Political Theory Colloquium presents Dr. Elisabeth Anker
Elisabeth R. Anker is Professor of American Studies and Political Science at George Washington University, and Director of the Film Studies Program. Her research and teaching interests are at the intersection of political theory and cultural criticism, with a focus on expressions of freedom, violence, and power in US politics and culture. She is the author of Ugly Freedoms (Duke, 2022) and Orgies of Feeling (Duke, 2014), both recognized with honors. Anker currently serves as co-editor of the interdisciplinary journal Theory & Event.
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.
Tuesday, March 31, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
“Making Better Decisions about Sustainability”
Thomas Dietz
Michigan State University
Professor of Sociology and Environmental Science and Policy
Founding Director of the Environmental Science and Policy Program.
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.
Friday, April 3, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
“Carrots and Sticks: Variation In Emotional Valence in International Human Rights Monitoring”
Ji Hyeon Chung, PhD student
University of Washington
“Carrots and Sticks: Variation In Emotional Valence in International Human Rights Monitoring”.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Smith Hall (SMI). Campus room: Smith Hall 40A. Accessibility Contact: jihyeonc@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Friday, April 10, 2026, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM.
For more info visit sites.uw.edu. 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.
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.
Thursday, April 23, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
“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.
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. “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.
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.
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.
Thursday, June 11, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.