American Democracy Project

Announcement    Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Please join us this Wednesday, Feb. 18, in the Pat Peterson Museum Education Room of Russell Library from 12 to 12:50 p.m. for this week's Times Talk facilitated by Dr. Matheson Sanchez, assistant professor of Criminal Justice on "Federal Agents, Use of Force and Police Legitimacy."The following article may be referenced during the discussion: "‘It’s All Just Going Down the Toilet’: Police Chiefs Fume at ICE Tactics"https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/us/its-all-just-going-down-the-toilet-police-chiefs-fume-at-ice-tactics.html?unlocked_article_code=1.K1A.pG5D.o5Rl4iPa8N6F&smid=url-share.Times...
Event    Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Please join us this Wednesday, Feb. 18, in the Pat Peterson Museum Education Room of Russell Library from 12 to 12:50 p.m. for this week's Times Talk facilitated by Dr. Matheson Sanchez, assistant professor of Criminal Justice on "Federal Agents, Use of Force and Police Legitimacy."The following article may be referenced during the discussion: "‘It’s All Just Going Down the Toilet’: Police Chiefs Fume at ICE Tactics"https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/us/its-all-just-going-down-the-toilet-police-chiefs-fume-at-ice-tactics.html?unlocked_article_code=1.K1A.pG5D.o5Rl4iPa8N6F&smid=url-share.Times...
Announcement    Monday, February 9, 2026
Please join us this Wednesday, Feb. 11, in the Pat Peterson Museum Education Room of Russell Library from 12 to 12:50 p.m. for this week's Times Talk facilitated by Dean of the University Library and Professor of Library Science Dr. Shaundra Walker on "Black History: Whose responsibility is it to collect and preserve it?"The following articles may be referenced during the discussion: A Mecca for Black History Turns 100: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/12/arts/schomburg-black-culture-nypl.html?smid=url-share.New...
Event    Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Please join us this Wednesday, Feb. 11, in the Pat Peterson Museum Education Room of Russell Library from 12 to 12:50 p.m. for this week's Times Talk facilitated by Dean of the University Library and Professor of Library Science Dr. Shaundra Walker on "Black History: Whose responsibility is it to collect and preserve it?"The following articles may be referenced during the discussion: A Mecca for Black History Turns 100: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/12/arts/schomburg-black-culture-nypl.html?smid=url-share.New...
Announcement    Monday, February 2, 2026
Please join us this Wednesday, Feb. 4, in the Pat Peterson Museum Education Room of Russell Library from 12 until 12:50 p.m. for Times Talk facilitated by Department Chair and Professor of English Dr. Adam Wood on "Free Speech, Academic Freedom and Our Contemporary Moment."The following article may be referenced during the discussion; https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/16/arts/academic-freedom-harvard-universities.html.Times Talk at Georgia College is celebrating 20 continuous years as...
Event    Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Please join us this Wednesday, Feb. 4, in the Pat Peterson Museum Education Room of Russell Library from 12 until 12:50 p.m. for Times Talk facilitated by Department Chair and Professor of English Dr. Adam Wood on "Free Speech, Academic Freedom and Our Contemporary Moment."The following article may be referenced during the discussion; https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/16/arts/academic-freedom-harvard-universities.html.Times Talk at Georgia College is celebrating 20 continuous years as...
Announcement    Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Please consider facilitating a discussion for Times Talk this semester on a topic of your choice to help us celebrate its 20th anniversary as a Georgia College & State University campus tradition and nationally innovative civic-engagement program. Times Talks take place in the Pat Peterson Museum Education Room in Russell library from noon to 12:50 p.m. on any of the following dates:  Jan. 28, Feb. 4, Feb. 11, Feb. 18, March 4, March 11, March 25, April 1 and April 22. Become part...
Announcement    Monday, January 12, 2026
The American Democracy Project at Georgia College & State University requests your support for another semester of engaging weekly discussions on topics of local and/or global public interest in any discipline or field. Times Talk is celebrating its 20th anniversary as a Georgia College & State University campus tradition and nationally innovative civic-engagement program by providing a space in Russell Library for interested community members to gather from noon-12:50 p.m. each Wednesday...
Announcement    Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Please join us this Wednesday, Dec 3,  in the Pat Peterson Museum Education Room of Russell Library from 12-12:50 p.m. for this week's Times Talk facilitated by GCSU Director of News and Media Relations Amanda Respess on World AIDS Day and current public health communication.NYT Reference Article: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/25/health/hiv-lenacapavir-vaccine-trump-cuts-africa.html?unlocked_article_code=1.5k8.U5VG.ysUVtOFlsouq&smid=nytcore-ios-shareTimes Talk at Georgia College...
Event    Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Please join us this Wednesday, Dec 3,  in the Pat Peterson Museum Education Room of Russell Library from 12-12:50 p.m. for this week's Times Talk facilitated by GCSU Director of News and Media Relations Amanda Respess on World AIDS Day and current public health communication.NYT Reference Article: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/25/health/hiv-lenacapavir-vaccine-trump-cuts-africa.html?unlocked_article_code=1.5k8.U5VG.ysUVtOFlsouq&smid=nytcore-ios-shareTimes Talk at Georgia College...