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Events

Every quarter, the Stanford Political Union hosts a mix of community discussions, speaker events and collaborative gatherings to foster constructive dialogue among Stanford students.

 

Community Discussions

Weekly, student-led, small-group discussions unpacking pressing political and social issues.

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Speaker Events

Talks and panels featuring prominent speakers from diverse fields and across the ideological spectrum.

 

Collaborative Gatherings

Mixers, joint events, and intercollegiate conferences with partner organizations and peer institutions.

Calendar

February 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
26
27
28
8:00 PM
Silicon Valley and Congress: A Conversation w/ Rep. Sam Liccardo
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31
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4
8:00 PM
U.S. Immigration Enforcement (Community Discussion)
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5
6
1:00 PM
China's Political State of Affairs - Professor Minxin Pei
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7
8
9
10
8:00 PM
Lyceum Debate - Culture War Voting
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11
8:00 PM
Defense Tech (Community Discussion)
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28
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This Quarter's Events

  • Tue, Feb 10
    Building 300, Room 300
    Feb 10, 2026, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Building 300, Room 300, Escondido Mall Side, Stanford, CA 94305, USA
    Should culture-war issues decide your vote? Join us Tuesday, February 10th at 8pm for its first Lyceum Debate on the importance of issues like abortion, trans rights, and DEI on how you vote. Speakers: Robert Liu, Vice President of the Stanford Democrats, and Joe Nail, Founder of Lead For America.
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  • Wed, Feb 11
    200-107
    Feb 11, 2026, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    200-107, 450 Jane Stanford Way Bldg 200, Stanford, CA 94305, USA
    Join the Stanford Political Union to discuss how the defense tech industry fits into the U.S.' security efforts and interests, as well as the ethical debate surrounding it.
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