  {"id":64086,"date":"2018-10-30T10:10:18","date_gmt":"2018-10-30T15:10:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/news\/?p=64086"},"modified":"2024-09-27T10:02:17","modified_gmt":"2024-09-27T15:02:17","slug":"students-get-firsthand-look-as-candidates-for-governor-debate-education","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/news\/students-get-firsthand-look-as-candidates-for-governor-debate-education\/","title":{"rendered":"Students get firsthand look as candidates for governor debate"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>For students studying political science \u2014 and those simply interested in politics \u2014 the gubernatorial debate at the Helene Zelazo Center at 51ÁÔÆæ was an opportunity most students never have: to experience, in person, a political event of statewide importance.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMost people experience campaigns and candidates through the media, whether that is in a news story or through a television ad,\u201d said Kathleen Dolan, distinguished professor and chair of the political science department. \u201cBut seeing candidates live helps make the process more concrete and students can experience the emotions of the crowd and the reactions of the supporters.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_64089\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-64089\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-64089\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2018\/10\/debateMolinski20181025_IMC_EH_0013-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-64089\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Alyssa Molinski<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Numerous students recognized the opportunity and attended the Oct. 26 debate, including Alyssa Molinski, a senior early childhood education major and president of the 51ÁÔÆæ Student Association.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe fact that it\u2019s happening on our campus and we have the chance to go for free is a great opportunity to take advantage of,\u201d Molinski said.<\/p>\n<p>This debate, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsonline.com\/story\/news\/politics\/elections\/2018\/10\/26\/scott-walker-tony-evers-hold-final-debate-friday-night\/1766127002\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">second and final one before the Nov. 6 election<\/a>, pitted incumbent Republican Gov. Scott Walker vs. Democrat Tony Evers, the state superintendent of public instruction. It was the second debate of the general election to be held at 51ÁÔÆæ: Earlier in the month, a <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/news\/uwm-student-journalists-cover-u-s-senate-debate\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">debate on campus featured<\/a> Senate candidates Tammy Baldwin and Leah Vukmir.<\/p>\n<p>Walker and Evers debated health care, immigration, climate change and education. That final topic was of particular interest to the 51ÁÔÆæ students who attended.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_64091\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-64091\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-64091\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2018\/10\/DebateHoeft20181025_IMC_EH_0005-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-64091\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Daniel Hoeft<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m hoping they will be talking about education because it\u2019s at a public university,\u201d said Daniel Hoeft, a junior majoring in political science.<\/p>\n<p>For Hoeft, his interest is both personal and professional. Hoeft worked on the campaign of Jonathan Brostoff, who represents Milwaukee in the Wisconsin Assembly.<\/p>\n<p>Molinski wanted to hear Evers\u2019 and Walker\u2019s plans were for education in the state, particularly the UW System.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI think education is political,\u201d Molinski said. \u201cThis election will help determine the futures of teachers and students in Wisconsin, whether that is K-12 students or university students.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_64092\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-64092\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-64092\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2018\/10\/DebateIslam20181025_IMC_EH_0002-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-64092\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mohiminul Islam<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Students said they were worried about tuition costs and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsonline.com\/story\/news\/education\/2018\/10\/01\/uwm-bleeding-faculty-but-budget-balanced-first-time-since-2012\/1427130002\/\">loss of 51ÁÔÆæ faculty<\/a> in the last several years.<\/p>\n<p>Mohiminul Islam, a graduate student studying chemistry, thought about how his program has been affected by budget cuts.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI would expect something beneficial for the people in education and for the UW System because we have seen severe budget cuts,\u201d Islam said. \u201cBeing an <a href=\"http:\/\/archive.jsonline.com\/news\/education\/uw-milwaukee-elevated-to-elite-status-as-research-university-b99666322z1-368083861.html\/\">R1 research university<\/a> I think is important, but also for us to maintain that status.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>The impact on the students<\/h3>\n<p>Students agreed that the results of the gubernatorial election will have an impact on their daily lives. One reason many students cited for wanting to attend was they felt like they had something at stake, and to see what Evers and Walker were like in person.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s important to see \u201cwhat they have to say and then holding them accountable to what they say, so I feel like I have a stake in it,\u201d Hoeft said.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_64093\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-64093\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-64093\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/41\/2018\/10\/DebateWalkerEvers20181026_IMC_EH_0019-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Two people stand on stage. \" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-64093\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Evers (left) and Gov. Scott Walker greet the audience before the debate. (51ÁÔÆæ Photo\/Elora Hennessey)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Islam is from Bangladesh and not a U.S. citizen. But he knows that the election will affect him while he is finishing his doctorate over the next three years.<\/p>\n<p>After going to the debate, Islam was confident that Wisconsin voters would choose the best candidate for maintaining the excellence at 51ÁÔÆæ.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe take pride in becoming one of the best research universities in America,\u201d Islam said. \u201cI hope whoever wins the election will help us on maintaining that pride.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Molinski was happy to hear education occupy a large portion of the debate. And she was happy to see a contingent of students in the audience.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere were a lot of students in the audience, which was great to see,\u201d Molinski said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Experiencing politics via news stories or TV ads is one thing, but it\u2019s not as vivid as experiencing it in real life. 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