How do Elections Work Anyways?

Date: Tuesday, Oct 8, 2024

Join us to learn more about the election process in the US and how it looks compared to other countries' political systems.

How Might the Upcoming Presidential Election Affect U.S. Foreign Policy?

Date: Wednesday, Oct 9, 2024

Join Dr. John Aughenbaugh and a panel of experts from the Political Science department for a discussion about how the upcoming presidential election may affect foreign policy.

Voter Registration Drive

Date: Tuesday, Oct 15, 2024

Join the College of Humanities and Sciences for a voter registration drive. We'll have snacks, drinks, good music, and plenty of voter information.

2024 Election Panel

Date: Tuesday, Oct 15, 2024

VCUVotes students and Capital News Service reporters want to make sure you know how to vote, and what is on the ballot.

Expert Election Panel

Date: Wednesday, Oct 30, 2024

Dr. Newmann will moderate a panel of five POLI professors in a town hall style presentation, accepting questions from the audience about the upcoming election.

Book Talk: The Unorthodox Presidency of Donald J. Trump

Date: Thursday, Feb 27, 2025

Join the Department of Political Science and the Institute for Democratic Empowerment and Pluralism for a book talk on The Unorthodox Presidency of Donald J. Trump. Dr. Chapman Rackaway of Radford University will explore the myriad ways in which candidate, and then (and now) president, Trump exemplifies a nontraditional version of US politics.

Internship Workshop and Informational Session

Date: Tuesday, Feb 25, 2025

Are you interested in completing an internship? Consider attending this workshop and informational session with Dr. Hollie Sue Mann, Experiential Learning Coordinator.

Trump 2.0: Reflections on the State of U.S. Democracy

Date: Wednesday, Mar 5, 2025

WHAT'S GOING ON? It's a good question, and one the faculty in Political Science have been asked a lot lately. Join the Department of Political Science for a panel discussion to try and make sense of it all. Please send questions in advance using the included link!

Virginia Government Simulation Regional Meeting

Date: Saturday, Mar 22, 2025

Join the Institute for Democratic Empowerment and Pluralism for the first ever regional VGS meeting. Students will prepare for the Fall 2025 Virginia Government Simulation and expand their knowledge in bill writing and the reconciliation of legislation with more advanced sessions.