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Wed, Apr 30
Community Discussion - TBD
Building 200, Room 107
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Apr 30, 2025, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Building 200, Room 107, 450 Jane Stanford Way Bldg 200, Stanford, CA 94305, USA
Join SPU this Wednesday April 30th at 8PM to share your thoughts on these emerging developments at our fourth discussion of Spring Quarter.
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Wed, May 07
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Building 200, Room 107
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May 07, 2025, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Building 200, Room 107, 450 Jane Stanford Way Bldg 200, Stanford, CA 94305, USA
Join SPU this Wednesday May 7th at 8PM to share your thoughts on these emerging developments at our fifth discussion of Spring Quarter.
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Wed, May 14
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Building 200, Room 107
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May 14, 2025, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Building 200, Room 107, 450 Jane Stanford Way Bldg 200, Stanford, CA 94305, USA
Join SPU this Wednesday May 14th at 8PM to share your thoughts on these emerging developments at our sixth discussion of Spring Quarter.
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Upcoming Events

Calling all Stanford Profros‼️ Join the Stanford Political Union this Friday, April 25th @8PM in Building 200, Room 107, to share your perspective on the state of DEI in 2025.

Regular SPUcomers welcome!

🥮🥐 included!

Calling all Stanford Profros‼️ Join the Stanford Political Union this Friday, April 25th @8PM in Building 200, Room 107, to share your perspective on the state of DEI in 2025.

Regular SPUcomers welcome!

🥮🥐 included!

Last week, Harvard University resoundingly rejected and condemned the Trump administration’s demands to dismantle its diversity programs, limit student protests, and submit to far-reaching federal audits in exchange for its federal funding. This move, a stark contrast to Columbia’s response last month, prompted the Trump administration to immediately freeze over $2.2 billion in grants to Harvard.

Stanford President Jon Levin and Provost Jenny Martinez have since released a statement in support of Harvard, characterizing its response as “rooted in the American tradition of liberty, a tradition essential to our country’s universities, and worth defending.”

Join the Stanford Political Union this Wednesday, April 23rd at 8pm in 200-107 to discuss how these developments implicate academic freedom, institutional neutrality, and the future of American universities.

Last week, Harvard University resoundingly rejected and condemned the Trump administration’s demands to dismantle its diversity programs, limit student protests, and submit to far-reaching federal audits in exchange for its federal funding. This move, a stark contrast to Columbia’s response last month, prompted the Trump administration to immediately freeze over $2.2 billion in grants to Harvard.

Stanford President Jon Levin and Provost Jenny Martinez have since released a statement in support of Harvard, characterizing its response as “rooted in the American tradition of liberty, a tradition essential to our country’s universities, and worth defending.”

Join the Stanford Political Union this Wednesday, April 23rd at 8pm in 200-107 to discuss how these developments implicate academic freedom, institutional neutrality, and the future of American universities.

Join SPU tonight at 8pm at On Call Cafe for a discussion with Stanford Law School Professor Bernie Meyler on rights and perceived threats to democracy.

We can’t wait to see you there!

Join SPU tonight at 8pm at On Call Cafe for a discussion with Stanford Law School Professor Bernie Meyler on rights and perceived threats to democracy.

We can’t wait to see you there!

Join the Stanford Political Union this Wednesday, April 16th at 8PM in 200-107 as we explore the impacts of Trump’s historic tariff policy.

Donald Trump’s unprecedented tariffs have upended the American economy and shocked the stock market. Proponents argue the tariffs are temporary and a brilliant political bargaining chip, while other’s warn again the risk of recession and inflation. Last week, California Senator Adam Schiff also announced an investigation over alleged insider trading in the aftermath of the reciprocal tariff pause.

Join the Stanford Political Union this Wednesday, April 16th at 8PM in 200-107 as we explore the impacts of Trump’s historic tariff policy.

Donald Trump’s unprecedented tariffs have upended the American economy and shocked the stock market. Proponents argue the tariffs are temporary and a brilliant political bargaining chip, while other’s warn again the risk of recession and inflation. Last week, California Senator Adam Schiff also announced an investigation over alleged insider trading in the aftermath of the reciprocal tariff pause.

Join us tonight at 8 for our first speaker event of Spring Quarter: The State of @stanford with President Jon Levin!

Join us tonight at 8 for our first speaker event of Spring Quarter: The State of @stanford with President Jon Levin!

Join SPU tomorrow at 8pm to discuss student deportations, campus speech, and Trump’s crackdown on antisemitism. We’ll be in building 200, room 107.
RSVP for boba! 🧋

Join SPU tomorrow at 8pm to discuss student deportations, campus speech, and Trump’s crackdown on antisemitism. We’ll be in building 200, room 107.
RSVP for boba! 🧋

Join the Stanford Political Union this Thursday April 10th at 8pm in Hewlett 201 for a conversation and live Q&A with President Jon Levin ‘94 as he discusses the state of Stanford and how the university is navigating the Trump administration’s policies and demands.

RSVP at bit.ly/spulevin

Join the Stanford Political Union this Thursday April 10th at 8pm in Hewlett 201 for a conversation and live Q&A with President Jon Levin ‘94 as he discusses the state of Stanford and how the university is navigating the Trump administration’s policies and demands.

RSVP at bit.ly/spulevin

Thank you to everyone who came out to our events this winter quarter!! Good luck 🍀 with finals this week. We can’t wait to see you after the break- keep on the lookout for our upcoming events 😱

Thank you to everyone who came out to our events this winter quarter!! Good luck 🍀 with finals this week. We can’t wait to see you after the break- keep on the lookout for our upcoming events 😱

RSVP for Bridge The Bay THIS SATURDAY! Link in bio.

DETAILS:
📅 Date: Saturday, March 1st
🕐 Time: 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Mixer: 7:00 PM – late)
📍 Location: W. Pauley Ballroom, UC Berkeley
🚗 Transportation provided for students commuting from other campuses

Discussion topics will include:
Immigration
International Issues/Foreign Policy
Education/College Debt Relief & Job Market
Healthcare/Medicare
Bureaucracy & DOGE (Elon Musk)
Political Violence, Executive Orders, Polarization

We can’t wait to see you there!

RSVP for Bridge The Bay THIS SATURDAY! Link in bio.

DETAILS:
📅 Date: Saturday, March 1st
🕐 Time: 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Mixer: 7:00 PM – late)
📍 Location: W. Pauley Ballroom, UC Berkeley
🚗 Transportation provided for students commuting from other campuses

Discussion topics will include:
Immigration
International Issues/Foreign Policy
Education/College Debt Relief & Job Market
Healthcare/Medicare
Bureaucracy & DOGE (Elon Musk)
Political Violence, Executive Orders, Polarization

We can’t wait to see you there!

Join SPU TOINGHT, Feb 26th at 8PM to share your thoughts on these recent foreign policy developments, as well as America’s evolving role in the world.

Join SPU TOINGHT, Feb 26th at 8PM to share your thoughts on these recent foreign policy developments, as well as America’s evolving role in the world.

RSVP for Bridge The Bay THIS SATURDAY! Link in bio.

DETAILS:
📅 Date: Saturday, March 1st
🕐 Time: 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Mixer: 7:00 PM – late)
📍 Location: W. Pauley Ballroom, UC Berkeley
🚗 Transportation provided for students commuting from other campuses

Discussion topics will include:
Immigration
International Issues/Foreign Policy
Education/College Debt Relief & Job Market
Healthcare/Medicare
Bureaucracy & DOGE (Elon Musk)
Political Violence, Executive Orders, Polarization

We can’t wait to see you there!

RSVP for Bridge The Bay THIS SATURDAY! Link in bio.

DETAILS:
📅 Date: Saturday, March 1st
🕐 Time: 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Mixer: 7:00 PM – late)
📍 Location: W. Pauley Ballroom, UC Berkeley
🚗 Transportation provided for students commuting from other campuses

Discussion topics will include:
Immigration
International Issues/Foreign Policy
Education/College Debt Relief & Job Market
Healthcare/Medicare
Bureaucracy & DOGE (Elon Musk)
Political Violence, Executive Orders, Polarization

We can’t wait to see you there!

THIS Saturday, March 1st we have an incredible opportunity to meet and mingle with students from colleges all over the Bay! Come to take part in dialogue 💬 driven activities centered around today’s political and social issues, get free lunch 🥪, and enjoy a nighttime social mixer 🎉🪩
Registration link 🔗 in bio!

THIS Saturday, March 1st we have an incredible opportunity to meet and mingle with students from colleges all over the Bay! Come to take part in dialogue 💬 driven activities centered around today’s political and social issues, get free lunch 🥪, and enjoy a nighttime social mixer 🎉🪩
Registration link 🔗 in bio!

Come this Thursday to hear Professor Grzymala-Busse speak on the Threat of Populism in the US and abroad.
8PM in Building 200, Room 203. RSVP for 🧋!

Come this Thursday to hear Professor Grzymala-Busse speak on the Threat of Populism in the US and abroad.
8PM in Building 200, Room 203. RSVP for 🧋!

Join us for our 6th Winter quarter discussion 💬 on President Trump and Elon Musk’s push to eliminate USAID, and the future of U.S. 🇺🇸 foreign aid.
Happening tomorrow at 8PM in Building 200, Room 105. RSVP for🧋 (bit.ly/spudiscuss)

Join us for our 6th Winter quarter discussion 💬 on President Trump and Elon Musk’s push to eliminate USAID, and the future of U.S. 🇺🇸 foreign aid.
Happening tomorrow at 8PM in Building 200, Room 105. RSVP for🧋 (bit.ly/spudiscuss)

We're over halfway through the quarter and we've already hosted five community discussions and three speaker events.

Look out for our upcoming community discussions and speaker event with political scientist Anna Grzymala-Busse.

We're over halfway through the quarter and we've already hosted five community discussions and three speaker events.

Look out for our upcoming community discussions and speaker event with political scientist Anna Grzymala-Busse.

Join the Stanford Political Union this Wednesday, February 12th at 8pm as we discuss the future of the Bridge and mental health at Stanford.

The potential suspension of funding for the Bridge Peer Counseling Center has been controversial. Although some argue that the decision will harm student well-being, others contend that the move will bring substantial cost savings. Share your perspective and hear from others Wednesday at Building 200-105.

Join the Stanford Political Union this Wednesday, February 12th at 8pm as we discuss the future of the Bridge and mental health at Stanford.

The potential suspension of funding for the Bridge Peer Counseling Center has been controversial. Although some argue that the decision will harm student well-being, others contend that the move will bring substantial cost savings. Share your perspective and hear from others Wednesday at Building 200-105.

Join SPU next Thursday 13th 5pm as we host outgoing Secretary of the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), former Attorney General of California, U.S. Congressman, and Stanford alumnus Xavier Becerra '80 J.D '84!

Hear him reflect on his tenure as the nation’s top health official, the government’s COVID-19 response, and the future of healthcare 🩺 in America.

Bishop Auditorium. 5-6PM. RSVP to attend and get🧋! (Link in bio)

Join SPU next Thursday 13th 5pm as we host outgoing Secretary of the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), former Attorney General of California, U.S. Congressman, and Stanford alumnus Xavier Becerra '80 J.D '84!

Hear him reflect on his tenure as the nation’s top health official, the government’s COVID-19 response, and the future of healthcare 🩺 in America.

Bishop Auditorium. 5-6PM. RSVP to attend and get🧋! (Link in bio)

Join us at our 4th Winter community discussion on free speech 🎤 at Stanford and on college campuses nationwide!
Happening this Wednesday at 8PM in Building 200 Room 105. RSVP for boba🧋 (link in bio)

Join us at our 4th Winter community discussion on free speech 🎤 at Stanford and on college campuses nationwide!
Happening this Wednesday at 8PM in Building 200 Room 105. RSVP for boba🧋 (link in bio)

Winter ❄️ Quarter Recap! Weeks 1-3

Winter ❄️ Quarter Recap! Weeks 1-3

Join us for our 3rd community discussion 💬 of the quarter on DEI in 2025! come to share your perspective on the state of DEI, and the future of race and gender aware practices…
Happening today at 8PM in Building 200, room 105! RSVP for boba 🧋 (link in bio).

Join us for our 3rd community discussion 💬 of the quarter on DEI in 2025! come to share your perspective on the state of DEI, and the future of race and gender aware practices…
Happening today at 8PM in Building 200, room 105! RSVP for boba 🧋 (link in bio).

Joining us virtually this Monday 🥁🥁🥁 Andrew Yang! Come hear him speak about the two-party system, his vision for America, and why he decided to create his own party.
Monday 5PM at building 200, room 002. Bring a friend! RSVP for boba🧋 (link in bio).

Joining us virtually this Monday 🥁🥁🥁 Andrew Yang! Come hear him speak about the two-party system, his vision for America, and why he decided to create his own party.
Monday 5PM at building 200, room 002. Bring a friend! RSVP for boba🧋 (link in bio).

As Donald Trump begins his second term in office, there is uncertainty and anticipation over the future of the Democratic Party, the political landscape, and our nation.

Join SPU, SIG, and Democracy Hub this Friday from 3-4 pm as we host former Congressman Daniel Lipinski (D-IL 3rd District), who was one of the most socially conservative Democrats in Congress.

Congressman Lipinski will share his perspectives on Trump’s second term, the future of the Democratic Party, and how to unite our country amidst deepening partisan divides.

As Donald Trump begins his second term in office, there is uncertainty and anticipation over the future of the Democratic Party, the political landscape, and our nation.

Join SPU, SIG, and Democracy Hub this Friday from 3-4 pm as we host former Congressman Daniel Lipinski (D-IL 3rd District), who was one of the most socially conservative Democrats in Congress.

Congressman Lipinski will share his perspectives on Trump’s second term, the future of the Democratic Party, and how to unite our country amidst deepening partisan divides.

Join us tomorrow for our second community discussion on Trump’s second term and his new promises!!!! We’ll have lots and lots of boba 🥰!

Come by Wednesday 8PM at Building 200, room 105. Bring a friend ❤️ 💁‍♀️!

Join us tomorrow for our second community discussion on Trump’s second term and his new promises!!!! We’ll have lots and lots of boba 🥰!

Come by Wednesday 8PM at Building 200, room 105. Bring a friend ❤️ 💁‍♀️!

Welcome back SPUers! Join our first winter quarter discussion on immigration, the H-1B visa, & Trump’s deportation plans.

Stop by this Wednesday at 8PM at Building 200, room 103. There will be free boba and In-n-out! 🧋🍔

Welcome back SPUers! Join our first winter quarter discussion on immigration, the H-1B visa, & Trump’s deportation plans.

Stop by this Wednesday at 8PM at Building 200, room 103. There will be free boba and In-n-out! 🧋🍔

For our last event of the quarter, SPU hosted a packed room of Stanford students to discuss the results of the 2024 election. 🔊 Hear what they had to say after!

For our last event of the quarter, SPU hosted a packed room of Stanford students to discuss the results of the 2024 election. 🔊 Hear what they had to say after!

Good weather = good turnout ☀️ ! SPU, in collaboration with Democracy Day, held Across the Aisle Conversation.

A panel of students with diverse views came together to thoughtfully share the experiences and values that shaped their civic outlook.

Good weather = good turnout ☀️ ! SPU, in collaboration with Democracy Day, held Across the Aisle Conversation.

A panel of students with diverse views came together to thoughtfully share the experiences and values that shaped their civic outlook.

Join SPU for an election debrief this upcoming Wednesday from 8-9pm in building 200, room 105. Come discuss with peers how you feel, think, and what to do now. Pizza 🍕 and donuts 🍩 will be served!

Join SPU for an election debrief this upcoming Wednesday from 8-9pm in building 200, room 105. Come discuss with peers how you feel, think, and what to do now. Pizza 🍕 and donuts 🍩 will be served!

Join us at 1pm on Democracy Day (Nov. 5) for a fantastic student panel about democracy and civic engagement at Meyer Green.

See you tomorrow!

Join us at 1pm on Democracy Day (Nov. 5) for a fantastic student panel about democracy and civic engagement at Meyer Green.

See you tomorrow!

SPU, in collaboration with UC Berkeley, Saint Mary's College, and San Jose State University, welcomed over 50 students this past weekend for the Bridge the Bay Intercollegiate Conference.

The event featured thoughtful dialogue across political differences, a guest panel, and a zesty lunch to fuel the discussion.

Thank you to everyone who turned out! We can't wait to bridge again!

SPU, in collaboration with UC Berkeley, Saint Mary's College, and San Jose State University, welcomed over 50 students this past weekend for the Bridge the Bay Intercollegiate Conference.

The event featured thoughtful dialogue across political differences, a guest panel, and a zesty lunch to fuel the discussion.

Thank you to everyone who turned out! We can't wait to bridge again!

Have you signed up to attend Bridge the Bay yet? If not, what are you waiting for? Hurry up before spots fill up — link in bio!

Have you signed up to attend Bridge the Bay yet? If not, what are you waiting for? Hurry up before spots fill up — link in bio!

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Founded in 1953, the Stanford Political Union is dedicated to fostering constructive dialogue at Stanford.

Through community discussions, speaker events and collaborative gatherings, we provide a space for dialogue for students of all viewpoints, backgrounds, and levels of political knowledge.

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