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August 11, 2000 JOURNALISTS: Here is a story idea and select events from the Purdue News Service. To arrange interviews or campus visits, contact Jesica Webb, (765) 494-2079 or page her, (765) 743-4333-4117. Will the real conservative please stand up? Who holds the middle ground — where most of the voters stand — and what must each political party do to win on election day in November? The vice-presidential running mates have been selected, but do they help or hurt the image of their presidential candidates? And what can we expect at the Democrat's convention? Will the message of the Democratic Party differ from the one just delivered by the Republicans? Unexpected surprises and controversy over nominations also surround the Reform Party. Will this be a convention not to miss? James McCann, associate professor of political science at Purdue University, can address these questions and discuss partisan politics, voter polls and political strategy. CONTACT: James McCann, (765) 494-0738 (work); (765) 746-4926 (home); e-mail, mccann@polsci.purdue.edu Events • Wednesday, Aug. 23.  12:30 p.m. Jewish Studies Program Noon Lecture Series: Morris Pollard presents "A Dreyfus Affair - American Style." Room 320, Stewart Center. Pollard, a professor emeritus from the University of Notre Dame, is the father of convicted spy Jonathan Pollard. His presentation will include a review of his son's case and how it was managed. Seating is limited. CONTACT: Sandor Goodhart, (765) 494-7965, goodhart@purdue.edu. • Thursday, Aug. 24.  4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Black Cultural Center's Cultural Arts Series: BCC Boilerfest New Student Orientation. BCC parking lot. Purdue students will have the opportunity to "get connected" with the African-American community. The event helps students learn about student organizations and meet a variety of resource people. CONTACT: Renee Thomas, (765) 494-3091. To the Purdue News and Photos Page