Events and Opportunities
Politics and Policy Lectures
In conjunction with other social science departments, the Political Science department plays a large role in attracting influential academics such as Nobel Prize winner Joseph Stiglitz to come to speak to the Reed community. These lectures are free and open to the public.
Department Events
In addition to the Politics and Policy Lectures, the department also sponsors a number of speakers and events for students, faculty, and staff on campus.
The Political Science Open House
The department hosts two open houses each year usually scheduled during the first week of the semester. The fall open house is required for seniors and the spring open house is required for juniors. This event is a great way to make friends within the department, get to know faculty better, and to hear all the latest and greatest PoliSci news. Refreshments are served.
The Student Conference on US Affairs (SCUSA)
Each year, the Political Science department sends a student to SCUSA, a four-day conference in the fall bringing students to West Point to discuss security issues. An internal application, consisting of a resume, a brief two-page statement of why you want to attend SCUSA, what you will bring to the event, and how you will represent Reed. Contact Darcy Tanner for current deadlines.
The Political Science email list
If you are interested in Political Science, or are majoring in Political Science, it's important that you subscribe to our departmental listserv. Many important announcements are made through this list regarding classes, events, and opportunities for students.