Griffin Forums
The Griffin Endowed Chair in American Government organizes two policy forums each year that address social, political-economic, environmental, and other current and important issues.
Griffin Forum 25th Anniversary
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Thursday, September 24, 2026
7:00 p.m.
Flint Institute of Arts
1120 E. Kearsley St.
Flint, MI 48503
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Event sponsors
The Griffin Forums are sponsored by the Robert and Marjorie Griffin Endowed Chair in American Government within the School of Politics, Society, Justice and Public Service with support from the Philip A. Hart and William G. Milliken Endowed Speaker Series for Integrity in Politics at Central Michigan University. The 25th anniversary event is also co-sponsored by the Ballenger Eminent Persons Lecture Series at Mott Community College.
Past forums
- Democracy Defense Project featuring former Lt. Gov. John Cherry, former State Attorney General Bill Schuette, and County Clerks Abe Dane and Domonique Clemons. (4/14/2026)
- Dr. Mona Hanna: From the Flint Water Crisis to Rx Kids (11/12/2025)
- Legislative Legends: A Forum of Experience featuring Jim Ananich, Dan Kildee and Dave LewAllen (4/20/2025)
- Baldly Bipartisan, Civil Political Talk featuring John Sellek & Adrian Hemond (10/22/2025)
- Shaping LGBTQ+ Policies in Michigan (10/2/2023)
- Can Policy Break the Stigma? Mental Health Policy in Michigan (3/14/2023)
- Ballot Breakdown (10/25/2022)
- Cannabis Policy: Hashing it Out (3/15/2022)
- Reporting from Washington: A Conversation with Political Correspondents (4/12/2021)
- Building Better Communities Through Passion, Power, Politics and Purpose (2/18/2019)
- The Redistricting Dilemma: How the Political Map Determines Elections (4/9/2018)
- Off the Record, On the Road: Borders, Boundaries, and Migration (10/30/2017)
- Civility, Engagement and Polarized Politics: How Can I Make a Difference? Five Perspectives from Distinguished Michigan Leaders (4/17/2017)
- HUMAN TRAFFICKING! Not in my neighborhood? (3/20/2017)
- Michigan's Democratic and Republican Parties: In a State of Evolution or Revolution? (9/26/2016)
- Emergency Financial Managers . . . Do They Have a Legitimate Place in Michigan Government? (3/21/2016)
- Highway Tax Proposal (4/20/2015)
- The Future of Healthcare in Michigan: Availability, Affordability, and Quality (4/7/2014)
- Justice Elizabeth Weaver (10/21/2013)
- The Future of Labor Unions in Michigan (4/8/2013
- Predictions for the November Elections (4/2/2012)
- The Future of Higher Education in Michigan (10/10/2011)
- And Justice for All? Should Michigan Change the Way We Select Judges? (4/4/2011)
- Making Public Management Work in the Global Economy (9/23/2010)
- Changing Michigan's Mitten: How Many Cities, Townships and School Districts Do We Need? (4/14/2010)
- Michigan's Economic Future: Is There a Light at the End of the Assembly Line? (10/27/2009)
- Election 2008: What will happen on November 4th and how will the results impact Michigan? (10/22/2008)
- Can Climate Change Heat Up Michigan's Economy? (4/9/2008)
- Now What? Managing the Budget Crisis (11/6/2007)
- Does Michigan Need a New Constitution? (4/11/2007)
- November 7: What Will Happen? (10/25/2006)
- Affirmative Action/Racial Preferences: Should They Be Banned? (3/29/2006)
- Michigan's Economy: Can it be Saved? (10/26/2005)
- Multiple Threats to Michigan's Water (4/19/2005)
- Campaign 2004: What Will Happen? (10/19/2004)
- Future of Gambling in Michigan (4/14/2004)
- Is the Michigan Judiciary Being Corrupted by Money & Elections? (11/20/2003)
- Women in Power in Lansing (3/26/2003)
- Investing in Higher Education in Michigan (11/20/2002)
- Term Limits (4/18/2002)
- Political Civility (4/12/2001)