Exclusive Events for the MPR President’s Circle, Leadership Circle and Legacy Society
In appreciation of your generous support, we’ve planned these special events designed to bring you closer to the people and programming you love. Depending on your level of commitment, we’ve got just the event for you—we hope you can attend!
- Behind the Mic: Education
- Election Series: Midwest Voting Issues
- Election Series: Results and Analysis
- Legacy Society Virtual Recognition Event
- Past Events
Behind the Mic: Education
Wednesday, September 23, 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. CDT
via Zoom (details available upon registration)
In this virtual event for members of the President’s Circle, Leadership Circle and Legacy Society, three expert panelists will discuss the ways COVID-19 is disrupting our education system and how racial disparities are impacting students in Minnesota and around the country.
Speakers:
Emily Hanford, senior education correspondent, APM Reports
Elizabeth Shockman, education reporter, MPR News
Andre Dukes, senior director, Northside Achievement Zone
Q&A opportunity provided at the conclusion of the program.
Election Series: Minnesota Voting Issues in a Pivotal Year
Tuesday, October 6, 2020, 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. CDT
via Zoom (details available upon registration)
As we approach an election that many believe will be the most consequential in decades, MPR News is working hard to ensure that Minnesotans are informed about the issues and prepared to vote safely at the polls or by mail. In this special event for President’s Circle, Leadership Circle and Legacy Society members, you’ll learn about the most pressing issues facing Midwest voters today, and you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at MPR News’ election coverage in the COVID-19 era.
Election Series: Results and Analysis
Tuesday, November 17, 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. CST
via Zoom (details available upon registration)
Members of the President’s Circle, Leadership Circle and Legacy Society are invited to attend a special event featuring a debrief of the 2020 election results on both a state and national level. MPR News journalists will unpack what happened and why, and they’ll answer your questions about one of the most consequential elections in the past 50 years.
Q&A opportunity provided at the conclusion of the program.
Registration link coming soon!
Questions? Contact Rosie Hughes at rsvp@mpr.org or 651-290-1209.
Legacy Society Virtual Recognition Event
Thursday, November 19 (time TBD)
via Zoom (details available upon registration)
Though we can’t gather in person to express our gratitude this year, Legacy Society members are invited to a virtual evening of celebration and recognition for the extraordinary commitment you’ve made to ensure that MPR is strong for future generations.
Details and registration link coming soon!
Questions? Contact Rosie Hughes at rsvp@mpr.org or 651-290-1209.
For questions about any of these events, or if you need help with Zoom, please contact rsvp@mpr.org or call us at 651-290-1145.
We’re so grateful for your generous support of MPR. None of this would be possible without you! From the bottom of our hearts—thank you.
Past Events
If you missed any of our past events, you can find the recordings here:
· Behind the Mic: the Water Main
· Behind the Mic: APM Podcasts
· Behind the Mic: Classical MPR and Call to Mind
· Future Planning in an Uncertain Time: a conversation with Chris Farrell