Panel Discussion on the 2024 US Election Results

 

Dear Alumni and Friends of Harvard,

 

Join us for an enlightening evening featuring a distinguished panel of three renowned journalists as they dive into the major themes surrounding this year’s U.S. election. With perspectives grounded in current events and years of on-the-ground reporting, these experts will unpack potential shifts in policy, the impact on international relations, and the evolving landscape of American democracy in the face of election outcomes. This event promises to provide a deeper understanding of the changes that lie ahead, regardless of which direction the vote takes.

 

The panel will include a moderated discussion followed by an audience Q&A, offering a rare opportunity to engage directly with those who closely follow the heartbeat of American politics. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights that go beyond headlines, providing clarity and context on this pivotal moment in U.S. history.

 

Invited Panelists:

 

  • Kevin Whitelaw is the deputy managing editor for U.S. government at Bloomberg News in DC, helping to manage White House, congressional and regulatory coverage. He is a 25-year veteran Washington journalist, with a strong focus on covering Congress, national security and international affairs. Kevin holds a BA in International Affairs from Princeton University. 
  • Stefan Grobe is a political editor and talkshow host at Euronews. Prior to his current position in Brussels, he worked for the network as Washington correspondent and at headquarters in Lyon, France. Prior to that, Stefan was with news outlets like AFP, dpa German press agency and the newspaper Die Welt. Stefan is German-born and holds a PhD in American History. He studied in Bonn, Hamburg, Paris and the United States.
  • Teri Schulz has covered NATO and the European Union since 2007.  You can see, hear and read her on NPR and the German public broadcaster Deutsche Welle, where she specializes in security and defence issues.  She holds an MSc from the University of Helsinki and a BA in journalism from New Mexico State University. 

 

The event will take place on:

Wednesday, November 13th, 2024 at 19:00

At the Club Royal des Guides

Aarlenstraat 32, 1000 Brussels

 

Please confirm your participation before Wednesday, November 6th, 2024, via this link.

 

Please note that we have limited availability on a first-come first-serve basis. The fee for this event will be € 75 for members and € 90 for non-members (guests and non-member alumni) to be paid on Eventbrite before the deadline date. As always, please note that we do not reimburse in case of cancellation after the deadline above.

 

We hope you can join us and look forward to seeing you on November 13th, 2024.

 

Warm regards,

 

 

Werner-Édouard de Saeger van Nattenhaesdonck - President, Harvard Club of Belgium

Jeneva Patterson - Board member, Harvard Club of Belgium