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"Multipolar Imperialism: The Schmittian Contours of the Emerging Russo-Chinese World Order"

Julian Fisher, a second-year PhD student in the Political Science department at UW will be presenting his paper "Multipolar Imperialism: The Schmittian Contours of the Emerging Russo-Chinese World Order." PhD student Shane Wan will serve as discussant. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Gowen Hall (GWN). Campus room: Gowen 1A (Olson Room). Accessibility Contact: saepfel@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Event sponsors: This event is hosted by the UW Political Theory Colloquium. Thursday, April 16, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM.

Severyns Ravenholt Seminar in Comparative Politics: "Can Authoritarian States Credibly Deliver? Housing Financialization, Inequality, and State Credibility in China"

Tongtian Xiao, Ph.D. Student, University of Washington. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Gowen Hall (GWN). Campus room: The Olson Room, Gowen Hall 1A. Accessibility Contact: polisci@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Event sponsors: The SR-SCP is generously sponsored by the Severyns Ravenholt endowment. Friday, April 17, 2026, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM.

"Political Theory Colloquium presents Dr. Shai Gortler"

Dr. Shai Gortler, Visiting Scholar at the Department of History of Consciousness, University of California, Santa Cruz, will be presenting his paper "To Make the State Look in More Zionist Eyes: Settler Drones, Waxing Sovereignty" for discussion. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Gowen Hall (GWN). Campus room: The Olson Room, Gowen Hall 1A. Accessibility Contact: saepfel@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Event sponsors: This event is hosted by the UW Political Theory Colloquium. Thursday, April 23, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.

Fire Humanities | Panel Discussion and Storytelling

Registration required. Doors open at 6pm, light refreshments served What does it mean to live well as wildfire and smoke season becomes more a part of life in the Pacific Northwest and many other places around the world? As much as we focus on preparedness and reducing materials that fuel wildfires, we must also reckon with the human dimensions of fire, which shape how we interact with it. “Fire Humanities” is a book project and an emerging field of study that draws on the humanities and arts to center stories, representations, collaborations, and values that promote adaptation, resilience, and justice as we adapt to a world with more fire. This program will feature a panel discussion with five contributors to the book, who will share their approaches to this emerging field of research. After the panel, you’ll be invited to share your stories of fire and smoke with each other, speak with the panelists, and participate in hands-on activities connected to the Fire Humanities project. This event is free and… Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Burke Memorial-Washington State Museum (BRK). Accessibility Contact: Simpson Center for the Humanities, 206-543-3920, humanities@uw.edu. Event Types: Workshops. Lectures/Seminars. Event sponsors: Simpson Center for the Humanities, 206-543-3920, humanities@uw.edu Burke Museum Generously made possible by the Solomon Katz Endowment in the Humanities. Thursday, April 30, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM. For more info visit www.burkemuseum.org.

“Local Climate and Sustainability Policy: A Focus on Implementation”

Rachel Krause University of Kansas Professor University of Kansas School of Public Affairs and Administration. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Gowen Hall (GWN). Campus room: Olsen Room (GWN 1A). Accessibility Contact: polisci@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Event sponsors: Center for Environmental Politics. Friday, May 1, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.

RSVP to Lunch Workshop Series with Anna Nguyen

Anna Nguyen, UW PHD Student Our Lunch Workshare Series (formerly known as our Brown Bag Series) consists of discussions of work in progress by University of Washington graduate students and faculty. The paper and RSVP link will be circulated in advance. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Smith Hall (SMI). Campus room: Smith 40A. Accessibility Contact: yvenegas@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Friday, May 1, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. For more info visit depts.washington.edu.

"Adam Smith's Moral Authority of 1776" Prof. Daniel Klein (George Mason University, Dept. of Economics)

Adam Smith’s Wealth of Nations was published 250 years ago and illustrated how prosperity is created by an invisible hand (specialization, competition, and a well-governed society). Was it a coincidence that sustained economic progress began shortly thereafter? Smith’s framework and his spirit remain a wise guide to modern betterment and a powerful antidote against today’s reflex for control, protectionism, and political allocation. Join us for a discussion of Adam Smith’s Wealth of Nations and its continued relevance. For more information, contact Prof. Tony Gill at tgill@uw.edu. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Gowen Hall (GWN). Campus room: Gowen 301. Accessibility Contact: polisci@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Event sponsors: Sponsored by the UW Political Economy Forum and Institute for Humane Studies. Target Audience: Free to the UW community and general public. Thursday, May 14, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM.

“Above the Law: The United States and the International Criminal Court”

Daniel Krcmaric, Associate Professor of Political Science and Law, Northwestern University “Above the Law: The United States and the International Criminal Court”. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Gowen Hall (GWN). Campus room: The Olson Room, Gowen Hall 1A, 1:30-3:00pm. Accessibility Contact: jihyeonc@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Event sponsors: University of Washington International Security Colloquium (UWISC) Severyns-Ravenholt Endowment Richard B. Wesley Graduate Student Fund for International Relations UW Political Science Department Center for Global Studies at the Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies. Friday, May 15, 2026, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM. For more info visit sites.uw.edu.

Severyns Ravenholt Seminar in Comparative Politics: "The Political Economy of Automation and Fragmented Production: Evidence from Mexico"

Valentina González-Rostani, Assistant Professor, University of Southern California. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Gowen Hall (GWN). Campus room: The Olson Room, Gowen Hall 1A. Accessibility Contact: polisci@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars. Event sponsors: The SR-SCP is generously sponsored by the Severyns Ravenholt endowment. Friday, May 22, 2026, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM.

2026 Political Science Convocation

The Political Science Convocation celebrates B.A. M.A. and Ph.D. recipients from Summer 2025 through Summer 2026! The celebration will include departmental undergraduate awards, a speech by an undergraduate, and a speech by the recipient of the Department's Distinguished Alumni Award. Each graduating student will have their name read as they cross the stage and will receive a letter of congratulations from the Department Chair. Student registration will open in Spring 2025. Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Student Union Building (HUB). Campus room: HUB Ballroom. Accessibility Contact: polisci@uw.edu. Event Types: Ceremonies. Special Events. Event sponsors: Political Science UW Seattle. Thursday, June 11, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.