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For 200 Washington University students, the Oct. 2 vice presidential debate was not merely a historical event — it also was a way to gain valuable experience with the media and politics. More than 500 students applied to be volunteers. All volunteer candidates submitted a resume and cover letter as part of their application. In […]

Photo by Bill StoverIt takes a tremendous, behind-the-scenes effort of staff, students and faculty to pull off a successful debate.

Photo by Kevin LowderExperience the sights and atmosphere of debate day through a slideshow.

Eager debate watchers started lining up outside the 560 Music Center in University City before the doors opened at 7 p.m. debate night for the first-ever off-campus public viewing event hosted by Washington University. “Because of the security precautions around the debate, neighbors and the general public could not experience first hand the debate atmosphere […]

Not only were the U.S. media on hand in droves, but reporters came from all over the world to cover the vice presidential debate. The Japanese Newservice, Agence France Press, Euronews and the BBC were among the international media on hand at the Athletic Complex. And, like their American colleagues, they gave a one-word answer […]

The Office of Human Resources has announced that free flu shots will again be available this year for active, benefits eligible, Danforth Campus faculty and staff only. A limited number of free flu shots will be offered Oct. 5-6.

Fun facts and numbers that indicate the magnitude of the debate: * More than 73 million viewers tuned in to watch the vice presidential debate. * Approximately 3,100 media requested credentials. * 7 networks and many international media outlets were on campus. * 42 network and affiliate trucks were parked on campus providing office space, […]

Photo by Bill StoverThe excitement surrounding this year’s election brought more than twice as many journalists to campus to cover the vice presidential debate as arrived in 2004 for the presidential debate. About 3,100 journalists received credentials to cover the historic debate.

The only vice presidential debate of 2008 met faculty experts’ expectations, but not their hopes that it would be more than a bumper sticker event.