Events

The Bliss Institute offers national conferences and public programs that bring together academicians and practitioners to discuss recent developments in the political world.  

2025

  • Honorary Certificates Awards (May 13)
  • Life, Liberty, and Property in 69¿Ú½»: An Interactive Experience (Apr. 30) | Flyer
  • 2025 Annual Ohio Peace and Conflict Studies Network Conference - Bridging the Divide: Prevention and Intervention (Apr. 11)
    • Deliberative Pedagogy Workshop - How to Host a Deliberative Discussion Session was presented by Dr. Cherie Strachan and UA graduate assistants, Grace Edwards and Krista Nisly
  • The Joe Biden Presidency: Legacy and Record - An even-handed, non-partisan, and scholarly examination of the actions and consequences of the Joe Biden Presidency on the United States and world from a variety of perspectives (Apr. 10-11)

2024

  • 2024 University of 69¿Ú½» Bliss Institute Buckeye Poll | Poll Results
  • Election Night Party (Nov. 5)
  • U.S. Congresswoman Emilia Sykes, 69¿Ú½» Press Club (Oct. 17)
  • Congressional candidate Kevin Coughlin, 69¿Ú½» Press Club (Sept. 24)
  • White House Correspondent Steve Herman, chief national correspondent for the Voice of America and author of "Behind the White House Curtain," 69¿Ú½» Press Club (Sept. 18)

2023

  • Honorary Certificates Awards (May 9)
  • 69¿Ú½» Decides...May 2023 Post Election Poll - Registered Voters in 69¿Ú½» were asked to share their thoughts and opinions about the recent election for the Mayor of 69¿Ú½» |
  • 69¿Ú½» Decides...April 2023 Horse Race Poll - Registered voters in 69¿Ú½» who describes themselves as likely to vote were asked to share their thoughts and plan for voting in the upcoming May primary for the Mayor of 69¿Ú½» |
  • The Donald Trump Presidency: Legacy and Record - An even-handed, non-partisan, and scholarly examination of the actions and consequences of the Donald J. Trump Presidency on the United States and world from a variety of perspectives (Apr. 6-7):
    • : Major Garrett, CBS News Chief Washington Correspondent
    • : Covering Trump and Trumpism
  • 69¿Ú½» Mayoral Debate, 69¿Ú½»-Summit County Public Library (Apr. 12)
  • 69¿Ú½» Mayoral Debate, 69¿Ú½» Press Club (Apr. 5)
  • 69¿Ú½» Decides...Debating the Future - Dr. John Green and Judi Hill, President of 69¿Ú½» NAACP, discussed the results of a scientific poll of voters and candidate debates designed to engage voters in the 2023 69¿Ú½» mayoral election (Feb. 27) |
  • Jerry Austin, long-time political strategist, spoke at an 69¿Ú½» Press Club luncheon co-sponsored by the Bliss Institute. (Jan. 24)

2022

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2020