Winona State University political science professor Fred Lee will present “Super Pacs, Campaign Finance, and Elections” at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 3, on the second floor of the Darrell W. Krueger Library.

Lee will present a brief history of campaign finance, its significance, and its consequences for the candidates, elections and public policies. These themes will be examined of both normative and empirical questions and answers in regards to accountability, representation and participation in American electoral politics.

All WSU Athenaeum Series events are free and open to the public.

The Athenaeum hosts events that explore and enhance the intellectual life of the University and the region through lectures, readings, performances, discussions and other events. By bringing together scholars, performers, students and community members for intellectual discussion and the sharing of cultural experiences, the Athenaeum reflects the importance the University places on the humanities, the arts and the sciences.

For more information about the Athenaeum Series or event descriptions, call Allison Quam at 507-457-2644, email AQuam@winona.edu or visit www.winona.edu/library/athenaeum.