Donna Brazile and Dee Dee Myers to participate in Women in Politics Panel

Date of Event: December 11, 2012

Posted: December 7, 2012

GRANVILLE, Ohio—The Denison University Democrats will host a Women in Politics Panel, featuring Donna Brazile and Dee Dee Myers at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 11, in Swasey Chapel (200 Chapel Drive). Brazile and Myers will discuss the issues facing women in politics and progress in the area thus far. This panel is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Chelsea Eastman at eastma_c1@denison.edu or visit www.denison.edu.

Brazile is a notable Democratic political strategist and scholar. She is a frequent political commenter for CNN, NPR and ABC, and an adjunct professor at Georgetown University. Brazile also serves as the vice chair of voter registration and participation at the Democratic National Committee.

Myers was the first woman to serve as the White House press secretary during her time with the Clinton administration. Now she is a political commentator and is a contributing editor to Vanity Fair. Myers’ book, “Why Women Should Rule the World,” argues that women’s increased presence in the public sphere greatly benefits society.

Calendar Listing:

CALENDAR LISTING: Denison, Granville—Panel discussion: Women in Politics Panel, featuring Donna Brazile and Dee Dee Myers, at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 11, in Swasey Chapel (200 Chapel Drive). Free and open to the public. For more information, contact Chelsea Eastman at eastma_c1@denison.edu or visit www.denison.edu.

About Denison:

Denison University, founded in 1831, is an independent, residential liberal arts institution located in Granville, Ohio. A highly selective college enrolling 2,100 full-time undergraduate students from all 50 states and dozens of foreign countries, Denison is a place where innovative faculty and motivated students collaborate in rigorous scholarship, civic engagement and the cultivation of independent thinking.

For press inquiries:

Name: Ginny Sharkey
Position Title: Media Relations
Primary Email: sharkeyv@denison.edu
Business Phone: (740) 587-6266

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