7/23/2020 – Vice presidential debate virtual media day

Vice presidential debate virtual media day

On July 22, 2020, officials from the Commission on Presidential Debates, Utah Debate Commission and the University of Utah met with members of the Utah media to provide planning updates for the Vice Presidential Debate scheduled for Oct. 7, 2020.

Updates included details from the CPD about how the historic debate is being adapted to comply with best practices to ensure the safety of candidates, support staff and the university community. Utah Debate Commission and U officials also shared information about activities to connect regional students of all ages to the event.

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7/2/2020 – Vice presidential debate planning gears up

Vice presidential debate planning gears up

Later this month, national and local media will descend on the University of Utah campus—virtually—to learn the latest about the vice presidential debate scheduled for Oct. 7, 2020, at Kingsbury Hall. The media telesurvey will be hosted by the Commission on Presidential Debates (CPD) and will include logistical information about credentialing, broadcast resources and other technical details related to media coverage of the debate.

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