PhD/MA Program in Political Science

The Graduate Center, The City University of New York, presents:

Election 2020: Unprecedented Politics, New Challenges for Political Science

The PhD/MA Program in Political Science at The Graduate Center, CUNY, will host a virtual series of vibrant conversations about the general election and what insights political scientists might offer about our current moment of unprecedented politics. Journalists, political operatives, and activists will join scholars from throughout the country to consider issues and perspectives often neglected in other venues.  Below is the line up for the events. Please check your email for the registration links to sign up for the event(s) you plan to attend (Zoom information will be sent to you once you register).

Thursday, 9/10/2020 (4:30pm-6:30pm) – “The Last Mile: How Social Media Can Produce Better Citizens“

Speaker: Prof. Betsy Sinclair (University of Washington)

Thursday, 9/17/2020 (4:30pm-6:30pm) – Book Talk – “The Mainstreaming of Racism in American Politics“

Speakers: Prof. Sandy Schram (Hunter College) & Prof. Richard Fording (University of Alabama)

Tuesday, 9/29 (8:00pm) – Presidential Debate Virtual Watch Party

Hosted by Prof. Keena Lipsitz (Queens College/CUNY Graduate Center)

Monday, 10/26/2020 (3:00pm-5:30pm) – “What The Anger Gaps Mean For Election Day 2020 “

Speaker: Prof. Davin Phoenix (University of California-Irvine)

Tuesday, 11/3/2020 (8:00pm) – Election Watch Party and Department Discussion

Hosted by Prof. Keena Lipstiz (Queens College/CUNY Graduate Center)

Thursday, 11/12/2020 (4:30pm-6:30pm) – “The Aftermath” Department Discussion

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