American Democracy Project

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...
Announcement    Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Please join us this Wednesday. Nov. 19, in the Pat Peterson Museum Education Room of Russell Library from 12 until 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 “Is philanthropy always good?”The following articles may be referenced during the discussion so feel free to read them ahead of time:Why Carnegie Libraries Are Getting $10,000 Checks: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/22/nyregion/carnegie-libraries-checks.html?searchResultPosition=8A...
Event    Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Please join us this Wednesday. Nov. 19, in the Pat Peterson Museum Education Room of Russell Library from 12 until 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 “Is philanthropy always good?”The following articles may be referenced during the discussion so feel free to read them ahead of time:Why Carnegie Libraries Are Getting $10,000 Checks: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/22/nyregion/carnegie-libraries-checks.html?searchResultPosition=8A...
Announcement    Monday, November 10, 2025
Please join us Wednesday, Nov. 12,  in the Pat Peterson Museum Education Room of Russell Library from 12 until 12:50 p.m. for this week's Times Talk facilitated by Professor of Public Health Dr. Scott Butler on "The anti-vaccination movement: An ideology that threatens global and domestic health."Times Talk at Georgia College & State University is celebrating 20 continuous years as the first in the nation college weekly facilitated campus-wide conversation series on current and significant...
Event    Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Please join us Wednesday, Nov. 12,  in the Pat Peterson Museum Education Room of Russell Library from 12 until 12:50 p.m. for this week's Times Talk facilitated by Professor of Public Health Dr. Scott Butler on "The anti-vaccination movement: An ideology that threatens global and domestic health."Times Talk at Georgia College & State University is celebrating 20 continuous years as the first in the nation college weekly facilitated campus-wide conversation series on current and significant...
Announcement    Monday, November 3, 2025
Please join us Wednesday, Nov. 5, 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. Stephanie McClure and sociology seniors presenting their research on "Does it matter who goes where to college?"The following articles may be referenced during the discussion: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2018/04/13/opinion/college-recruitment-rich-white.html,https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/03/learning/what-students-are-saying-about-college-for-all.html?searchResultPosition=55...
Event    Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Please join us Wednesday, Nov. 5, 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. Stephanie McClure and sociology seniors presenting their research on "Does it matter who goes where to college?"The following articles may be referenced during the discussion: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2018/04/13/opinion/college-recruitment-rich-white.html,https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/03/learning/what-students-are-saying-about-college-for-all.html?searchResultPosition=55...
Announcement    Monday, October 27, 2025
Please join us this Wednesday, Oct. 29, 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 MSCM senior Addison Smith on "Can You Quit TikTok?"The following articles may be referenced during the discussion: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/02/24/opinion/tiktok-users-focus-group.html?rsrc=flt&unlocked_article_code=1.wk8.o_gn.SReaWizhfRDj&smid=url-shareandhttps://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/18/technology/what-if-no-one-misses-tiktok.html?unlocked_article_code=1.wk8.Zl9B.Jpmz6AYbjT5W&smid=url-share.Times...