Past Events
133 S. 36th Street, Auditorium (Lower Level)
Ronald O. Perelman Center for Political Science and Economics
Penn-exclusive event for students, faculty and staff: PENN ID REQUIRED FOR ENTRY
Food and drink provided
What does it take to become a politician? How do you induce effective political change? Learn the tips, tools, and tricks-of-the-trade at this master class; a must-go for any Penn student interested in someday running for office. The Penn Political Union and the Andrea Mitchell Center for the Study of Democracy would like to welcome Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA 6th District) as she teaches a master class on politics at the University of Pennsylvania.
U.S. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan is the representative for Pennsylvania's 6th congressional district, located in the suburbs of Philadelphia. A politician, engineer, businesswoman, teacher, and former United States Air Force officer, she has dedicated her life to serving the United States of America. She currently serves on the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and the Committee on Small Businesses.
PPU Talk: Politics Master Class with Chrissy Houlahan
133 S. 36th Street, Auditorium (Lower Level)
Ronald O. Perelman Center for Political Science and Economics
Penn-exclusive event for students, faculty and staff: PENN ID REQUIRED FOR ENTRY
Food and drink provided
What does it take to become a politician? How do you induce effective political change? Learn the tips, tools, and tricks-of-the-trade at this master class; a must-go for any Penn student interested in someday running for office. The Penn Political Union and the Andrea Mitchell Center for the Study of Democracy would like to welcome Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA 6th District) as she teaches a master class on politics at the University of Pennsylvania.
U.S. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan is the representative for Pennsylvania's 6th congressional district, located in the suburbs of Philadelphia. A politician, engineer, businesswoman, teacher, and former United States Air Force officer, she has dedicated her life to serving the United States of America. She currently serves on the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and the Committee on Small Businesses.
Free and open to the public
Co-sponsored by the Penn Government and Politics Association, Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science Honor Society, and the Penn Wharton Public Policy Initiative.
Join the five parties of the Penn Political Union for an impassioned debate as they consider the following resolution:
"The US should lend political and economic support to the Hong Kong protesters." Welcome to the start of a new semester and a great year for the Union filled with fiery debate, interesting speakers, and new perspectives.
PPU Debate - Should the US Support the Hong Kong Protesters?
Free and open to the public
Co-sponsored by the Penn Government and Politics Association, Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science Honor Society, and the Penn Wharton Public Policy Initiative.
Join the five parties of the Penn Political Union for an impassioned debate as they consider the following resolution:
"The US should lend political and economic support to the Hong Kong protesters." Welcome to the start of a new semester and a great year for the Union filled with fiery debate, interesting speakers, and new perspectives.
12th Annual Mitchell Center Undergraduate Research Conference
Forum (Room 250), Ronald O. Perelman Center for Political Science and Economics
Map / Accessibility / Lunch Provided / Free and open to the public
Free and open to the public
Co-sponsored by the Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science Honor Society, The Jack Miller Center, and the Penn Wharton Public Policy Initiative.
Join the five parties of the Penn Political Union for an impassioned debate as they consider the following resolution:
“Race-based affirmative action should be continued in the college admissions process."
PPU Debate - Should We Continue to Use Race-Based Affirmative Action in College Admissions?
Free and open to the public
Co-sponsored by the Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science Honor Society, The Jack Miller Center, and the Penn Wharton Public Policy Initiative.
Join the five parties of the Penn Political Union for an impassioned debate as they consider the following resolution:
“Race-based affirmative action should be continued in the college admissions process."
World Forum, Perry World House (3803 Locust Walk) Map / Accessibility
Co-sponsors: Perry World House, the Center for Africana Studies at Penn, and the Department of Africana Studies
Please register for the event here.
IS IT TIME FOR AMERICANS TO DRAW INSPIRATION from movements against authoritarianism that have emerged around the world in places such as Togo – or rather, should we strive for a politics of civility and accommodation to forestall a slide into crisis and, in consequence, the very authoritarianism we fear?
Farida Nabourema, Togolese Activist and Blogger
Jeb Bush, Former Florida Governor and Penn Presidential Professor of Practice
Moderated by Mitchell Orenstein, Penn Russian and East European Studies
How Should Citizens Resist Authoritarian Rule? (Farida Nabourema, Jeb Bush)
World Forum, Perry World House (3803 Locust Walk) Map / Accessibility
Co-sponsors: Perry World House, the Center for Africana Studies at Penn, and the Department of Africana Studies
Please register for the event here.
IS IT TIME FOR AMERICANS TO DRAW INSPIRATION from movements against authoritarianism that have emerged around the world in places such as Togo – or rather, should we strive for a politics of civility and accommodation to forestall a slide into crisis and, in consequence, the very authoritarianism we fear?
Farida Nabourema, Togolese Activist and Blogger
Jeb Bush, Former Florida Governor and Penn Presidential Professor of Practice
Moderated by Mitchell Orenstein, Penn Russian and East European Studies
