American Democracy Project

Event    Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Join us this Wednesday, April 17, at noon in Russell Library, room 241, for Times Talk co-facilitated by Professor of Environmental Science Dr. Melanie DeVore and Associate Professor of Political Science Dr. Steve Elliott-Gower on Climate change: What are the politics and science of Industry’s resistance to a fossil fuel phase-out?” The following articles may be referenced during the discussion: Cop28 president says there is ‘no science’ behind demands for phase-out of fossil fuels...
Announcement    Monday, April 8, 2024
Join us this Wednesday, April 10, at noon in Russell Library room 241 for Times Talk facilitated by Dr. Brian Newsome, dean of the Honors College and professor of History on "Whose history and why does it matter?” Next week's penultimate Times Talk  on Wednesday, April 17, co-facilitated by Dr. Melanie Devore and Dr. Steve Elliott-Gower on “COP28: The Turning Point on Global Climate Action? What is the science behind the phase-out of fossil fuels and is it valid?” Cop28 president says...
Event    Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Join us this Wednesday, April 10, at noon in Russell Library room 241 for Times Talk facilitated by Dr. Brian Newsome, dean of the Honors College and professor of History on "Whose history and why does it matter?” Next week's penultimate Times Talk  on Wednesday, April 17, co-facilitated by Dr. Melanie Devore and Dr. Steve Elliott-Gower on “COP28: The Turning Point on Global Climate Action? What is the science behind the phase-out of fossil fuels and is it valid?” Cop28 president says...
Announcement    Tuesday, April 2, 2024
You won't want to miss this this Wednesday's April 3 Times Talk  at noon in Russell Library room 241 facilitated by  Dr. Jennifer Graham, Associate Dean of Student Inclusion and Belonging and Melissa Gerrior, Assistant Director of the Women's Center & LGBTQ+ Programs and CARE Case Manager on "To Report or Not to Report? Unveiling the Culture of Silence Surrounding Sexual Assault”. The following article may be referenced during the discussion; https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/05/us/politics/liberty-university-fine-crime-sexual-assaults.html?searchResultPosition=4...
Event    Wednesday, April 3, 2024
You won't want to miss this this Wednesday's April 3 Times Talk  at noon in Russell Library room 241 facilitated by  Dr. Melissa Graham and Melissa Gerrior on "To Report or Not to Report? Unveiling the Culture of Silence Surrounding Sexual Assault.” April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. The following article may be referenced during the discussion; https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/05/us/politics/liberty-university-fine-crime-sexual-assaults.html?searchResultPosition=4...
Announcement    Monday, March 25, 2024
Join us this Wednesday, March 27, at noon in Russell Library, room 241 for Times Talk facilitated by Dr. Steve Elliott-Gower, associate professor of Political Science on "The world votes on democracy: Love or daggers?" The following article may be referenced during the discussion; https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/09/business/media/election-disinformation-2024.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare   Next week's Times Talk is Wednesday, April 3, facilitated by Melissa...
Event    Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Join us this Wednesday, March 27, at noon in Russell Library, room 241 for Times Talk facilitated by Dr. Steve Elliott-Gower, associate professor of Political Science on "The world votes on democracy: Love or daggers?" The following article may be referenced during the discussion; https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/09/business/media/election-disinformation-2024.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare   Next week's Times Talk is Wednesday, April 3, facilitated by Melissa...
Announcement    Monday, March 11, 2024
Join us this Wednesday, March 13, from 12:00-12:50 p.m. in Russell Library, room 241 for Times Talk facilitated by Dr. Shaundra Walker, executive director of Russell Library and associate professor of Library Science on "Black Women's Quest for the Right to Vote as Seen Through the Life of Adella Hunt Logan."  In honor of Women's History Month, this talk will explore the topic of voting rights for Black women by highlighting the life and work of Adella Hunt Logan, a librarian, educator...
Event    Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Join us this Wednesday, March 13, from 12:00-12:50 p.m. in Russell Library, room 241 for Times Talk facilitated by Dr. Shaundra Walker, executive director of Russell Library and associate professor of Library Science on "Black Women's Quest for the Right to Vote as Seen Through the Life of Adella Hunt Logan."  In honor of Women's History Month, this talk will explore the topic of voting rights for Black women by highlighting the life and work of Adella Hunt Logan, a librarian, educator...
Announcement    Monday, March 4, 2024
Join us this Wednesday, March 6, at noon in Russell Library room 241 for Times Talk facilitated by Dr. Harold Mock, director of Leadership Programs and assistant professor of History on "What's at stake in the U.S.-China relationship?" The following article may be referenced during the discussion;https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/30/opinion/china-us-cold-war.html?searchResultPosition=2. Next week's March 13 Times Talk will be facilitated by Dr. Shaundra Walker. Times Talk at Georgia...