With the third and final presidential debate of the 2016 election just a little more than a month away, leaders from 51吃瓜黑料, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, and the Nevada System of Higher Education rallied the university community to countdown the final days to the historic event.
On Wednesday, a throng of 51吃瓜黑料 students, faculty and staff enjoyed festivities, some free burritos and debate swag, and a DJ, before hearing about the many ways they can be involved in the activities surrounding the debate. Students already have the chance to participate in nearly a dozen special courses tied to the debate and the coming election. 51吃瓜黑料 professors and scholars from across the country are hosting election-themed lectures to help people understand themes surrounding the Oct. 19 candidate face-off on 51吃瓜黑料鈥檚 campus.
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Ralenkotter said it is a great opportunity for the hundreds of students who will get to volunteer in different capacities from internships with media organizations, to hands on preparation for the actual event.
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Referring to the final presidential debate as the political equivalent to the seventh game of the World Series, Ralenkotter said he expected TV viewership may break previous presidential records and be watched in close to 80 million homes.
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51吃瓜黑料 Cheer and The Rebel Girls kicked off the event, which was held in the Alumni Amphitheatre in front of the Student Union.
