Institute of Politics

How do presidential transitions actually work? Our panel of insiders will share personal anecdotes and give us the scoop on process, protocol, who stays, who goes, and the history and nuances of this unusual but sacred American process. Featuring Professor William Howell, Director of the Center for Effective Government, Valerie Smith Boyd, Director of the Center for Presidential Transition and Partnership for Public Service, and Josh Earnest, White House Press Secretary under President Obama who aided with the Obama/Trump transition. Moderated by IOP senior director Jennifer Steinhauer. Co-sponsored by the Center for Effective Government. If you have any questions about accessibility, please contact iopevents@uchicago.edu. Thursday, November 7 5:30 p.m. CST Keller Center Forum