NEWS RELEASE
THIRD AGE BARRIE LIFELONG LEARNING ASSOCIATION
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Third Age Barrie Lifelong Learning Association is excited that Dr. Michael Johns, a political scientist and professor from Laurentian University, will present a three-part series, Politics in a Time of Pandemic onTuesdays June 9, 16 and 23, from 1:30 to 3:30, livestreamed directly to your home.
June 9 A Presidential Election Unlike Anything We Have Seen Before
June 16 The Erosion of Trust in 21st Century Politics
June 23 Globalization and World Politics
To access the Zoom webinar, which you will find very user-friendly, all you need is a computer with speakers, and an internet connection. Third Age Barrie will send simple directions beforehand, and a link that you click on to start the presentation on the day. It will prompt you to download the Zoom application.
The cost for the series is $30. To register go to www.thirdagebarrie.ca and click on 'Buy Tickets'.
Dr. Michael Johns is a long-time friend of Third Age Barrie, and a Barrie resident. Currently the Chair and Associate Professor of Political Science at Laurentian University, he has held various positions at the University.
He received his PhD from the University of Maryland, and holds a Master’s degree of Arts in Government and Politics from Maryland, and a Master’s degree of Science from the London School of Economics in Comparative Politics.
Dr. Johns teaches, researches and works in areas such as International Relations, Comparative Politics, European and American Politics, as well as Federalism and Electoral Systems.
Please join us on our new online journey … it will be worth it to hear Dr. Michael Johns tackle some of the most challenging political issues of our time, in this time of pandemic!
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