Government Department Events   

WHY IS IT SO VIRAL? Three aspects of information sharing in online environments during war

Thursday, 4/17, 4:30 PM, FCPA 001

Dr. Aya Yadlin’s research and teaching are concerned with the meeting place between culture, politics, and new media. Yadlin-Segal’s research projects critically explore the role online media platforms (social networking sites, digital radio, memes, hashtags, mobile applications and more) play in our post-modern lives by focusing on processes of identity construction and cultural negotiations in global contexts.

Flyer for Yadlin Talk

Coffee and Conversation with Chief Justice David Thomson '91 of the New Mexico Supreme Court

Monday 4/21, 4:30-5:45 PM, FCPA 101

Chief Justice Thomson '91 serves on the New Mexico Supreme Court and has undergraduate degrees in both Economics and Government. Lear  more about his journey from Wesleyan to the bench over coffee!

 

Pizza with a Professor: Featuring Sarah Wiliarty

The 2025 German Election: A Turning Point for Europe's Political Landscape

Thursday, May 1, 12-1 PM, FCPA 100

Learn about a faculty member's research and, teaching philosophies, and journey to become a professor. Pizza with a Professor is a wonderful way to get to know faculty outside the classroom over pizza. 

The next Pizza with a Professor will take place on Thursday, May 1, will feature Sarah Wiliarty, Associate Professor of Government. She will give a talk on The 2025 German Election: A Turning Point for Europe's Political Landscape.

Wiliarty Talk flyer

GOVT 329 and GOVT 333 Poster Session

Tuesday, May 6, 12- 1 PM, FCPA Forum

All are welcome to attend the poster session featuring research done by students in GOVT 329 and 333.