Webster University's Holden Public Policy Forum Announces Fall Lineup of 'Pizza and Politics' Events

Webster University's Holden Public Policy Forum will hold a series of "Pizza and Politics" events this fall to discuss a wide range of topics, from the upcoming U.S. House of Representatives race, to Washington politics, the power of political parties and immigration.

"Pizza and Politics" is a town hall-style meeting, moderated by Forum founder and former Mo. Gov. Bob Holden, where public policy makers, office-seekers, members of the community and students discuss the political process and key issues of the day. The events are free and open to the public; complimentary pizza and refreshments are provided.

The full schedule for the “Pizza and Politics” series this fall includes:

The House Race in Missouri

Ed Martin, Congressional Candidate for Missouri’s 3rd District

Wednesday, Sept. 15, from 6 .m. to 8 p.m.

University Center, Sunnen Lounge

175 Edgar Rd.

Webster Groves

Inside Washington

Rep. Lacy Clay, congressman for Missouri’s 1st District

Wednesday, Oct. 13, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Emerson Library Conference Room

101 Edgar Rd.

Webster Groves

Election Night Watch Event

Tuesday, Nov. 2, from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Emerson Library Conference Room

101 Edgar Rd.

Webster Groves

Political Party Power

Ann Wagner, former GOP National Co-Chair

Wednesday, Nov. 10, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

University Center, Sunnen Lounge

175 Edgar Rd.

Webster Groves

Immigration and the Midwest

Former St. Louis Mayor Vince Schoemehl

Wednesday, Dec. 1, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

University Center, Sunnen Lounge

175 Edgar Rd.

Webster Groves

All “Pizza and Politics” events will be streamed via UStream. The Forum channel is: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/holden-forum-live. In addition, videos of these events will be archived at http://www.youtube.com/holdenforum.

The Holden Public Policy Forum at Webster University is a nonpartisan speaker series, created by former Mo. Gov. Bob Holden and Webster University, to bring public policy leaders to St. Louis to discuss key national and international issues and engage with students and the community.

With its home campus in St. Louis, Webster University is a worldwide institution committed to delivering high-quality learning experiences that transform students for global citizenship and individual excellence. Founded in 1915, Webster offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs through five schools and colleges, and a global network of campuses. Its 20,000-plus student population represents almost 150 nationalities. Since opening its first campus overseas in Geneva in 1978, Webster has become a recognized leader and innovator in global education, with an international presence that now includes campuses in London; Vienna; Amsterdam and Leiden, the Netherlands; Shanghai, Shenzhen and Chengdu, China; and Bangkok and Cha-am, Thailand. Webster also has educational partnerships with universities in Mexico and Japan.

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