April 2016
Charter Lecture with Senator Sam Nunn and Secretary William Perry
Charter Lecture with Senator Sam Nunn and Secretary William Perry on National Security and experiences and themes from Dr. Perry’s book, My Journey at the Nuclear Brink.
Find out more »September 2016
Debate Watch
SPONSOR: The Department of Political Science & The Georgia Debate Union
The Russell Library will screen the first presidential debate on Monday, Sept. 26and the third debate on Wednesday, Oct. 19. Both screenings will take place in the auditorium (room 271) of the Russell Special Collections Building with introductions from Paul Gurian, professor of political science.
Find out more »October 2016
Debate Watch
SPONSOR: The Department of Political Science & The Georgia Debate Union
The Russell Library will screen the first presidential debate on Monday, Sept. 26and the third debate on Wednesday, Oct. 19. Both screenings will take place in the auditorium (room 271) of the Russell Special Collections Building with introductions from Paul Gurian, professor of political science.
Find out more »April 2018
Dr. Anthony Madonna: “How a Bill Becomes a Law”
Dr. Michael Lynch: “Balancing the Federal Budget”
Dr. Audrey Haynes: “How Elections Work”
Dr. Michael Lynch & Dr. Anthony Madonna: “Polarization in Congress”
November 2019
An Afternoon with Congressman Will Hurd
SPONSOR: Co-sponsored by Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies
Join us for a lecture from Congressman Will Hurd, a former undercover CIA officer, entrepreneur and cybersecurity expert, he is the U.S. Representative for the 23rd Congressional District of Texas. In Washington, he serves on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, as Vice Chair of the Maritime and Border Security Subcommittee on the Committee for Homeland Security, and as the Chairman of the Information Technology Subcommittee on the Oversight and Government Reform Committee. A reception will follow the lecture.…
Find out more »March 2020
2020 Getzen Lecture on Government Accountability – Shelley Metzenbaum
2020 Getzen Lecture on Government Accountability presented by Shelley Metzenbaum “Accountability: What Does It Mean, Constructively Managing It, and Avoiding the Blame and Claim Game” Wednesday, March 4, 2020 • 1:30-2:30 pm Special Collections Library Auditorium A reception will immediately follow from 2:30-3:30pm Shelley Metzenbaum works on projects to bring about a better world through better government, working both within and outside government. She encourages governments and those funded or regulated by government to use and communicate goals, data, analyses,…
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CANCELED: SPIA Undergraduate Research Colloquium
The second annual SPIA Undergraduate Research Colloquium will take place on April 3, 2020 at the University of Georgia’s Richard B. Russell Building Special Collections Libraries. This event brings together faculty and students from across SPIA to celebrate the accomplishments of our students and the faculty that facilitate their research. Students may submit research projects completed (or currently taking place) as part of course work, CURO, internships, and independent research. For more information, click here.
Find out more »November 2021
2021 Getzen Lecture on Government Accountability
2021 Getzen Lecture on Government Accountability presented by The Honorable Mark Lee Greenblatt Inspector General, U.S. Department of the Interior “IF YOU WANT A FRIEND, GET A DOG: OVERSIGHT IN THE AGE OF TWITTER” Monday, November 8, 2021 • 1:30-2:30 pm Special Collections Library Auditorium* A reception will immediately follow from 2:30-3:30pm *The lecture will also be offered virtually via Zoom webinar. Registration is required to receive Zoom link. Register to Attend in Person | Register to Attend Virtually Mark…
Find out more »November 2022
2022 Getzen Lecture on Government Accountability
2022 Getzen Lecture on Government Accountability presented by Tristan Leavitt Member, Merit Systems Protection Board Tristan L. Leavitt was confirmed as a Member of the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) on March 1, 2022. Previously, he served as MSPB's General Counsel and as the agency's acting chief executive and administrative officer. Before joining MSPB, Mr. Leavitt served at the Office of Special Counsel as the Principal Deputy Special Counsel, including time as Acting Special Counsel. Prior to OSC, he worked…
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