September 2017
October 2017
Women’s Rights are Human Rights
Enjoy panels on gender equality, European women's rights and more in the day-long workshop on women's rights. Continental breakfast, lunch, and coffee/refreshments will be served. 9:30 - 10:00 Continental Breakfast & Coffee 10:00 - 10:50 Giselle Balfour, Fahmida Afroz, David Okech (Social Work, University of Georgia) "Factors impacting the reintegration of trafficked women in Ghana" 11:00 - 11:50 Danny Hill (International Affairs, University of Georgia) "Improving Measures of Gender Equality" 12:00 - 12:50 Lunch 1:00 - 1:50 Laura Huber (Political…
Find out more »November 2017
Dr. RaJade Berry-James on “Diversity & Inclusion”
Join us for the first speaker in the speaker series titled "The State of Diversity in Government and Public Service: Impact on Communities and Implications for Research and Practice." Dr. RaJade Berry-James, Professor of Public Administration at North Carolina State University will be speaking on "Diversity & Inclusion: Promising Practices and Breakthrough Approaches in Higher Education."
Find out more »February 2018
Dr. Susan Gooden talk on “Race and Social Equity”
Join us for our second speaker in the speaker series titled "The State of Diversity in Government and Public Service: Impact on Communities and Implications for Research and Practice." Dr. Susan Gooden, Professor of Public Administration at the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs at Virginia Commonwealth University will be speaking on "Race and Social Equity: A Nervous Area of Government."
Find out more »Parthemos Lecture presented by Dr. Janet M. Box-Steffensmeier
2018 George S. Parthemos Lecture presented by Dr. Janet M. Box-Steffensmeier "The Importance of Studying Difference and Change in the Social Sciences” Baldwin Hall, Pinnacle Room (480) Thursday, February 22, 2017 3:30 - 4:30 pm The Department of Political Science in the School of Public and International Affairs welcomes Dr. Janet M. Box-Steffensmeier, Vernal Riffe Professor of Political Science and Professor of Sociology by courtesy at The Ohio State University. She is an award-winning scholar of political methodology, a member of…
Find out more »March 2018
Elizabeth Beaumont: “We the Contentious People: The Civic Constitution and Popular Constitutionalism in the American Grain”
The American Founding Group is hosting Elizabeth Beaumont from UC Santa Cruz.
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SPIA Alumni & Career Series: Ms. Vallera Gibson Diplomat-in-Residence
SPIA Student Affairs welcomes Vallera Gibson to UGA. Gibson is a career Foreign Service officer with 15 years of government service. She began as a Management Career Track Officer and has previously served as a Vice Consul and Economic Officer in Haiti (2008-2010), Public Diplomacy Officer in Conakry, Guinea (2010-2012) and Management Officer in Brazzaville, Congo (2013-2015). She began her professional career as an Army officer and worked in the pharmaceutical industry before joining the U.S. State Department. Come and learn more…
Find out more »Political Science Summer Internship Credit Class Orientation
Are you going to do an internship this summer? Are you planning to apply to add a credit component in political science? If yes, then you should plan to attend the Summer Internship Meeting next Thursday, the 26th, at 2 pm in Baldwin 402. The meeting is required for all students seeking credit for an internship this summer in political science (POLS) courses. At the meeting, you’ll meet your intern faculty sponsor and review the academic requirements for the…
Find out more »September 2018
Speaker Series Visitor: Cindy Kam
Dr. Cindy Kam, Associate Chair of the Department of Political Science at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN, will give a research talk titled “Modern sexism in modern times: Public opinion in the #MeToo era.”
Find out more »CANCELLED: SPIA Donor Appreciation Tailgate
CANCELLED Due to the time change of the football game this Saturday, September 15, the 4pm SPIA Donor Appreciation Tailgate has been cancelled. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. We greatly appreciate the support you provide to SPIA, and we look forward to celebrating with you at future events. -- SPIA DONOR APPRECIATION TAILGATE In appreciation of your support of the School of Public and International Affairs, we invite you to a tailgate before the UGA vs.…
Find out more »“Emerging Issues in Political Science Speaker Series” with Roberto Carlos
Dr. Roberto Carlos is currently a postdoctoral research fellow at the Center for the Study of Ethnicity, Race, and Immigration at the University of Pennsylvania. His research interests include representation, Latinx Politics, political behavior, political socialization, immigration, representation, and public opinion.
Find out more »Dr. Peskowitz “How Does Racial Representation Affect School District Outcomes?”
Join us as we hear Dr. Zachary Peskowitz, Assistant Professor at Emory University, share his research findings on the topic of racial representation and school district outcomes. Abstract: We employ a regression discontinuity design leveraging school board election outcomes to investigate how the racial composition of California school boards affects school district administration and student achievement. Motivated by theoretical models of collective decisionmaking, we separately estimate the effect of increasing minority membership by a single win, an election swinging the board…
Find out more »“Emerging Issues in Political Science Speaker Series” with Gbemende Johnson
Dr. Gbemende Johnson is an Assistant Professor of Government at Hamilton College in New York. Dr. Johnson’s research interests include American institutions, judicial politics, and executive branch politics. Dr. Johnson’s talk is titled “Risky Business? Agency Politicization, Public Participation, and Federal Rulemaking.”
Find out more »January 2019
PADP Speaker: Dr. Frederick Gooding
Dr. Gooding Jr. PADP Speaker Public Administration and Policy invites you to join us on Thursday, January 24th for a talk by Dr. Frederick Gooding Jr.. Dr. Gooding is Assistant Professor of African American Studies in the Honors College at Texas Christian University. The talk is titled: "American Dream Deferred: Untold Stories of African American Federal Workers Post WWII." The talk will be in the Pinnacle Room (on the 4th floor of Baldwin Hall) at 1:30pm on Thursday, January 24th.…
Find out more »February 2019
Research Presentation: Mona Vakilifathi
Please join PADP Wednesday, February 27th in the Pinnacle Room for a research presentation from Mona Vakilifathi, Assistant Professor of Public Service from NYU’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service. Do Electorally-Vulnerable Legislators Grant More or Less Statutory Discretion? What is the effect of a change in individual-level electoral competition on a reelection-seeking legislator’s statutory discretion to the bureaucracy? I utilize a within-subject natural experiment in the California State Legislature during the 2011-12 regular legislative session. I test…
Find out more »April 2019
MPA Spring Visitation Day
Visitation day is an opportunity to get an inside look into our MPA program and get a feel for it before you begin. Both prospective applicants, as well as those already accepted, are encouraged to attend. Throughout the day you will learn about our MPA degree, as well as meet and mingle with faculty, students, and alumni of our internationally renowned graduate program. Not only are we offering you an outstanding education, we are also providing you with a community…
Find out more »George S. Parthemos Lecture
Charles Stewart III Kenan Sahin Distinguished Professor of Political Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology “American Elections since 2000: Getting Better, but Not Feeling Better About It” George S. Parthemos Lecture April 26, 3:30 p.m., Baldwin Hall, Room 480 Stewart is a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. His research and teaching areas include congressional politics, elections and American political development. His current research about Congress touches on the historical development of committees, origins of partisan polarization and…
Find out more »August 2019
PADP Welcome Reception
Current PADP students, faculty, and staff are invited to join the Department of Public Administration and Policy for hors d'oeuvres and beverages as we kick off a new academic year! Please RSVP by August 12th here or to [email protected] 2019 Welcome Reception Invite
Find out more »September 2019
Portrait Unveiling and Reception for Thomas P. Lauth
PADP Coffee Hour with Students, Faculty, and Staff
Join us in Baldwin Hall's Pinnacle room (on the fourth floor) for a Public Administration and Policy student, faculty, and staff coffee hour on Tuesday, September 10th 1:30-3 p.m. Drop by before or after class to grab some coffee and a sweet treat and say hello to your classmates and professors! RSVP to [email protected]
Find out more »SPIA Double Dawgs Information Meeting
SPIA will host an information meeting for students interested in Double Dawgs programs in SPIA. Representatives from the MA, MIP, and MPA programs, as well as the SPIA Office of Student Affairs will share information about the individual programs and how Double Dawgs programs work within the overall program of study. If you are curious about Double Dawgs in SPIA or want to do Double Dawgs, or have any questions about it at all, this event should answer some of…
Find out more »October 2019
Local Government Career Panel
Local Government Career Panel-Oct. 4 Flyer Join us Friday, October 4th at 9:30am for a panel on local government careers, featuring Savannah Mayor pro-Tem Carol Bell. Seating is limited, so be sure to RSVP to [email protected]. See the flyer for more details.
Find out more »November 2019
Graduate Student Workshop: “Conducting Mass and Elite Surveys” presented by Nicholas Kerr
"Conducting Mass and Elite Surveys" (with a focus on the 2019 Nigerian Elections as an example) Nicholas Kerr, Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of Florida, will present a Graduate Student Workshop and Research Presentation as part of the SPIA Speakers Series on Friday, November 15.
Find out more »Research Presentation: “Do You Know Who Counts Your Votes? Election Commissions and Popular Legitimacy of African Elections” presented by Nicholas Kerr
"Do You Know Who Counts Your Votes? Election Commissions and Popular Legitimacy of African Elections." Nicholas Kerr, Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of Florida, will present a Graduate Student Workshop and Research Presentation as part of the SPIA Speakers Series on Friday, November 15.
Find out more »March 2020
POSTPONED Reception: Executive Leadership Institute for the National Forum for Black Public Administrators
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED WITH A FUTURE DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED. MPA students are invited to attend this reception for the Executive Leadership Institute (ELI) for the National Forum for Black Public Administrators. Come network, share, and have some hors d'oeuvres Thursday, March 26 5:00-6:30pm Baldwin Hall, Pinnacle Room (480) Cosponsored by Carl Vinson Institute of Government If you plan to attend please RSVP to [email protected]
Find out more »CANCELED – Visitation Day
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. UPDATE: We will be hosting an Virtual Information Session on Monday, March 23rd at noon. Join at the link here: https://zoom.us/j/961074856 This will include details about the program along with a Q & A session with our MPA Director Dr. Eric Zeemering and MPA Recruitment & Career Services Coordinator Aaron Redman. For those of you who tuned in for the previous webinar last month, this version will offer additional content related to…
Find out more »October 2021
PADP Coffee Hour
Join PADP students, faculty, staff, and colleagues for networking and coffee. Relax before class, grab some coffee and a treat while you connect with PADP faculty and students. All PADP Students Welcome! Wednesday, October 6th, 2:30-3:30pm -- Drop-in as you have time! *RSVP by Noon Tuesday, September 28th at the link: https://ugeorgia.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3xbwYHd3jrnh8Oi
Find out more »November 2021
PADP International Coffee Hour
PADP is pleased to invite you to our International Coffee Hour on Wednesday, November 17th, 2:30-3:30pm in the Baldwin Hall Pinnacle Room. All PADP students, faculty, and staff are invited as we celebrate our international students while offering an opportunity to network. In the international spirit, to go along with our coffee, we will have cake from Sweetie Pie by Savie, a local Asian-infused bakery. Please RSVP now if you think you may attend. You can drop by or hang…
Find out more »December 2021
Public Administration and Policy Fall 2021 Graduation Reception
Public Administration and Policy will be holding it's Fall 2021 Graduation Reception on Thursday, December 16th, 2-4pm in the Baldwin Hall Pinnacle Room. All graduating PADP students as well as PADP faculty and staff are invited. Please RSVP by Tuesday, December 7th.
Find out more »March 2022
MPA Visitation Day
Come and hear how the School of Public and International Affairs at UGA will prepare you for a career in the government and nonprofit sectors! Visitation day is an opportunity to get an inside look into our MPA program and get a feel for it before you begin. Both prospective applicants, as well as those already accepted, are encouraged to attend. Throughout this session you will learn about our MPA degree, as well as hear from faculty, students, and alumni…
Find out more »April 2022
Universal Voting in the United States
This event considers the case for full electoral participation in the United States—and whether universal voting is best achieved through a requirement to vote, similar to what Australia has used since 1924. The event brings to campus E.J. Dionne, a Washington Post columnist and Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution, and Miles Rapoport, a former Secretary of the State of Connecticut and current Senior Practice Fellow in American Democracy at the Harvard Kennedy School. E.J. and Miles will be discussing their new book, 100% Democracy: The Case for Universal Voting. The…
Find out more »October 2022
PADP October Coffee Hour
Join PADP on Monday October 17th at 3pm in the Baldwin Hall Pinnacle Room (480) for networking, coffee, snacks, and a good time! PADP students, faculty, and staff welcome to drop in or stay for the entire hour!
Find out more »November 2022
CITS Global Decisions Series: Darrell M. Blocker
The CITS Global Decisions Lecture Series presents former CIA Deputy Director for Counterterrorism Darrell M. Blocker on “The Efficacy of Kindness in the National Security Realm.” Darrell M. Blocker is a 1986 graduate of the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences with a degree in Psychology. He is an active member of the UGA Mentoring Program and he delivered a TEDxUGA talk in April 2022 entitled “LISTEN MORE, SPEAK LESS: LESSONS IN KINDNESS FROM A CIA OPERATIVE." Darrell was a…
Find out more »MPA Visitation Day
Join Public Administration and Policy for our Visitation Day and learn how you can prepare for the next step in your career by earning your Master of Public Administration (MPA) at UGA in Athens or Gwinnett from a Public Affairs School ranked 3rd in the nation! Visitation day is an opportunity to get an inside look into our MPA program and get a feel for it before you begin. Both prospective applicants, as well as those already accepted, are encouraged…
Find out more »PADP International Coffee Hour
Join us as we celebrate International Education Week! PADP will be hosting our International Coffee Hour on Monday, November14 in the Pinnacle Room 3-4pm. All PADP students, faculty, and staff are invited and this coffee hour will have a focus on international education and our international students. Drop in as you have time or stay for the entire hour and enjoy a special international treat and good conversation!
Find out more »Dunn Lecture with Derrick Anderson
Join Public Administration and Policy for our Fall 2022 Dunn Lecture on Wednesday, November 16th. We will be in the Baldwin Hall Pinnacle Room at 2pm for Derrick Anderson's presentation "Public administration, innovation, and the future of higher education: Perspectives from campus and the capitol.” Derrick is the Senior Vice President of Learning and Engagement at American Council on Education. For more information, you can visit Derrick Anderson's biography.
Find out more »January 2023
CITS Global Decision Series: Adesoji Adelaja
The Center for International Trade and Security presents the second installment of the 2022-2023 Global Decisions Lecture Series featuring a lecture by Dr. Adesoji Adelaja, John A. Hannah Distinguished Professor in Land Policy at Michigan State University. Dr. Soji Adelaja was named the John A. Hannah Distinguished Professor in Land Policy at Michigan State University in 2004. Until April 2011, he served as director of the Land Policy Institute, which he founded in 2006. In that capacity, he also served…
Find out more »February 2023
CITS Global Decision Series: Mary Waters
The Center for International Trade and Security presents the third installment of the 2022-2023 Global Decisions Lecture Series featuring a lecture "The Importance of Subnational Engagements to Global Affairs" by Mary Waters, Deputy Commissioner, International Trade, Georgia Department of Economic Development. Since 2015, Mary Waters has served as Deputy Commissioner, International Trade for the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD). In this role, she oversees the state’s International Trade program, which provides services that contribute to the expansion of Georgia’s…
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CITS Global Decision Series: Mackenzie Eaglen
The Center for International Trade and Security presents the fourth installment of the 2022-2023 Global Decisions Lecture Series featuring a lecture "The Bulldogs of the Budget: Fighting for the Scraps of Hard Power" by Mackenzie Eaglen, Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute. Mackenzie Eaglen is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), where she works on defense strategy, defense budgets, and military readiness. She is also a regular guest lecturer at universities, a member of the board of…
Find out more »Spring MPA Visitation Day
Friday, March 24th, 10am-5pm MPA Visitation Day Come and hear how we will prepare you for a career in the government and nonprofit sectors! Visitation day is an opportunity to get an inside look into our MPA program and get a feel for it before you begin. Both prospective applicants, as well as those already accepted, are encouraged to attend. Throughout this session you will learn about our MPA degree, as well as hear from faculty, students, and alumni of…
Find out more »August 2023
PAD August Networking Coffee Hour
PADP students, faculty and staff: Join us for coffee hour Wednesday, August 30, 3-4pm! Drop in as you have time or stay for the entire hour. Network with fellow students, faculty, and staff while enjoying refreshment! Representatives of the UGA Georgia Students for Public Administration (GSPA) will be there. Stop by to speak with them and ask questions about this student organization!
Find out more »September 2023
GLOBIS Spring Study Abroad Info Session
Information session for prospective Study Away students featuring SPIA's Spring Study Abroad programs. For questions or accommodation requests, please contact Jessica Dick at 706/542-2729 or [email protected]
Find out more »PADP September Networking Coffee Hour
PADP students, faculty, and staff: Join us for coffee hour Thursday, September 21, 2:45-3:45pm! Drop in as you have time or stay for the entire hour. Network with fellow students, faculty, and staff while enjoying refreshment! Representatives of the UGA chapter of International City/County Management Association (ICMA) will be there. Stop by to speak with them and ask questions about this student organization.
Find out more »2023 George S. Parthemos Lecture
George S. Parthemos Lecture presented by Dr. Cristina Bicchieri S.J. Patterson Harvie Professor of Social Thought and Comparative Ethics University of Pennsylvania WHEN: Friday, September 29, 2023 3:00 pm WHERE: Baldwin Hall Pinnacle Room (480) 355 S. Jackson Street Athens, GA 30602 This lecture series is named after George S. Parthemos, who served the University of Georgia with great distinction for over 30 years until his death in 1984. During that time he served as Head of the Department of Political…
Find out more »October 2023
GLOBIS Spring Study Abroad Info Session
Information session for prospective Study Away students featuring SPIA's Spring Study Abroad programs. For questions or accommodation requests, please contact Jessica Dick at 706/542-2729 or [email protected]
Find out more »PADP October Networking Coffee Hour
PADP students, faculty, and staff: Join us for coffee hour Tuesday, October 10, 2:45-3:45pm in the Pinnacle Room! Drop in as you have time, or stay for the entire hour. Network with fellow students, faculty, and staff while enjoying refreshment! Representatives of the UGA chapter of Young Nonprofit Professionals Network (YNPN) will be there. Stop by to speak with them and ask questions about this student organization.
Find out more »SPIA Methods Colloquium
Tuesday, October 10. 4-5pm. Pinnacle Room. • Jason Anastasopoulos. “How to incorporate ChatGPT into your research workflow.” • Organizational Meeting
Find out more »Fall MPA Visitation Day
Friday, October 20th, 10am-5pm MPA Visitation Day Come and hear how we will prepare you for a career in the government and nonprofit sectors! Visitation day is an opportunity to get an inside look into our MPA program and get a feel for it before you begin. Both prospective applicants, as well as those already accepted, are encouraged to attend. Throughout this session you will learn about our MPA degree, as well as hear from faculty, students, and alumni of…
Find out more »November 2023
SPIA Methods Colloquium
Tuesday, November 7. 4-5pm. Pinnacle Room. • Joe Ornstein. “The text2data package: Large Language Models for text analysis”
Find out more »PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION & POLICY PHD PROGRAM INFORMATION COFFEE HOUR – NOVEMBER 15
Join us for an informational coffee hour about UGA's Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Public Administration & Policy. Talk with faculty and current students. Ask questions, lean about the program, and how to apply. Faculty member and PhD Program Director Dr. Katherine Willoughby will be there to answer all your questions. We will be in Baldwin Hall Pinnacle Room (480) 3-4:30pm! Learn more on our website!
Find out more »PADP International Education Week Coffee Hour
Join PADP for International Coffee Hour Thursday, November 16 in the Pinnacle room 2:45-3:45. To celebrate International Education Week, we will be focusing on international Education and our international students! Come network with PADP students, faculty, and staff and enjoy and international treat with your coffee!
Find out more »December 2023
Public Administration & Policy Fall Graduation Reception
Public Administration and Policy invites our graduating students and their families as well as faculty and staff to celebrate the achievements of our December Grads! Weill be in the Pinnacle room (Baldwin Hall 480) Thursday, December 14 from 2 to 4 pm! Please RSVP at this link if you plan to attend.
Find out more »January 2024
PADP Coffee Hour
PADP students, faculty, and staff: Join us for a Networking coffee hour Tuesday, January 23, 2:45-3:45pm in the Baldwin Hall Pinnacle Room (480)! Drop in as you have time or stay for the entire hour. Network with fellow students, faculty, and staff while enjoying refreshment!
Find out more »February 2024
PADP Networking Coffee Hour
PADP students, faculty, staff, and alumni: Join us for a Networking coffee hour Monday, February 12, 3-4pm in the Baldwin Hall Pinnacle Room (480)! Drop in as you have time or stay for the entire hour. Network with fellow students, faculty, and staff while enjoying refreshment!
Find out more »SPIA Career Services Presentation
How to Ace a Job Interview 2pm - Pinnacle Room - Baldwin Hall
Find out more »CITS Global Decisions Lecture Series: Dr. Maleeka Glover on “Redefining National Security”
The CITS Global Decisions Lecture Series presents Dr. Maleeka Glover, Social Epidemiologist & Executive Director, Women of Color Advancing Peace, Security and Conflict Transformation (WCAPS). She will discuss "Redefining National Security." For the past 20 years, Dr. Maleeka Glover has worked across many areas of public health and emergency management, and is a Social Epidemiologist by training. She has held positions with CDC, WHO, in addition to several academic institutions. She provides training on strategic leadership and works to develop…
Find out more »March 2024
PADP Coffee Hour
PADP students, alumni, faculty, and staff: Join us for a networking coffee hour Monday, March 11, 3-4pm in the Pinnacle Room (Baldwin Hall 480)! Drop in as you have time or stay for the entire hour. Network with fellow students, faculty, and staff while enjoying refreshment!
Find out more »MPA Program Visitation Day
Get an inside look into UGA's Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree as you learn about our internationally renowned graduate program and hear from faculty, students, & alumni. Register today for Visitation Day! Come and hear how we will prepare you for a career in the government and nonprofit sectors! Visitation day is an opportunity to get an inside look into our MPA program and get a feel for it before you begin. Both prospective applicants, as well as those…
Find out more »SPIA Career Services Presentation
What’s It Like to Work for a Non-Profit, and How do I Get the Job? 2pm - Pinnacle Room, Balwin Hall
Find out more »CITS Global Decisions Lecture Series: Dr. Bradley Parks on “Monitoring and Evaluating the World’s Largest Official Source of International Development Finance”
The CITS Global Decisions Lecture Series presents Dr. Bradley Parks, Executive Director of AidData and Research Faculty at the College of William and Mary’s Institute for the Theory and Practice of International Relations. He will discuss "Monitoring and Evaluating the World's Largest Official Source of International Development Finance." Dr. Bradley Parks is Executive Director of AidData and Research Faculty at the College of William and Mary’s Institute for the Theory and Practice of International Relations. His research on the allocation…
Find out more »April 2024
South Korea’s KDI School of Public Policy and Management International Admissions Information Session
Information session for KDI School of Public Policy and Management International Admission for academic Master's programs: Public Policy (MPP) Development Policy (MDP) Public Management (MPM) Data Science for Public Policy and Management (MDS) Inquiries can be sent to: [email protected] Register for the April 4 information session here
Find out more »PADP Networking Coffee Hour *Graduate Appreciation Week*
The week of April 1 is Graduate Student Appreciation Week! PADP will be celebrating our Graduate students all week. We invite you to join us for prizes, snacks, coffee, and networking throughout the week. Take a break and stop by to try for a prize during our Spin-to-Win sessions through the week and/or join us for a networking coffee hour on Thursday, April 4 (we will have a special treat for you!). We will be giving our Gwinnett students a…
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