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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

May 2025
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
28
29
30
8:00 PM
Community Discussion - Transgender Athletes in College Sports
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3
4
5
6
8:00 PM
The Military, Foreign Policy, and the Role of Civics with Former Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis
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7
8:00 PM
Community Discussion - The Role of Religion in American Politics
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8
9
10
11
12
13
14
8:00 PM
Community Discussion - China's Espionage in Academia
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16
17
18
19
20
21
8:00 PM
Community Discussion - TBD
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22
8:00 PM
Discussion with Ambassador McFaul
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28
29
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31
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This Quarter's Events

  • Wed, May 14
    Building 200, Room 107
    May 14, 2025, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Building 200, Room 107, 450 Jane Stanford Way Bldg 200, Stanford, CA 94305, USA
    How can universities protect their research without alienating international talent? How does anti-Asian sentiment shape this discussion? Join the Stanford Political Union on Wednesday, May 14 at 8 p.m. in 200-107 for a conversation on the balance of academic freedom and international collaboration.
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  • Wed, May 21
    Building 200, Room 107
    May 21, 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 21st at 8PM to share your thoughts on these emerging developments at our sixth discussion of Spring Quarter.
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  • Thu, May 22
    Location is TBD
    May 22, 2025, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Location is TBD
    Join the Stanford Political Union on Thursday, May 22nd at 8PM to hear Former United States Ambassador to Russia, Michael McFaul, speak.
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