The 2016 election has shaken longstanding assumptions about American politics, leaving many people with more questions than answers. On Inauguration Day, the Springfield Art Association and University of Illinois Springfield will host a panel discussion on the second floor of Innovate Springfield to answer questions surrounding the history of presidential elections, politics and presidential inaugurations. The panel will feature Dr. Devin Hunter, UIS assistant professor of history; Dr. Ken Owens, UIS assistant professor of history; Dr. Magic Wade, UIS assistant professor of political science; Dr. Christian McWhirter, research historian at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum; and Dr. Christopher Schnell, consulting historian at the Springfield Art Association. This event is free and open to the public. Questions may be directed to 523-2631 or [email protected].
The 2016 election has shaken longstanding assumptions about American politics, leaving many people with more questions than answers. On Inauguration Day, the Springfield Art Association and University of Illinois Springfield will host a panel discussion on the second floor of Innovate Springfield to answer questions surrounding the history of presidential elections, politics and presidential inaugurations. The panel will feature Dr. Devin Hunter, UIS assistant professor of history; Dr. Ken Owens, UIS assistant professor of history; Dr. Magic Wade, UIS assistant professor of political science; Dr. Christian McWhirter, research historian at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum; and Dr. Christopher Schnell, consulting historian at the Springfield Art Association. This event is free and open to the public. Questions may be directed to 523-2631 or 