Events
Wesleyan's Government Department events bring together students, faculty, and the broader community to explore ideas, connect over conversation, and share insights, whether it’s over pizza, in a faculty panel, or at a thought-provoking university-wide initiative.
Pizza with a Professor
Twice each semester, faculty invite you to join them—over lunch—to get to know their research, teaching interests, and their path to academia in an informal setting. It’s a relaxed, conversation-based way to build connections outside the classroom.
Panel Discussions and Guest Speakers
Each semester, the department hosts a Faculty Panel on a pressing political issue—domestic or international, chosen with input from the Government Majors Committee. These panels create a space for faculty members to share insights, spark dialogue, and connect with students on the issues shaping our world.
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Is American Democracy Doomed?
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Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine: Causes and Consequences
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Politics After Roe v. Wade: Making Sense of the Dobbs Decision
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Global Migration and the Refugee Crisis
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Politics Now: 2024 Elections
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Election 2024: The Prospects for a Fair and Peaceful Transfer of Power
Political Theory Socials and Roundtables
Hosted in an intimate and thoughtful format, these roundtables are hosted by the Political Theory Faculty and bring together majors, prospective majors, and curious non-majors for conversation and community around key topics in political theory.
As part of the Democracy in Action initiative held in February 2024, Associate Professor of Government Logan Dancey led a dynamic media literacy workshop aimed at teaching students, faculty, and community members how to fact-check claims, assess source credibility, and critically evaluate political media.
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