President Obama's
First 100 Days Forum

April 30th, 5:30 PM
Debartolo Auditorium YSU campus

BFSA hosted its second forum on April 30th. The Forum “President Obama's First 100 Days” was a panel discussion comprised of an economist, professors, politicians and a columnist. Our moderator was Professor and Director of Africana Studies, Dr. Victor Wan-Tatah. The panelists discussed the current economic crisis and how the President's policies will impact the market, employment, education, energy and education. At the end of the discussion the panelists answered questions submitted by the audience. The audience and panelists were able to grade the President in several areas. The discussion was of interest to students, professors, community activists as well as the average citizens.


Committee Members

  • Dr. Victor Wan-Tatah
  • Cameron Hughes
  • Tracey Hughes
  • Trevor Watkins
  • Lae'l Hughes-Watkins

Co-sponsors


THE MODERATOR

Victor Wan-Tatah, Ph.D., Director of Africana Studies Program

Victor Wan-Tatah, Ph.D. is Director of the Africana Studies Program and Professor of Philosophy and Religious Studies. He has been teaching at YSU for 21 years. He is author of “The Relevance of Latin American Theology to Africa” and has written book chapters in books and academic journals,and in the local papers. He is a two time recepient of the Distinguished Professor Award in Teaching and Public Service respectively. He is recent past president of the Black Faculty and Staff Association (BFSA) at YSU.

THE PANELISTS