Lyon College will welcome political strategist and former dean of the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service, James L. "Skip" Rutherford, for a presentation on the upcoming presidential election on Friday, Oct. 11, at 4 p.m. in Bevens Music Room in the Brown Fine Arts Building on the Lyon College campus, 2300 Highland Rd.

The free event will be hosted by the Lyon College Political Science program. Light refreshments and coffee will be provided. The presentation will be followed by a brief question-and-answer session, allowing attendees to engage with Rutherford on the topics discussed.

Rutherford, a member of the Lyon College Board of Trustees, is a widely respected expert on politics and public service.As a visiting professor, Rutherford previously taught classes at Lyon including most recently a seminar on the 2022 elections.He will offer his insights on the candidates, key issues and trends shaping the 2024 election.

"Lyon College is thrilled to bring in Skip Rutherford to discuss the upcoming presidential election,” said Dr. Brendan Connell, assistant professor of Political Science at Lyon College. This election, whatever the result, is sure to be one of the most pivotal in ournation'shistory. Given Skip's wealth of knowledge and firsthand experience with presidential campaigns, I can't think of a better voice to comment on each of the candidate's positions as well as the future direction of our country. This is an event you are not going to want to miss."

For more information about the event, please contact Dr. Connell in the Lyon College Political Science program atBrendan.Connell@lyon.edu.