Dean’s Election Conversation Series
During the runup to the presidential election in November, the George Washington University Columbian College of Arts & Sciences will host a series of three roundtable discussions focused on issues critical to the election. CCAS Dean Paul Wahlbeck will moderate panels composed of faculty whose research expertise focuses on immigration, the economy, and election analysis.
Series Schedule
SESSION I: IMMIGRATION & MIGRATION
A global analysis of immigration and migration with a focus on historical and cultural perspectives
Tuesday, September 24 | 5 p.m. EDT
Lehman Auditorium (B1220) | Science & Engineering Hall
Panelists
- Elizabeth Chacko
Elizabeth Chacko is a professor of geography and international affairs who, as a migration specialist, examines the flows of people, capital and ideas and their impacts on social, cultural, economic, and urban geographies.
- Thomas Guglielmo
Thomas Guglielmo is a professor of American studies and history whose research interests include race and ethnic studies, immigration, and twentieth-century U.S. social, cultural, political and military history.
- Kimberly Morgan
Kimberly Morgan is a professor of political science and international affairs whose work examines the politics shaping public policies in Western Europe and the United States, with particular interests in immigration and the welfare state.
- Elizabeth Vaquera
Elizabeth Vaquera directs the Cisneros Hispanic Leadership Institute and is an associate professor of sociology and public policy and public administration. Her research focuses on vulnerable and diverse groups, particularly Latinos/as and immigrants.
SESSION II: THE ECONOMY
Understanding the economy’s basic elements, as well as the impact of governmental and financial institutions on economic growth
Tuesday, October 15 | 5 p.m. EDT
Lehman Auditorium (B1220) | Science & Engineering Hall
Panelists
- Sarah Binder
Sarah Binder is a professor of political science whose research work focuses on the politics of legislative institutions, including their origins, development and impact on policy outcomes.
- Tara Sinclair
Tara Sinclair is a professor of economics and international affairs and director of the GW Center for Economic Research, which focuses on modeling and forecasting macroeconomic fluctuations and trends.
- Kate Yang
Kate Yang is an associate professor of public policy and public administration whose research examines how state governments address local government finances and fiscal stress.
SESSION III: ELECTION ROUNDUP
Campaign strategy and election expectations, as well as a final look at top issues that will impact election outcome
Tuesday, October 29 | 5 p.m. EDT
Lehman Auditorium (B1220) | Science & Engineering Hall
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Panelists
- Danny Hayes
Danny Hayes is a professor of political science whose research focuses on the media, public opinion, election campaigns, women and politics.
- Peter Loge
Peter Loge is the SMPA Director, an associate professor of media and public affairs, and director of the Project on Ethics in Political Communication whose expertise centers on communications and political strategy.
- Jasmine Smith
Jasmine Smith is an associate professor of political science whose work examines how Black American’s racial identity shapes political attitudes and behavior, and interactions with political institutions.