VALLEY CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – Come listen to a presentation on the geography and politics surrounding the current conflict in Israel and Gaza on Thursday, October 26th starting at 7pm. This is not intended to be a political debate, rather an opportunity to learn, reflect, and connect. Explore this complex subject through a multifaceted approach with VCSU Social Science faculty.

Dr. Alex Jorgensen received his Ph.D. in political science from the University of Kansas in 2015. He has taught American government, public administration, public policy, comparative politics, and international relations at Missouri State University, Winona State University, and now at Valley City State University. Dr. Jorgensen has published on civic engagement, teaching and learning, and morality politics.

Jacob Clauson is an assistant professor of Geography at VCSU teaching a variety of Geography, as well as Social Science Methods, courses. He is currently a Ph.D. Candidate at NDSU with research focusing on the Agricultural and Environmental history of prairie regions. Having taught secondary social studies for over a decade, he has experience presenting topics such as this to a wide variety of audiences. This is a special additional lecture to our regular series.

All Lectures are at the Barnes County Historical Society Museum and held in conjunction with Valley City State University.  They are free and open to the public. For more information contact Wes Anderson at 701-845-0966.