Past Events
Elite Participation in Sociopolitical Reforms
Graduate Student Workshop
PCPSE 335 (AMC Conference Room)
Hybrid: Zoom
This session examines how elites adapt to significant sociopolitical changes. The two presenters will interrogate how elites shape state-building and social reform focusing on the role of power and ideology. Lunch provided. Click here to register. Link to papers will be provided…
Conversation with Congresswoman Madeleine Dean
PCPSE Forum (Room 250)
The Penn Political Union, along with the Penn Dems, invites you to a conversation with Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-4). Dinner provided.
Economics and Well-Being
Annual Theme: The Politics of Well-Being
PCPSE 250 (The Forum)
Economic policy isn’t just about numbers—it’s about people. This session delves into the economic foundations of well-being, from labor protections and social safety nets to the politics of universal basic income.
All-Parties Debate: Fall 2025
PCPSE Auditorium (010)
133 S. 36th Street
The Penn Political Union presents the All-Parties Debate on Thursday, November 20, at 7pm between PENN DEMOCRATS, PENN COLLEGE REPUBLICANS, and PENN FOR LIBERTY. Join us over dinner in discussing the most pressing issues of our time.
"Fake News" and Media Literacy in an Unequal Democracy
Online Event: Zoom
Join the Andrea Mitchell Center's Capitalism, Socialism, and Democracy's Series for a discussion with Anthony DiMaggio about media literacy, class, and democracy. We will explore questions such as "fake news," and how it can be countered through improved media literacy.