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at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York

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Virtual Election Series – “Election 2020: Unprecedented Politics, New Challenges for Political Science”

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 click on the registration links to sign up for the event you plan to attend (Zoom information will be sent to you once you register).  Attached to the e-mail are flyers for the first two events.  We look forward seeing you all there.

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)

Zoom registration link: http://bit.ly/Sept10Series

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)

Zoom registration link: http://bit.ly/Sept17Series

Tuesday, 9/29/2020 (8:00pm) – Presidential Debate Virtual Watch Party

Zoom registration link: http://bit.ly/Sept29Series

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)

Zoom registration link: http://bit.ly/Oct26Series

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

Zoom registration link: http://bit.ly/Nov3Series

Thursday, 11/12/2020 (4:30pm-6:30pm) – “The Fallout” – Election Day Aftermath

Zoom registration link: http://bit.ly/Nov12Series