Description:

Forums Preview 2010 Races, Up Next: Senatorial Candidates

Colorado Christian University Hosts Public Q&A November 3 and 10

November 2, 2009 - Who will be the next governor of Colorado? Why is the nation watching the state's race for the U.S. Senate? A pair of forums will address these issues tomorrow and next week as we reach the one-year mark in anticipation of the 2010 election. Both events will be hosted by the Centennial Institute, the think tank launched this year by Colorado Christian University (Lakewood, Colo.).

PART ONE-TOMORROW:
•DATE/TIME: November 3, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
•PLACE: CCU Music Center auditorium, 9200 W. Ellsworth Avenue, Lakewood (along Garrison Street several blocks north of Alameda Avenue)
•ADMISSION: Free, open to the general public
•RESERVATIONS: Space is limited; RSVP to centennial@ccu.edu, provide party name, number of people, and return phone number and/or e-mail address

Contenders for Colorado governor in both major parties will square off. Following brief opening statements, the entire event will be dedicated for questions from the public, moderated in chief by John Andrews, the former Colorado Senate president and current Centennial Institute director. Confirmed participants include Scott McInnis (R), Josh Penry (R), and Dan Maes (R). Gov. Bill Ritter (D) has been invited; his reply is pending.

PART TWO-NOVEMBER 10:
•Same time, location, admission, and RSVP information as above
•Opening statements from candidates, followed by audience Q&A
•Moderated by John Andrews and CCU student representatives

Hear from Colorado's candidates for the U.S. Senate. Jane Norton (R), Ken Buck (R), and Tom Wiens (R) have confirmed; an invitation is pending with Sen. Michael Bennet (D), and participation was declined by Andrew Romanoff (D).

Both events will be taped for later statewide airing on Colorado Public Television and Salem Radio Network.

About Colorado Christian University
As the only Council for Christian Colleges and Universities member located in the Rocky Mountains and minutes from Denver, Colorado Christian University provides a distinctive educational experience with an intentionally Christ-centered foundation. More than 3,600 undergraduate, adult, and graduate students enroll annually at CCU's main campus, in online programs, and at centers throughout Colorado. CCU offers 44 academic programs that equip students professionally, spiritually, and interpersonally to be leaders in their careers, communities, and churches. The University charge is also to engage the world with the message of Jesus Christ. Across the last decade, CCU has established numerous campus-based ministries to serve the Denver area and has sent more than 100 short-term missionary teams throughout the United States and to more than 30 countries.
###