Bill Clinton visiting Cornell College Jan. 28

Former U.S. president Bill Clinton will speak at Cornell College at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, in the Richard and Norma Small Multi-Sport Center gymnasium. The Mount Vernon Get Out the Caucus Event with Bill Clinton is open to the public, and doors open at 1:15 p.m. RSVPs will be taken online. 

Bill Clinton’s appearance is part of the college’s presidential candidates visit series.

Guest parking is available in the campus visitor lots, which can be seen on the parking map. Note: The S-Lot next to the Multi-Sport Center will be closed.

Purpose

Cornell College, a selective liberal arts college in Mount Vernon, Iowa, seeks to engage its students and community in the 2016 presidential election process. In support of Cornell’s mission to develop in students “the intellectual curiosity, creativity, and moral courage necessary for a lifetime of learning and engaged citizenship,” the college encourages student participation in Iowa’s first-in-the-nation caucuses. Throughout the election season, Cornell will seek to host numerous candidates for the presidency of the United States.

Disclaimer

Cornell College does not endorse any candidate seeking elected office or any political party. The college does support critical thinking and analysis of political candidates and how to become civically engaged in the American democratic process.