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Fostering 
Constructive
Dialogue

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Stanford's Oldest Political Dialogue Club

A club created in 1938 and revived post-COVID in its current iteration. The Stanford Political Union, which we affectionately call SPU, is a place where passion and respect go hand in hand.

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To further our mission of constructive dialogue, we host community discussions weekly, debates quarterly, and occasional talks by the likes of Xavier Becerra, Andrew Yang, and General Mattis.

Past Events

Stay tuned for discussions, debates, talks, and more this upcoming year!

  • SPUtify Rewind: End-of-Year Mixer
    SPUtify Rewind: End-of-Year Mixer
    Wed, May 27
    320-109
    May 27, 2026, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    320-109, Building 320, 450 Jane Stanford Way, Stanford, CA 94305, USA
    Take a break from studying and join the Stanford Political Union on Wednesday, May 27th in 320-109 for our end-of-year mixer! Featuring boba, good vibes, and a look back at some of this year’s most engaging discussion questions. Whether you’re a regular or a new face, everyone is welcome!
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  • Curtis Sliwa at Stanford
    Curtis Sliwa at Stanford
    Fri, May 22
    Bishop Auditorium
    May 22, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Bishop Auditorium, 518 Memorial Way, Stanford, CA 94305, USA
    Join the Stanford Political Union on Friday, May 22nd at 4PM in Bishop Auditorium for a conversation with New York City Mayoral Candidate, Curtis Sliwa.
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  • Hegemony: US vs China - Community Discussion
    Hegemony: US vs China - Community Discussion
    Wed, May 20
    320-109
    May 20, 2026, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    320-109, Building 320, 450 Jane Stanford Way, Stanford, CA 94305, USA
    Join the Stanford Political Union for an open community discussion this Wednesday, May 20th on competition, innovation, national strength, and the future of the international order.
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About Us

Founded in 1938, the Stanford Political Union is committed to fostering constructive dialogue at Stanford.

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Through events like our community discussions, talks, debates, and collaborative gatherings, we provide an accessible space for dialogue for students of all viewpoints, backgrounds, and levels of political knowledge.

President Levin

"The Stanford Political Union... is thriving. They have a nontraditional format... they pose a hard question and put the students into small groups to talk and then report out. I love that design."
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