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Immigration
Topic of the Southeastern Center for Intercultural Studies (SCIS)

SCIS is the campus center for intercultural studies, including study abroad and international student services.SCIS was created to instill in the PC community a genuine appreciation for and understanding of other cultures, worldviews, and faiths. Each year, SCIS sponsors programs reflecting a common theme, to engage students, faculty, and staff in an informed discussion of intercultural issues. This year's theme is immigration.

Election and the Media

Topic of the Russell Program

The Russell Committee focuses on the role that the media plays in contemporary society. With the ongoing presidential election, this year's program will explore how the media influences contemporary elections. From "traditional" sources like television and the print, to "new" sources like blogs and youtube, the media plays a vital role in what the public comes to believe about the candidates. It provides a vital role in the functioningof our democratic society.

To that end, this year's program will contain a variety of lectures and performances that explore this relationship between elections and the media. From political satire from The Capitol Steps, to high profile commentators like the Washington Post's David Broder, to new media visionaries like Mr. Peter Leyden, the program prompts the opportunity for a community discussion about the role of the media in this most important area of our society.

Cultural events on campus

Your college experience will be enhanced by lectures, convocations, and fine arts events.
This diverse series complements the your academic program by presenting
prominent speakers, films, plays, recitals, and concerts. Attendance at these events
provides an opportunity for you to become better educated in the liberal arts
tradition. >>> Cultural Events Calendar