College Democrats National Convention

College Democrats of America National Convention
Tentative Agenda*

College Democrats of America National Convention


Tentative Agenda*

Friday, August 22- Wednesday, August 27

Friday, August 22


8:30 a.m. -- 7:00 p.m. Registration
University of Denver
1:00 p.m. -- 4:00 p.m. Democrats Work Event (signup)
Group Community Service Activity
4:00 p.m. -- 5:00 p.m. Youth Politics: How You Can Get Involved
Four Seasons Ballroom, Colorado Convention Center
5:00 p.m. -- 7:00 p.m. National Council Elections and Meetings
(For National Council Members)
Colorado Convention Center
5:00 p.m. -- 6:00 p.m. Programs: Ideas for Things to do on Campus
Four Seasons Ballroom, Colorado Convention Center
6:30 p.m. -- 9:00 p.m. Opening Ceremony:
Featuring Gov. Howard Dean, the State of CDA, An important video address from Senator Obama
Four Seasons Ballroom, Colorado Convention Center
10:00 p.m.-- 1:00 a.m. Welcome Party
The University of Denver

Saturday, August 23

8:30 a.m. -- 4:00 p.m. Registration
University of Denver
9:30 a.m. -- 11:00 a.m. Women's Caucus Breakfast 
Colorado Convention Center
11:00 a.m. -- 4:00 p.m. CDA Training
Learn from political experts the ins and outs of organizing, campaigning, messaging and more! Bring a bag lunch.
Rooms 401-405, Colorado Convention Center
4:00 p.m. -- 5:00 p.m. Caucus Meetings and Elections
  • Disability Caucus
  • Faith Caucus
  • Veterans Caucus
Colorado Convention Center
5:00 p.m -- 6:30 p.m.
 Be Ready for Battle
 An organizing meeting to train leaders of red states, blue states and battleground states
Colorado Convention Center
6:30 p.m. -- 7:30 p.m. Campus--Specific Meetings
Learn organizing techniques that work at your unique school.
  • HBCUs
  • State Schools
  • Women's Colleges
Colorado Convention Center
7:30 p.m. Dinner on Your Own

Sunday, August 24

8:00 a.m. -- 9:00 a.m. CDA Candidate Speak--Out
Colorado Convention Center
9:00 a.m. -- 12:00 p.m. CDA ELECTIONS
Colorado Convention Center
12:30 p.m. -- 2:00 p.m. CDA/YDA Keynote Luncheon with Speaker TBA
Colorado Convention Center
2:00 p.m. -- 3:30 p.m. Interfaith Worship Service
Film Screening and Panel Discussion: 18 in '08
 Colorado Convention Center
2:30 p.m. -- 3:30 p.m. GLBT Caucus
Colorado Convention Center
3:30 p.m. -- 4:30 p.m. Caucus Meetings and Elections
  • Hispanic Caucus
  • Black Caucus
  • APIA Caucus
  • Native American Caucus
Colorado Convention Center
4:45 p.m. -- 6:45 p.m. Leadership Summit
Colorado Convention Center
7:00 p.m. -- 9:30 p.m. Convention Rally
Super celebs, comedians, and candidates
Colorado Convention Center
10:00 p.m. -- 1:00 a.m. CDA Party 
TBD

Monday, August 25

10:00 a.m. -- 11:30 a.m. Issue--Based Discussion Breakfast (choose one)
Colorado Convention Center
12:00 p.m. -- 1:30 p.m. Keynote Luncheon featuring Congressman John Lewis (GA-5)
Colorado Convention Center
2:00 p.m. -- 4:00 p.m. College Democrats & Students for Barack Obama: Moving Forward in '08
College Democrats and Students for Barack Obama come together for this joint presentation on a united strategy this fall
Colorado Convention Center
4:00 p.m. -- 8:00 p.m. Convention Watch Party
Wells Fargo Theater, Colorado Convention Center
9:00 p.m. -- 12:00 a.m. CDA Party 
Emerging Leaders: Celebrating the Launch of the College Democrats of America Alumni Association"
Hosted by the College Democrats Alumni Association and the New Leaders Council. 21 and over. Complimentary tickets available to CDA members on a first-come, first-serve basis. RSVP by emailing CDAAlumParty@gmail.com. 
The Lure, 1434 Blake Street, Denver

Tuesday, August 26

10:00 a.m. -- 11:30 a.m. Issue--Based Discussion Breakfasts (choose one)
  • Race and Gender
    A discussion featuring Maria Theresa Peterson, Simone Ward, Jamie Harrison and others
  • New Media
    A discussion about how New Media has mobilized youth
Colorado Convention Center
11:00 a.m. -- 12:00 p.m. Student Strategy Session: Gearing Up for the Fall Semester
Colorado Convention Center
12:00 p.m. -- 2:00 p.m. DNC Youth Council Event
  • Transforming the Electoral Map: Power of the Youth Vote
  • Running for Office as a Young Candidate
Wells Fargo Theater, Colorado Convention Center
2:30 p.m. -- 4:00 p.m. Panel Discussion
 "Hip Hop and Politics: Be the Change"
Colorado Convention Center
4:00 p.m. -- 8:00 p.m. Convention Watch Party
Wells Fargo Theater, Colorado Convention Center 

Wednesday, August 27

11:00 a.m. -- 12:30 p.m. Volunteer Activity
1:00 p.m. -- 2:30 p.m. Closing Luncheon
Four Seasons Ballroom 2 & 3, Colorado Convention Center
2:30 p.m. -- 3:30 p.m. Closing Ceremony
Four Seasons Ballroom 2 & 3, Colorado Convention Center
4:00 p.m. -- 8:00 p.m. Democratic Youth Nation Convention Watch Party
Wells Fargo Theater,Colorado Convention Center 

 

Speakers will be added frequently, so stay tuned!!!

 

*This is a very tentative agenda and is subject to change.