A three-person panel will discuss the issues in the upcoming election at a public forum on Thursday, Jan. 17 at 8 p.m. at Coastal Carolina University. The event, which is free and open the public, will be held in the Recital Hall of the Thomas W. and Robin W. Edwards College of Humanities and Fine Arts.

"Understanding the Issues: A discussion about important issues in the upcoming election" will feature Dennis Edwards, assistant professor of economics; Scott Royce, a major gift officer and an attorney with experise in international business; and Yoav Wachsman, assistant professor of economics.

Issues to be covered will include healthcare reform, immigration, national security and the state of the economy.

For more information, call Yoav Wachsman at 349-2683.