Presidential Election Lecture Series
This course provides an opportunity for the brightest minds of the San Francisco State University campus community to come together to discuss, in a non-partisan way, issues that are top of mind as people head to the polls. Each week, faculty guest speakers present on a range of topics relating to the theme of the week, which will be followed by a question-and-answer session moderated by Dr. Rebecca Eissler, Associate Professor of Political Science.
Current students may register for PLSI 216 to receive 2 units (CR/NC grading only), but members of the campus community and alumni may attend any session by registering here.
| August 27 | The Electoral College and the Economy |
| September 3 | Democracy in America |
| September 10 | Crime and the Criminal Justice System |
| September 17 | Healthcare and Health Policy |
| September 24 | The Environment |
| October 1 | Education |
| October 8 | Immigration |
| October 15 | Sex, Gender, and Identity Issues |
| October 22 | Foreign Affairs: Russia/Ukraine, China, NATO, Cuba |
| October 29 | Foreign Affairs: The Middle East |
| November 5 |
Election Night Watch Party Session begins at 4 p.m. and will go until approximately 9:30 p.m. to analyze election results as polls close across the country |
| November 12 | Post-Election Discussion: Breaking Down the Election Results |
| November 19 | Looking Ahead to the New Term/Administration: Domestic Policy |
| December 3 | Looking Ahead to the New Administration/Term: Foreign Affairs |