Hannahan kicks off library lecture series
Dr. Mike Hannahan, retired founder/director of the UMass Civic Initiative, will kick off the Lenox (MA) Library series with a presentation and Q/A about the 2024 elections.
"The United States faces a very stark electoral choice. What forces have created such different visions for America’s future and how will they affect the election?", said Dr. Hannahan regarding the topic of his lecture. Dr. Hannahan has presented on the state of American politics at the library series three times in recent years. 
Dr. Hannahn has managed over 50 different exchange programs over the past 20 years and has spoken extensively in Pakistan, Iraq, Indonesia, and Argentina. He has also managed programs in Croatia, Russia, Chile, the Czech Republic, Turkey and Bulgaria. Dr. Hannahan's research examined the effects of political campaign activity, especially direct mail and phone banks. Dr. Hannahan has worked for political parties; managed campaigns and political consulting firms; and served as senior advisor to former Massachusetts Governor Jane Swift. Dr. Hannahan received his master's degree and Ph.D. from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and his bachelor's degree from Miami University.
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September 18, 2024
