Reactions Around The World As Obama Makes History

The world reacted to the historic election of Barack Obama as the 44th president of the United States Tuesday night. The democratic senator from Illinois has been elected the first black president of the United States, kicking off celebrations across the country. Rival John McCain graciously accepted defeat, and called on his supporters to show support for Obama. See the celebrations around the world below.

Defining Race Symposium on Friday, November 14th

The Albany Law Review and the Albany Law Journal of Science and Technology will be hosting a symposium titled: “Defining Race,” where top scholars from across the country will analyze the definition of race through various unique approaches.  This symposium will be held Friday, November 14, 2008 at Albany Law School.  There will be three panels throughout the day at 9:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m.   For more information, please visit http://www.albanylawreview.org/symposia.php, or contact Daniel Bresler, Albany Law Review, Executive Editor at DBresler@albanylaw.edu.

Defining Race Flyer with more information on panelists

This will be a historic election, no matter what the outcome

Over 130 million Americans are expected to the polls in record numbers on November 4th, election officials have predicted.  In preparation for the election, a total of eleven student groups collaborated to bring renowned experts from across the nation to speak at this special event under the guidance of Professor Maria Grahn-Farley.  The symposium was also co-sponsored by the Diversity Office.  On October 30, three panels discussed issues ranging from: Race, Immigration, and Foreign Policy; Religion, Privacy, and the Constitution; to Health Care, Individual Autonomy and Fundamental Rights.   The evening was capped off by a Debate on Energy Policies and the Economy by representatives from the John McCain and Barack Obama Campaigns, it was moderated by the President & CEO of WAMC/Northeast Public Radio, Alan Chartock.  You can view the results of the election HERE.

If you missed any of the panel discussions, you can read all about them at Albany Government Law Review’s blog, titled Fireplace, HERE.

Or, you can listen to the podcasts of each of the panels HERE.

View the brochure, flyer, and photo gallery below:

ELECTION SYMPOSIUM BROCHURE

ELECTION SYMPOSIUM FLYER