Past Events Archive

World-renowned gynecologist, human rights activist, and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Dr. Denis Mukwege will address the use of sexual violence in war, and also a new campaign focused on critical minerals and the role of responsible business in the peace process in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Join us for a conversation with Susan M. Collins about monetary policy, the breadth of the Federal Reserve's work, and her career path. Collins is president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston. She is also participant on the Federal Open Market Committee, which sets U.S. monetary policy, and she is a former dean of the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy.

Join the Ford School for an election debrief and discussion, with whatever results are available. The event will feature distinguished faculty experts: J. Alex Halderman (Engineering), Barbara L. McQuade (Law), Vincent Hutchings (Political Science/Afroamerican and African Studies), Javed Ali (National Security), and Mara Ostfeld (Center for Racial Justice).

It is well-known that the ancient Greeks invented democracy, but it is seldom appreciated that they also developed a sophisticated form of trial by jury. Hear from Sara Forsdyke, the Josiah Ober Collegiate Professor of Ancient History in U-M’s Department of Classical Studies, as she highlights the similarities and differences between ancient and modern jury trials with a view to understanding why jury trials are important in democracies.

November's election brings with it unprecedented disinformation technologies, from new uses of social media platforms to generative AI. Join our panel of experts to discuss how our institutions, platforms, and politicians are both combating and enabling this threat to democracy. Panel discussion to be followed by an interactive Q&A with the viewers.

Information is pivotal to democracy and representation. A panel of experts will talk about whether the news is reaching people. Panel featuring: Ariel Hasell (Michigan), Eunji Kim (Columbia), Emily Lawler (Detroit Free Press) and Laura Owen (Nieman Lab, Harvard).

Susan J. Demas, foremost expert on Michigan’s political scene, explores why men and women view this presidential election so differently. Why does age make such a difference? After all, whose vote will prevail? Offering perspectives from younger voters will be an accompanying panel TBA. Expect a lively discussion in the final days before the Nov. 5 election.

As part of the University of Michigan’s Year of Democracy, Civic Empowerment, and Global Engagement initiative, this special event will offer insightful perspectives on the presidential candidates and critical issues shaping the 2024 election. Don’t miss the chance to hear these acclaimed journalists discuss and debate the latest developments on the campaign trail as this historic election reaches its critical final phase.

Join Associate Dean of Academic Affairs Cliff Lampe for a workshop on misinformation propagated during the election season. In this session, Dr. Lampe will talk about what misinformation is, why people are so vulnerable to it, and how it affects the election. The workshop will focus on discussion and activities that help people recognize their vulnerability to misinformation and how to address it more broadly.

Gupta Professional Ethics Series 2024: Disinformation

Renée DiResta studies adversarial abuse online—ways that people attempt to manipulate, harass, or target others within the constantly evolving landscape of digital platforms. She will discuss her empirical research on the ways propagandists deliberately undermine belief in the legitimacy of institutions that make society work and share how she translates her work into policy suggestions to mitigate online information manipulation. Drawing on her personal experience coming under fire for her public interest research, she will share advice on how to do scientific research in a highly politicized environment.