hope to see you there!

Minneapolis
DebateWatch party in private home in Kenwood neighborhood of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Thursday, September 30, 2004, Debate starts at 8:00 pm - welcome to arrive anytime after 7:30 pm. Address is 1123 Kenwood Parkway, Minneapolis. Please call 612-374-6041 to confirm and get directions if necessary.

Minneapolis
We intend to have an online web conference just before, during and after the debates. This will let anyone with internet access speak and chat in realtime. Please visit www.mnsd62.org (Minnesota Senate District 62 DFL Organization) for times and links! It's A Real Happening!!!

Minneapolis
DebateWatch party in my sister's home 9/30 in Edina, Minnesota. We are starting with a 6:00 PM dinner of Texas chili and cornbread. Then I will be instructing the young children in attendance on the differences between the two parties. We will then watch the debate, and get into a dignified political scrum afterwards. Dems, Repubs, independents all in attendance. More information: Jim@Monk.com

Minneapolis
Riverview Theater: Minneapolis Area Young DFL and SD 62 DFL sponsor FREE debate showing at the Riverview Theater for final debate Wednesday, October 13th. Come socialize, eat popcorn and watch John Kerry take on George Bush for the final time. The fun will begin at 7:30 pm with the debate beginning at 8:00 pm. Afterwards, the crowd can reconvene at a local watering hole and/or coffee shop for lively discussion. Where: Riverview Theater 3800 42nd Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 612-729-7369 What: Popcorn, live debate on the big screen, with plentiful grassroots discussion When: 7:30 pm, Wednesday, October 13th Sponsored by Senate District 62 DFL (www.mnsd62.org) and the Minneapolis Area Young DFL. Donations are optional but welcome to offset theater rental cost.

Roseville
MoveOn volunteer hosting a DebateWatch party in the community room at the Palisades Apartments, 560 W Sandhurst Dr. Roseville, MN. For more info email johnsondemoreno@comcast.net or call 651-216-0636.

St. Paul
A DebateWatch will take place on the Macalester College Campus in the John B. Davis Auditorium, Campus Center, 1600 Grand Avenue, St. Paul, MN. The DebateWatch will begin at 8:00 p.m. and be followed by a discussion led by professors Chuck Green and Adrienne Christiansen of the Macalester College Political Science Department. The public is invited to attend.

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Mississippi

Iuka
Community DebateWatch will be held at the Pickwick Pines Community Center in Iuka, MS. For more info, email MiskM@aol.com

University/Oxford
The University of Mississippi's Lott Leadershiip Institute and the Associated Student Body will co-host a DebateWatch, October 13th at the Yerby Conference Center Auditorium. Students and area residents are encouraged to participate. The Debate will be viewed and small group discussions will follow. For more information call JoAnn Edwards at 662-915-3799 or e-mail at jedwards@olemiss.edu

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Missouri

Independence
Truman Presidential Museum & Library, in partnership with the University of Missouri - Kansas City, will host a DebateWatch gathering for each presidential debate. Following each debate, a professor from UMKC will lead discussions. The event is free with paid admission. For more information contact Ray Geselbracht at 816-268-8200 or ray.geselbracht@nara.gov.

Liberty
William Jewell College will be hosting a Debate Watch on Tues. Oct. 5th for members of the campus and community. The watch will be held in Yates Student Union's East Cafeteria starting at 7:45PM. There is no cost and there will be free food and beverages provided. Following the televised vice-presidential debate, a short dicussion will be facilitated by college faculty members.

Maryville
Northwest Missouri State University, Your Voice, Your Choice, would like to invite students, staff and community members of Northwest Missouri State University to attend a debate watch on Wednesday, October 13th in the J.W. Jones Student Union on the third floor. DebateWatch will be moderated by Dr. Roy Schwartzman of the Communication, Theatre and Languages Department. Please contact Rebekah Hopkins of Your Voice, Your Choice for more information at s213151@mail.nwmissouri.edu.

Nevada
Cottey College will host a DebateWatch gathering for each presidential and vice presidential debate. It will also hold a DebateWatch informational/training meeting during its political symposium September 11, 2004. Contact Angela Firkus at afirkus@cottey.edu for more information.

Saint Louis
PLEASE NOTE THE ROOM CHANGE. A DebateWatch party will be held on October 13, 2004 at Saint Louis University at 7:45 pm in the A-B Auditorium of the Cook School of Business. Preliminary to the debate, beginning at 7pm there will be a panel discussion on the topic of the US role in the world in Cook School A-B Auditorium. The public is invited to attend.

Saint Louis
UM-St. Louis will host a Debate Watch for the last Presidential Debate on October 13, 2004, but not for the first three debates. Those interested should please contact Dr. C. Thomas Preston, Jr., at scprest@umsl.edu.

Smithville
Will be conducting community debate watch for Kansas City Metropolitan area residents location t.b.a. by August, 2004, Contact Information wildwest81@sbcglobal.net

Springfield
DebateWatch with room for 50 to be held Friday, October 8th in Springfield, Missouri. Contact ericmorris@smsu.edu or 417-836-7636 for details. Refreshments provided! DebateWatch with room for 150 to be held Wednesday, October 13th in Springfield, Missouri. Contact ericmorris@smsu.edu or 417-836-7636 for details. Refreshments provided!

St. Joseph
DebateWatches will be held in MC101 on the Missouri Western State College Campus, St. Joseph, Missouri. For more information, email cohn@mwsc.edu, cox@mwsc.edu, or bellkv@mwsc.edu.

St. Louis
Debate Watch Party at Webster University September 30th and October 5th, 8th & 13th @ 8pm in the University Center, Sunnen Lounge. Contact sac@webster.edu for details.

St. Louis
Saint Louis University is hosting a debatewatch on Thursday, September 30th. It begins at 7:45 in Tegler Hall on SLU's campus East of Grand. It will be prefaced and followed by addresses from faculty members of the Communication and Political Science Departments and will later be broken into smaller groups to discuss common issues of interest in greater detail. Food and beverages will be provided.

St. Louis
DebateWatch party in private home in St. Louis, MO. October 8, 2004 - Wednesday 7:00-10:00 p.m. Contact sfox@stlcc.edu for details.

Trenton
Debate Watch at North Central Missouri College will be held on on September 30 and October 13 at Alexander Student Center. Debate Watch for October 5 will be at the Ketchum Community Center. Each begins at 7:00 pm. Refreshments and discussion will follow. For more information, e-mail rwuertz@mail.ncmissouri.edu

Warrensburg
A debate watch will be held for all three Presidential Debates in Wood 100 on the campus of Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg, MO. The room will open at 7:30 and refreshments will be provided. For more information contact Megan Burger at mmb61860@cmsu2.cmsu.edu

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Montana

Big Timber
Debate Watches will be held October 5, 8, and 13 at the American Legion Club located at 110 East 3rd Avenue, Big Timber, Montana. Everyone welcome! Bring friends!

Big Timber
Community DebateWatches will be held at The American Legion Club in Big Timber, MT. for the remaining two debates on October 8 and 13. Starting at 6:30PM.

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Nebraska

Kearney
Aaron Dimock, Assistant Professor of Communication at UNK, is hosting a debate watch in Mitchell Center room 110 (in the library building) on the UNK Campus. (http://www.unk.edu/tools/map.html) Gather Wednesday 10/13 @ 7:30 for the final Presidential debate. Email dimockam@unk.edu for questions.

Norfolk
Community Debate Watch will be held at the American Legion, Riverside Blvd, Norfolk, Nebraska. More information: Dan Jones: BadReb1@aol.com

Omaha
The School of Communication at UNO will host Debate Watch events for the first Presidential Debate (Sept. 30) and for the Vice-Presidential Debate (Oct. 5). Sept. 30 (Thurs.) the event will be held in the Milo Bail Student Center--Ballroom. Parking is available in the lower level of the parking structure directly behind Arts and Sciences Hall. The welcome begins at 7:30 p.m., with the debate at 8:00 p.m. For more information, contact bpickering@mail.unomaha.edu

Omaha
The Religious Studies Program at the Univ. of Nebraska Omaha, through a grant from the American Democracy Project, will host a Debate Watch Party for the final Presidential Debate (Weds., Oct. 13)in the Milo Bail Student Center--Nebraska Room. Free Parking is available in the parking structure directly behind Arts and Sciences Hall, accessible from University Drive. The welcome begins at 7:30 p.m., with the debate at 8:00 p.m. Small group discussions after the debate will consider the role religion has played in this campaign and others. Contact Dr. Pamela Jean Owens, 402-554-3929, powens@unomaha.edu, for information. Free and open to the public. No reservations required.

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New Hampshire

Concord
Debate Watch at Franklin Pierce Law Center, 2 White Street, Concord, NH. The Democratic Law Student Association sponsored events will be televised in the Giles Sutherland Rich Room at 9pm on 9/30, 10/8 & 10/13. Students, faculty and members of the community are all welcome. For more information please contact dlsa@piercelaw.edu.

Goffstown
Debate Watch No Spin, No Network Analysis, Just your Opinions. Debate Watch is a voter education program of the New Hampshire Institute of Politics at Saint Anselm College in partnership with the Presidential Commission on Debates, the University of Kansas and Harvard University's National Campaign. Debate Watch brings students together to watch the televised debate, talk about what they have learned and share their reactions with NHIOP facilitators. The goal of Debate Watch is to find out what the participants have learned about the candidates from the presidential debate, how they learn about political issues, and if the debates influence their voting decisions. Student participation and feedback for this study will assist a national research project that is designed to make the debates better voter education tools. We encourage you to invite your students to join us in watching the debate on Thursday, September 30th at the NHIOP auditorium. Refreshments will be served at 8:30 pm and the debate will be turned on at 9:00 pm.

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New Jersey

Hackettstown
Watch the debates at our house in Hackettstown, NJ, or if the crowd is large, at our office. Contact m_sedita@yahoo.com for details.

hackettstown
Join your neigbors as we enjoy adult beverages, soft drinks, nutritious snacks, and, of course the candidates themselves. &#10;&#10;Watch the debates at our house in Hackettstown, NJ, or if the crowd is large, at our office. Contact m_sedita@yahoo.com for details.

Jersey City
Saint Peter's College, Jersey City will host a Campus Debate Watch on 9/30, 10/5 and 10/13 starting at 9 p.m. Event will be held in the McIntyre Lounge of Dinneen Hall, corner of Kennedy and Montgomery Blvd. Several professors will be on hand prior to the debate to introduce the evening at around 8:30 p.m. Other follow-up activities include a campus debate hosted by the SPC Gannon Debate Society with Monmouth University and two "Blue and Red" brown baf lunch discussions the week before the election. For futher information contact the Community Service Office at 201-915-1847.

Mahwah
Ramapo College of NJ will host a DebateWatch at J. Lee's (student lounge) tonight (10/8) and again next Wednesday night (10/13). Contact Karen Booth (kbooth@ramapo.edu)to sign up or for more information.

New Brunswick
DebateWatch in Rutgers Classrooms, Department of Journalism and Media Studies, Times TBA, Contact mkern@scils.rutgers.edu for details.

New Brunswick
Rutgers university Debate Watch on Sept 30 at 9pm RU Student Center Red Lion Cafe CAC Student Activities Center 613 George Street CAC Livingston Student Center Skylight Cafe Busch Campus Student Center Food Court The Eagleton Institute of Politics Douglass Campus Woodlawn

Newton
Sussex County Community College will host several DebateWatch gatherings during the coming elections. For additional information or to register, please email Dr. Brad Gottfried at bgottfried@sussex.edu

West Long Branch
Come to Wilson Auditorium in historic Wilson Hall on the Monmouth University campus to listen to the debate. Discussion will follow the debate, hosted by the communication department and the political science department.

Willingboro
DebateWatch to be held in our South Jersey home. Presidential Debate 10/8/04. For more info email Joanne at jblkcns@hotmail.com.

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New Mexico

Albuquerque
DebateWatch party hosted by University of New Mexico students in Albuquerque, NM. Contact Yasine at ymogharr@unm.edu for more details.

Albuquerque
Debate watch will be September 30 from 7-9 at 3501 Calle Del Ranchero, Albuquerque, NM.

ALBUQUERQUE
A Debate Watch party will be held at Victory 2004 Headquarters in Albuquerque, New Mexico. We will have snacks available and a discussion after the debate. Our address is 3301 Central, 3 blocks West of Carlisle on Central. All are welcome, bring friends and family...call 256-2570 for more information.

Albuquerque
Televised Debate Watch event for students and the UNM community, at the UNM SUB: Higher Grounds coffee shop. Refreshments and snack will be served. For the purpose of bringing students and the UNM community together to watch the televised debates, talk about what people learned, and share ideas. For more information contact A.J. Lapre at cowan@unm.edu.

Corrales
You are invited to a DebateWatch party hosted by the Cottonwood School, 3896 Corrales Rd, on October 5th and 8th at 6:45 pm in the Art Studio. RSVP to Trish Nickerson at 897-8375 and we’ll save you a seat!

Las Vegas
Debate watch to be held in the conservatory at the Plaza Hotel, 230 Plaza, 7pm Mountain Time. email john at donkiyote23@yahoo.com for more infromation

Rio Rancho
The Sandoval Republican Party Central Committee will be hosting DebateWatches for all four scheduled debates at their headquarters located in Rio Rancho, NM at the NW intersection of Hiway 528 and Sundt Road (Rio West Business Park, C-5). HQ Phone - 896-3218, or Beth Cravens at 891-9022. The dates are: Thursday, 9/30/2004 - 1st Presidential Debate Tuesday, 10/05/2004 - Vice-presidential Debate Friday, 10/08/2004 - 2nd Presidential Debate Wednesday, 10/13/2004 - 3rd Presidential Debate Airing time is 7:00 PM MST - There will be three TV's. All interested parties are welcome.

Santa Fe
Community DebateWatches will be held at Santa Fe Community College, 6401 Richards Ave., Santa Fe, NM, USA. More info, email Gail at gterzuola@sfccnm.edu

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New York

Albany
DebateWatch co-sponsored by the University at Albany Department of Political Science, College Democrats, College Republicans and the Campus Center. We will watch and discuss the debate in the east side of the cafeteria, across from the bookstore, in the Campus Center at the University at Albany campus. Start time 8:45. Anyone welcome!

Astoria
Freeze Peach Cafe Debate Party&#10;&#10;Enjoy a hot or iced tea or espresso and watch the debate with friends from Astoria.&#10;&#10;22-00 29th St&#10;Astoria, NY&#10;11105

Binghamton
Phi Theta Kappa DebateWatch party at Broome Communtity College, Binghamton, New York in the Business building, room 224. Refreshments provided. Email - Nashalouise@excite.com

Brockport, NY
Community DebateWatches will be held at the Seymour College Union at SUNY Brockport, Residence Drive, Brockport, NY. More info, email rblair@brockport.edu.

Bronx
I will be hosting a Debate watch at my home in the Bronx. I have space for 6-10 democrats and/or republicans. Refreshments will be served and there will be an open discussion immediately following the debates. All are welcome and placements will be made on a first come first serve basis. If interested in attending this DebateWatch in the Bronx, please e-mail me at: mannmail@gmail.com

Clinton
Debate Watch parties sponsored by the Levitt Center at Hamilton College will be held at the College in the Bristol Campus Center Hub each night of the Presidential debates (9/30, 10/8, and 10/13). Participants will watch the debate with other students and members of the broader community. Afterwards, the TV will be turned off and Professors John Adams and Rick Werner and members of the Hamilton College Debate Team will lead small groups in discussion about the debates. All members of the community are invited to attend and express their thoughts. Snacks and drinks will be provided. For more information, call Sharon Topi at 315-859-4451 or email stopi@hamilton.edu.

cortland
Looking for undecided voters or "soft" Kerry and Bush supporters to watch debate and participate in a nonpartisan study in Cortland NY. Contact Jodi Cohen at Cohenj@ithaca.edu

Fredonia
Community & Campus Debate Watch held on the campus of SUNY Fredonia. For more information check the calendar at www.fredonia.edu

Jeffersonville
Community DebateWatches will be held at the Western Sullivan Public Library, 19 Center Street, Jeffersonville, NY USA. More info, email lmoran@rcls.org.

New Paltz
Televised DebateWatch to be held in Lecture Center 100, State University of New York, New Paltz, New Paltz, NY on Thursday, September 30. Pre-debate discussion at 8:30 p.m. followed by debate at 9 p.m. For more information, contact Pat Sullivan at (845) 257-3456, sullivap@newpaltz.edu or Nancy Kassop (845) 257-3544, kassopn@newpaltz.edu.

New York
DebateWatch party at Hunter College. To sign up e-mail HIPACinfo@yahoo.com. Hope to see you there!

New York
United Federation of Teachers of New York City 52 Broadway, NYC 10004 Hosting a debate watch party; September 30, 2004 at 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

New York
Fordham University Lincoln Center will be hosting a public forum for viewing and discussing the Presidential Debates in the Lounge of the Lowenstein Building. Gannon Speech & Debate, the Policy Debate team at Fordham, will be moderating the event. Please see our listing for our PeopleSpeak event as well on an upcoming date before the election. We will be having a moderated debate by students regarding the Role of the U.S. in World Security.

Plattsburgh
Lambda Pi Eta and the American Democracy Project of Plattsburgh State University will sponsor a DebateWatch on September 30, 2004. The event will take place in the Plattsburgh Room at the Angell College Center. Refreshments will be served at 8:30. For more information contact lori.walterskramer@plattsburgh.edu

Plattsburgh
The Student Association and the American Democracy Project of Plattsburgh State University will sponsor a DebateWatch on Wednesday, October 13, 2004. The event will take place in the Angell Collge Center's Point Snack Bar. Refreshments will be served at 8:30. For more information contact Michael Cashman, Student Association Vice President for Academics at 564-3200 or cash5643@mail.plattsburgh.edu

Rochester
The University of Rochester will be hosting a debate watch followed by a discussion of the issues moderated by a University professor. 9pm, Hoyt Auditorium, UR Campus. Questions? 585-274-3429.

Syracuse
A community Debatewatch will be help at Onondaga Community College in Syracuse New York. Everyone is invited to attend. Along with individual attendees, groups from local organizations, schools, and/or business are encouraged to attend and participate. For more information, contact Anthony Wainwright, Professor of Communication at Onondaga Community College. Phone: (315)498-2588 E-Mail: wainwria@sunyocc.edu

Syracuse
Syracuse University DebateWatch Wed Oct 13. Haven Hall (lounge) 8:30 pm, sponsored by College Democrats hosted by Christine Smith, Jessica, Sam, Amy, Dean, et al. Students, faculty, staff welcome.

Syracuse
Syracuse University College Democrats Vice President DebateWatch at Booth Hall (Lounge) 8:30, hosted by Jessica, Sam, et al. Students, staff, faculty invited.

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North Carolina

Asheville
DebateWatch party in private home in Asheville, NC. Contact bsmcneil@bulldog.unca.edu for more info.

Banner Elk
College and Community DebateWatch will be held live at Lees-McRae College in Evans Auditorium, Banner Elk, NC. More information email Dr. David Deifell at deifelld@lmc.edu

Boone
Community Debate Watch at the Crossrodes Coffee Shop 9/30 Appalacian State University Student Union, Boone, NC 28607. 8:30 pizza and refreshments 9:00 Debate. For more info contact James Ryder jr45903@appstate.edu

Elon
The National Campaign for Political and Civic Engagement at Elon University will be hosting Debate Watch for the Vice-Presidential Debate on Tuesday, October 5th and the Presidential Debate on Wednesday, October 13th. The Debate Watch will be held in McEwen Hall at the corner of Lebanon Ave and Williamson Ave on the campus of Elon University beginning at 8:30. Data from a pre-debate and post-debate survey will be submitted for national polling and discussion will follow the debates. Members of the community are welcome to join us.

Fayetteville
Methodist DebateWatch, sponsored by the Methodist Debate Team, to be held during each presidential and vice presidential debate, in Yarborough Auditorium of Clark Hall on campus. More info, contact, Todd Lyden at tlyden@methodist.edu or 910-630-7643

greensboro
Come join our debates at High Point University. We have packets, refreshments, and qualified political scientists to take any questions you may have. This is the place to be for all 3 presidential debates and for the vice presidential debate. And guess what? It's free to attend. Call Dr. Gabrielli at 336-841-9271 for more information.

HIGH POINT
THE FIRST TELEVISED PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE WATCH WILL BE HELD IN THE GREAT ROOM OF THE SLANE STUDENT CENTER AT HIGH POINT UNIVERSITY. EVENT SPONSORED BY COLLEGE DEMOCRAT AND REPUBLICAN ORGANIZATIONS. THE EVENT STARTS AT 8:45 P.M. THE VICE-PRESIDENT DEBATE AND REMAINING TWO PRESIDENTIAL DEBATES WILL BE HELD IN NORTON HALL 101 ALSO STARTING AT 8:45 P.M. CONTACT DR. JAMES COREY 336-841-4583 OR jcorey@highpoint.edu for additional information.

Lexington
DebateWatch forum to be held in the Mendenhall Building, Room 226, on the Davidson County Community College campus. Students, faculty, and staff will examine and discuss the first presidential debate.

Raleigh
DebateWatch party in private home in Raleigh, NC. Date and time TBA. Contact lisaperryjd@yahoo.com for details.

Raleigh
Debate watch party in private home in NW Raleigh (near Raleigh Grand theatre). For more info, e-mail ajmiller@nc.rr.com.

Wilson
DebateWatch party in private home in Wilson NC. Go to http://www.geocities.com/wilson_gis/debatewatch.html for details. Send email to wilson_gis@yahoo.com for directions and to sign up.

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North Dakota

Grand Forks
This DebateWatch will be held at the University of North Dakota's School of Communication as part of a joint project for students in Comm 461, Political Communication, and 406, Media Consequences & Effects, and in conjunction with the SchoolÕs Public Discourse and Policy Project. Other students are welcome to attend. For more information, contact Jim Hikins at (701) 777-2581, e-mail james_hikins@und.nodak.edu, or Tatyana Dumova at (701) 777-4726, e-mail tatyana.dumova@und.edu.

Grand Forks
University of North Dakota International Organization will be hosting a DebateWatch on Wedsnead Oct. 13 at the International Center (2908 University Ave). Join us in watching the debate and a discussion afterwards. The presidential debate starts at 8pm so, show up a little bit before then to get a good seat. Got more information contact Andrew Bond at andrew.bond@und.nodak.edu.

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Not in the U.S.

Baku, Azerbaijan
Join Alumni of USG programming at 7:00 pm on October 1st at the US-Azerbaijan Education Center and view the debates with only a 12 hour delay. 183 Suleyman Rahimov, Baku Azerbaijan. For more information directly, please contact the US-Azerbaijan Education Center at (994-12) 448-28-46.

Cham, Switzerland
Ex-Pats living between Zurich and Luzern, come to Zug for the DebateWatch party. My name is John, I just got married to a beautiful Swiss woman and started living in Cham. Let's watch the debate and discuss American Politics in CH. If there is another place to watch, I would be open to that as well... My email is jjshalom77@yahoo.com.

London, UK
A red-eyed, caffeine-injected gathering of nocturnal London ex-pats who share enough of a common concern about the future of their country to stay up past 4 am to see what's what. Situated at a Southwest London residence starting from 11pm until its all over. Contact masdebates@ianwood.com.

maputo
Community DebateWatches will be held at the USD EMBASSY Public Library, AV. Mao tse tung, Maputo. More info, email nelsonmaquile@hotmail.com.

Milano, Italy
Debatewatch, Italian style. Telecommunications leader E.Biscom, the American Chamber of Commerce in Italy, Democrats Abroad - Milan, Republicans Abroad Italy, the Professional Women's Association and American Citizens Abroad Lombardy are joining with several Milan-based trend-setters to host the screening of the 2004 Presidential Debates. The first and last debates will be shown in their entirety, and cocktails will be served while experts and commentators critique the exchanges, take questions and discuss the impact on the election. Join us on: Friday, 1 October at 6:00 pm and Thursday 14 October at 6:00pm, at the e.Biscom auditorium in Via Broletto, 5, Milano. Spaces are limited; RSVP via e-mail at presidential.debate@fastweb.it PLACES ARE LIMITED

Nationwide
ResidentAssistant.com is promoting the first National Residence Hall Election Program! With over 3,000,000 students living on campuses nation-wide, this program is encouraging Residence Life staff members to host a program to watch and discuss the first Presidential Debate on September 30. For more information, please visit http://www.residentassistant.com/election2004

Okinawa Japan
DebateWatch to be held in 18 Contracting Squadron Conference room. All 18 Contracting US personell and dependents are invited to attend. There will be doghnuts, coffee, and juice. Date: TBD Time: TBD. Contact SSgt Kenya Hall at kenya.hall@kadena.af.mil or 634-4782 for more information.

Rome
The American University of Rome, International Relations Department is hosting a DebateWatch of the Second Bush-Kerry Debate (3 am Saturday morning, Italian time) in its Auditorium, via P. Roselli 16 at 18.30 on Monday 11 October, followed by a discussion chaired by IR Department Head, James Walston and then pizza in the garden, weather permitting. Contact j.walston@aur.edu or 06 5833 0919 ext. 306 AUR will host the third Bush-Kerry debate 13 October (3 am Italian time), on Thursday 14 October, same time, 18.40, same place, Auditorium, via P. Roselli 16, same set-up, a discussion chaired by IR Department Head, James Walston and then pizza in the garden, weather permitting. Contact j.walston@aur.edu or 06 5833 0919 ext. 306

St.Petersburg
DebateWatch in St.Petersburg, RUSSIA will be held at the Herzen Pedagogical University of St.Petersburg on Friday, October 15th 10:00-12:30 at Faculty of Social Sciences (48 Moika river embankment, build.20, room 307). More info, email debate@mail.ru

tokyo japan
We are hosting a Democrats Abroad Japan debate watch & Pot Luck in Minami Azabu Tokyo. go to our website at www.demsjapan.jp to rsvp.

Wolfville
Debate Watch party being held by the Acadia Conservatives at a private home. For information, please e-mail 050831j@acadiau.ca.

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Ohio

akron
Looking for people in Akron, OH area interested in discussion after any of the three Presidential Debates. Email: JackFate00@aol.com

Akron
The University of Akron School of Communication and the UA Association for Women in Communications, Akron, Ohio, will hold a Televised DebateWatch on each of the scheduled debate dates of September 30, October 5, October 8, and October 13 beginning at 8:15 p.m. in Kolbe Hall, Room 237. To sign up, contact Dr. Julia Spiker: jspiker@uakron.edu

Ashland
There will be a Debate Watch for the final presidential debate on October 13th in the Hawkins-Conard Student Center Auditorium at Ashland University. The event is sponsored by the Communication Arts Department's Public Relations class. The debate begins at 9pm and various other activities will begin as early as 7pm. All students, faculty, staff and Ashland Community members welcome. Please contact dtucker1@ashland.edu for more information.

Athens
Ohio University, Athens: The Political Communication Program invites you to participate in the Sept. 30 DebateWatch to be held in Nelson Hall beginning at 8:00 p.m. Join us for this celebration! Contact millerj5@ohio.edu for details.

Berea
DebateWatch will be held at Baldwin-Wallace College in Berea, OH... Sept 30 discussions will be held in residential halls. Oct 5 in John Patrick Theatre (7pm-Minor Party VP debate, then viewing of major party debate) Oct 8 and 13 in Allman Theatre Oct 26 Student Debate in the Union For more information, contact Mary Toale at mtoale@bw.edu or 440-826-5908

Canton
Kent State University's Stark Campus will host a seond DebateWatch event on October 5, 2004 at 9:00 p.m.in Main Hall Auditorium. Come early to enjoy pizza and pop. The vice-presidential debate will take place from 9:00 to 10:30. Discussion in smaller groups will follow the debate (approximately 1/2 hour). Students, faculty, staff, and community people are invited to attend.

Cincinnati
We will be hosting a DebateWatch @ the University of Cincinnati on September 30th. The venue will be in the Tangeman (TUC) Great Hall & TUC Theater. Times are TBA. More information to come!

cincinnati
Back by popular demand! Carol’s on Main, in co-operation with the Cincinnati League of Pissed Off Voters, hosts The Final Round: The Kerry/Bush Debate, a watch party for the final presidential debate between John Kerry and George W. Bush. The event takes place Wednesday, October 13 at Carol’s on Main, www.carolsonmain.net, located downtown, at 825 Main Street. Join local League members and other progressive voters upstairs at Crush for some pre-debate discussion and happy hour drink specials from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 pm. Now featuring more video screens and enhanced sound. Enjoy dinner from Carol’s innovative menu, and watch the debate upstairs at Crush, or on one of the seven screens on Carol’s main floor. Greg Harris (candidate for U.S. Congress) will speak after the debate! This event is open to the public and there is no cover charge.

Cleveland
Community DebateWatch and discussion presented by the African American Women's Agenda Education Foundation, Tuesday, October 5, 2004 at the Church of the Covenant (11205 Euclid Ave.). Pre-Debate discussion begins at 7:00 p.m. For more information, please visit our website at www.aawacleveland.com or call Lois Jones, Executive Director at 216-556-1465.

cleveland
Vice-Presidential Debate Watch Party October 5, 2004 8:00 PM Urban League of Greater Cleveland 2900 Prospect Cleveland, OH 44115 PH. 216.622 0999 ext 270 Refreshments will be served.

Cleveland
Young Professional Democrat Group for Tubbs Jones for US Congress is hosting a Vice Presidential debate watch party on October 5th at The House of Cues. The address is 740 W. Superior Avenue, between W. 6th Street and W. 9th Street. There will be free pizza, pool, and drink specials. The party will begin at 6pm and we will all stay to watch the debate at 9pm.

Cleveland Heights
We are a group of Democrats hosting a pot-luck at 7:00 pm on October 5 for the Vice-Presidential Debate. We are interesting in having anyone similarly inclined joint us for the evening. Please contact me by e-mail if you are interested in attending, lynn@lynnddisney.net

Columbus
DebateWatch party in private home in Northwest Columbus, Ohio, USA, October 13, 2004, Contact thestewardedge@sbcglobal.com for details.

Columbus
VoteMOB! MOB of young progressives and undecideds are organizing a debate watch party... right here in columbus - Campus area, N. High St. - The Student Union @ Woodies - obviously the most fun in Columbus come drink, eat and be merry &/or angry.

Dayton
DebateWatches happening at the University of Dayton in Dayton Ohio. Contact Judy Keyes at jkeyes@udayton.edu for more information.

Dayton
DebateWatch party hosted by the Dayton Urban League Young Professionals on Thursday, September 30th and October 13th. We are targeting African American young professionals ages 21-45. Both events will be held at Wings and Things on Salem Avenue beginning at 8 p.m. For more information please email c_crosby@hotmail.com.

St. Clairsville
Community DebateWatches will be held at Ohio University Eastern on the nights of the scheduled debates. Date and time is still TBA as of posting. For more information, please contact Jason Wrench at wrench@ohio.edu.

Tiffin
The debatewathches will be help Sept. 30 and Oct. 8. at 8:45. To be held in The Chisholm Auditorium on the main Tiffin University campus(155 Miami Street. Everyone in the community is welcome!

Wooster
The College of Wooster is hosting a DebateWatch in Wooster, OH for members of the college community. Faculty, staff, and students of the College are encouraged to attend. It will be in Lowry Center, beginning at 9:00pm, Sept. 30. To sign up, contact nspeece@wooster.edu.

Wooster
Televised DebateWatch to be held at the College of Wooster in Wooster, Ohio. Please arrive at Lowry Student Center at 8:30 to participate. E-mail awenzel@wooster.edu for more information.

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Oklahoma

Claremore
Rogers State University will serve as a “Debate Watch 2004” site for the public to view and discuss the third and final presidential debate between President George W. Bush and Sen. John Kerry on Wednesday, Oct. 13. Members of the public are invited free of charge to join RSU students and faculty in Room 131 of the Health Sciences Building to view the debate and participate in a post-debate discussion, moderated by Dr. Jeff Gentry, RSU associate professor of communications and head of the Department of Communications and Fine Arts. Doors will open at 7:30 p.m. and the 90-minute debate will begin at 8 p.m. Debate Watch 2004 is a program coordinated by the Commission on Presidential Debates, which has sponsored each presidential and vice presidential debate since 1988. Dr. Gentry, who is a previous Debate Watch host, has conducted research on presidential debates and has organized and moderated two U.S. Congressional debates. For more information on Debate Watch 2004 at RSU, call (918) 343-7742.

Durant
DebateWatch 2004 will be held in both the Choctaw Hall Lobby and the North Hall Lobby beginning at 7:45 pm on September 30, October 5, and October 13, 2004. The events are being sponsored by Southeastern Oklahoma State Univeristy's Debate Team, SGA, RHA, and Office for Student Life.

Edmond
We hope you’ll join us for our up coming public debate series. The second debate in our series will provide an opportunity to observe President George W. Bush and Senator John F. Kerry argue about the future direction of our nation in St. Louis, MO. Drinks and light refreshments will be provided following the debate. Who: UCO Debate Team When: 10/8/04, 7:30 p.m. Where: Pegasus Theater

Norman
A DebateWatch party sponsored by the Norman National Issues Forums Planning Group will be held on September 30 at 7:45 p.m. in the Lowry Room of the Norman Public Library. The group is encouraging others to host DebateWatch parties at other sites and DebateWatch planning kits may be picked up at the Information Desk at the Norman Public Library or at the Cleveland County OSU Extension Office.

Oklahoma City
Community DebateWatch will be held for the 3rd Presidential Debate, October 13, 8 p.m., First Unitarian Church, 600 NW 13th St., Oklahoma City. Open to all. Information: Pat Corley, mrcnokc@cox.net.

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Oregon

Bend
Televised Debate Watch to be held in Private Home in Bend, Oregon. For more information please contact Elizabeth at THGElizabeth@aol.com

Bend
Debate Watch Party @ the Domino Room, 51 NW Greenwood Avenue, Bend, OR. Doors open 5pm, Debate 6pm, free coffee & biscotti. Discussion will follow with opportunity for open mic, if you are so moved.

Eugene
Wednesday 13 October. 3rd and final/decisive Presidential debate. Food, beverages, snacks provided. RSVP by email or @ 541.342.8594

Lake oswego
DebateWatch party in private home in Lake Oswego, OR [or Portland, OR depending on the turn out]. A DebateWatch will be held for each of the debates including the Vice Pres. debate. Contact admin@politicizeme.com for details.

McMinnville
DebateWatches will be held on September 30th and October 13th in the media classroom at Nicholson Library on the campus of Linfield College. Contact jmiller@linfield.edu for details.

Portland
DebateWatch will be held at Portland State University. For more info, e-mail jilfreeman@earthlink.net

Portland
DebateWatch sponsored by League of Women Voters of Portland. September 30,5:30-8:30, McMenamin's Mission Theater and October 13,5:00-8:30, McMenamin's Mission Theater and McMenamin's Kennedy School. Moderator: Phil Busse, Sept. 30 and Barbara Dudley (Mission Theater) and Mike Burton (Kennedy School), Oct. 13. Contact 503-228-1675 or lwvpdx@aracnet.com for details.

Salem
Televised debatewatch to be held in room 307 of Eaton Hall, Willamette University. Public is invited to participate. More information, contact Robert Trapp at trapp@willamette.edu.

Salem
DebateWatch will be held at Chemeketa Community College in the auditorium, building 6, at 5:45 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 13. Sponsored by the Speech Communication Program. For more information, contact jwood54@chemeketa.edu.

Salem
A reporter from the Statesman Journal will be joining us for our little debate party, so bring your friends and family. PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE PARTY Chemeketa Community College Bldg. 6 Auditorium 5:30 pm Free pizza and drinks! Fun for all. Everyone is welcome. Sponsored by the College Republicans and the Republican National Committee DEBATE, DISCUSS, DECIDE Sponsored by DebateWatch 2004, part of the Commission on Presidential Debates (http://www.debates.org/) and the Chemeketa Speech Communications Program. This event is non-partisan and includes a survey and discussion.

Winchester Bay
DebateWatch will be held for the remaining debates, Tuesday, October 5th, Friday, October 8th and Wednesday, October 13th at 20 Eighth Street in Winchester Bay, OR 6:00pm to 7:30 with an optional, civil discussion afterwards. Root beer and pizza will be served j8coyne@yahoo.com (541-271-2103)

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Pennsylvania

California
California University of Pennsylvania will host four DebateWatch events: September 30 (Performance Center) and October 5, 8, and 13 (Eberly Science & Technology, Room 110). Students, faculty, administrators, staff, and area residents are invited to attend. For further information, please contact Dr. Melanie Blumberg at 724.938.5720 or blumberg@cup.edu.

Carlisle
Dickinson College in Carlisle, PA, will be hosting a viewing of the Presidential Debates on October 8, beginning at 8 p.m. This is a conjunction viewing hosted by the College Democrats and College Republicans, being held at the Depot. There will be formal and informal discussion. For more information email democrat@dickinson.edu

Chester
DebateWatch events will be held on September 30th and October 13th at Widener University in Chester, PA. The events will take place in the main cafeteria of the University Center building on 14th Street in Chester. Cafeteria doors open at 8:30PM. Open to the public. For more information email james.e.vike@widener.edu

Corry
Second Presidential Debate Watch Tuesday, Oct. 12 at Corry Area Senior High School, 534 East Pleasant Street, Corry, PA. Please contact cdean@corry.iu5.org for details.

East Stroudsburg
DebateWatch for community members and students at East Stroudsburg University, East Stroudsburg, PA. The DebateWatch will be held during the third presidential debate on Wednesday, October 13 at 8pm in Abeloff on the campus of East Stroudsburg University. For more information, contact: amcclanahan@po-box.esu.edu. Sponsored by the American Democracy Project at East Stroudsburg University.

Erie
DebateWatch program to be held at Bruno's in the Reed Building of Penn State-Behrend in Erie. Community members are welcome. Contact csm1@psu.edu for more information.

Fogelsville
DebateWatch Sept. 30 8 p.m. Penn State Lehigh Valley Free Food Lively Talk Moderated by Communication and Political Science Experts

New Kensington
Community DebateWatches will be held at Penn State New Kensington, 3550 Seventh Street Road, New Kensington, PA. For more info, e-mail Dr. Jennifer Wood jkw7@psu.edu

Philadelphia
Come watch the first Presidential Debate in Gold Star Park! (6th & Wharton Streets, South Philadelphia.) 7-9pm. This first debate screening at Gold Star park will include band performances (Purity of Essence, Newdelphia Sax Quartet), food, and activities for adults and children, including face painting and a mock vote for children and teenagers. Please come! The Philadelphia Public Debates Project will be screening each of the debates on a big screen at a park in Philadelphia. For more information, email <phillydebates@yahoo.com> or contact Mariah Montgomery or Elinore Kaufman at (215) 389-0343.

Philadelphia
Come join the Axis of Eve for a Presidential Debate Panty Party on Wednesday, 10/13 from 8-11 pm at N3rd Bar and Restaurant in the Northern Liberties section of Philadelphia!

Philadelphia
DebateWatch party in private home in West Mt Airy section of Philadelphia. All seat are taken. Contact us for the Third debatewatch. reuse@markis.com Thanks

Pittsburgh
DebateWatch party at Carlow University, Frances Ward Hall Commuter Lounge, 3333 Fifth Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15231 Free Food and Drinks, more info hoffmancj@carlow.edu

Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh unofficial debate watch @ 9pm Thursday in the TV room of the WPU

Reading
A DebateWatch is taking place at the Penn State, Berks campus at 9 PM in the Multi-purpose room of the Perkins Student Building. For more information, please email Dr. Michele Ramsey at drmicheleramsey@yahoo.com.

Tyrone
A DebateWatch party for the first Presidential Debate on September 30 is being sponsored by the Tyrone Area High School Mock Election Club. It will begin at 8:15 pm in the large group instruction room of the Tyrone Area Elementary School. All area residents are invited to attend. For more information, email tfcammarata@tyrone.k12.pa.us

West Chester
DebateWatch for the third presidential debate will be held in association with Dr. Kevin W. Dean's Graduate Seminar in Political Communication through West Chester University on Wednesday October 13, 2004. For information contact Prof. Dean at 610-436-2450 or Kdean@wcupa,edu.

Wynnewood
Let's watch Sen. John Edward debate V.P. Dick Cheney, and Sen. John F. Kerry debate Pres. George W. Bush on my big screen (with even better resolution than before) and enjoy snacks and conversation together. Please RSVP at daniel.loeb@verizon.net.

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Rhode Island

Newport
The Pell Center for International Relations and Public Policy, Salve Regina University, will sponsor two community town hall events coinciding with this year’s presidential debates. Students, staff, and community members are invited to watch the debate together. Following each debate, Pell Center Director P.H. Liotta will moderate a panel of students, faculty, and community members who will respond to the debates, with an opportunity thereafter for questions and comments from audience members. The programs will take place as follows: Thursday, September 30 at 8:45 PM; Wednesday, October 13 at 8:45 PM. Both programs will be held at the Bazarsky Lecture Hall, O’Hare Academic Center, Ochre Point Avenue. These events are free and open to the public. Due to limited seating, however, please reserve a seat by calling the Pell Center at 341-2927 and leaving your name and telephone number, or by email to pellcenter@salve.edu.

Statewide
A televised, statewide DebateWatch will be held for the first presidential debate at Rhode Island College on Thursday, September 30th at 8 p.m. at the Donovan Dining Center. All residents, state and local organizations, as well as high school and college students from across the state are encouraged to attend and participate. Following an opening session including commentary from national and statewide politicians and political experts, the debate will be shown in its entirety. Expert moderators will then lead focus group discussions on the debate's impact on the election. Refreshments will be served. For further information, contact Dr. Kay Israel (kisrael@ric.edu) or Dr. Valerie Endress (vendress@ric.edu) by e-mail. You may also call Rhode Island College's Bureau of Government Research and Service at (401) 456-9799.

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South Carolina

Beaufort
The Kerry-Edwards Campaign and the Northern Beaufort County Democratic Club are hosting an evening of coffee and conversation with retired Army Lieutenant General Claudia Kennedy. Following the discussion, the group will view the Vice Presidential debate on a large screen TV. Tuesday, October 5, 2004 8:00 – 10:30 p.m. The Best Western Sea Island Inn 1015 Bay Street Beaufort, South Carolina Undecided voters are especially welcomed and encouraged to attend. Space is limited to 125. For additional information, please contact the Northern Beaufort County Democratic Office (843-524-5202, in The Elliott House at the corner of Bay and Charles Streets) or retired Marine Corps Colonel Roxanne Cheney (843-322-0504).

Greenville
DebateWatch will be held at Furman University, 3300 Poinsett Highway, Greenville, SC 29613. This DebateWatch is co-sponsored by Furman University's College Democrats, College Republicans, Cicero Society, and Debating Society. Contact sean.orourke@furman.edu

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South Dakota

Brookings
Debate Watching Party @ SD State University Wednesday 13th of October. We are meeting in the Rotunda room B @ 7:45, the debate starts at 8PM. Open to all party affiliations and people outside of SDSU. Sponsored by the SDSU College Democrats. For more information contact sdstatedemocrats@yahoo.com

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Tennessee

Dyersburg
A Community Debate Watch will be held October 13, 2004 at Dyersburg State Community College, Student Center-FCNB Auditorium,1510 Lake Road,Dyersburg, TN. 38024 The event is sponsored by the Student Government Association and the College Democratic and Republican Clubs.

Gallatin
The Volunteer State Community College chapters of the College Democrats and College Republicans will be hosting a Presidential Debate Watch on campus, date and time TBA when the schedule for debates is finalized. For more information, please cotnact Len.Assante@VolState.edu. Thank you!

Knoxville
The University of Tennessee Howard H. Baker Jr. Center for Public Policy and the Knoxville and Knox County Mayors' offices present two DebateWatches: Sept. 30 at the City-County Building, 400 Main Street and Oct. 13 at the UT University Center Shiloh Room, 1502 Cumberland Ave., Knoxville, TN. Plan to arrive around 8:30 p.m., debate begins at 9:00 p.m. and lasts for 90 min. Wrap-up and discussion to follow. For more info, email bakercenter@utk.edu or call (865) 974-0931.

Memhis
Women at the Table will host a political night for women on October 13, 2004, featuring a DebateWatch. The schedule is as follows: 6:30 p.m. Women at the Table Overview,7:00 p.m. Local Debate, and 8:00 p.m. National Presidential Debate. Join us at the Liberty Baptist Church, 5478 Newberry, off of Mendenhall Roard. (Parkway Village Community) For Futher Information: womenatthetable@bellsouth.net

Memphis
Student DebateWatch covering the first Presidential Debate will be held at the University of Memphis Theatre Communication Building, room 201, on Thursday, Sept. 30. Students must be seated by 7:45 p.m. For more info, contact jgreenmn@memphis.edu.

Murfreesboro
The MTSU Debate Program and the Department of Speech & Theatre will host a Debate Watch, for the first Presidential debate, Thursday, September 30, 7:45 p.m., room 104, John Bragg Mass Communication Building. Thirty Fundamentals of Communication students will attend, and thirty members of the Murfreesboro community are invited to attend. Contact Greg, gsimerly@mtsu.edu or 898-5607 to sign up.

Nashville
Two Doors Down Debate Watch Party Nashville, Tennessee 8:00pm 615-780-0020 E Mail kyle@twodoorsdown.net or go to www.twodoorsdown.net and click map for directions.

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Texas

Arlington
University of Texas at Arlington DebateWatch party on 10/13/04 at 7:30p