Presidential debate watch party: First debate focuses on domestic policy

Special Events - Other | October 3 | 5:30-9 p.m. | Kolligian Library, Bobcat Lair

Location:  5200 North Lake Rd, Merced, CA 95343

Sponsor: Office of Student Life

The Office of Governmental and Community Relations and the Office of Student Life are hosting a presidential debate watch party with a group discussion to follow, in the Bobcat Lair.

Pizza and light refreshments will be provided as people watch Democratic President Barack Obama debate Republican and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney on domestic policy issues.

The debate will air on television, moderated by Jim Lehrer, host of PBS's "NewsHour." After the debate is over, discussion will be lead by Merced City Council Members Michael Murphy and Josh Pedrozo.

Refreshments: Pizza, soft drinks

Event Contact: Joe Wilensky, Governmental and Community Relations, jwilensky2@ucmerced.edu, 209-228-4353