Stanford in Government

SIG Discusses Climate Change, Democracy with Al Gore

stefann — Mon, 13 May 2013 05:07:34 +0000

On April 23, Stanford in Government hosted former Vice President Al Gore. Gore’s speech, titled “Peril and Opportunity: Solving the Climate Crisis and Reinvigorating Democracy” was the first annual Stephen H. Schneider Memorial Lecture. In a question and answer session with the Vice President, SIG Chair Elise Timtim acknowledged the strength of Al Gore’s message on reinvigorating democracy, saying: ”We can see that our democracy is broken – the responsibility is on us.”

Gore, for his part, did not disappoint, giving a passionate speech to a sold-out Memorial Auditorium crowd. The Vice President ended with a message of hope to the many students sitting in the crowd: ”We’ve got everything we need, except maybe political will. But luckily, political will is a renewable resource.”

The event was co-sponsored by the Stanford Speakers’ Bureau and Students for a Sustainable Stanford (SSS)

Spring ’11-’12

jacobk — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 05:46:41 +0000

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SIG Hosts Debate Between Karl Rove and Robert Gibbs

oreid — Sat, 09 Jun 2012 14:59:50 +0000

Stanford in Government was proud to host a political debate between noted Republican strategist and key Bush advisor Karl Rove and former Obama press secretary Robert Gibbs on April 24th, 2012. The event was moderated by Stanford political science professor Rob Reich, who asked a series of hard-hitting questions on topics ranging from America’s two wars in Iraq and Afghanistan to immigration and the economy. The debate was civil, but lively, with plenty of audience interaction, both in the form of clapping on both sides of the aisle and through audience questions submitted to professor Reich before the event. SIG looks forward to hosting more political debates in the future.

The event was co-hosted by the ASSU Speaker’s Bureau.

Winter ’11-’12

jacobk — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 21:48:14 +0000

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Spring ’10-’11

jacobk — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 21:46:44 +0000

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Serving Community in EPA: A Conversation with Mayor Martinez

gcollins — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 22:28:52 +0000

Old Union, Room 201
12-1pm
Wednesday, March 7th
Laura Martinez is the youngest elected official in East Palo Alto’s history. She is also the first Latina woman and East Palo Alto native to serve on City Council. First elected to City Council in 2008, Martinez served as Vice Mayor last year. She also works as director of afterschool programs for East Palo Alto Phoenix Academy, a charter school for students in 7th through 12th grades. When she graduated from Palo Alto High School in 2002, Martinez was featured in the San Jose Mercury News after winning a regional “Kid Who Cares” award for her community service, and she received a B.A. in Sociology from Whittier College. She will be speaking about her experiences in direct service, community organizing, and local politics, as well as her plans for policy reform in East Palo Alto.

SIG Hosts Seminars with Senator Russ Feingold

oreid — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:55:51 +0000

Senator Russ Feingold presents at the "Intelligent Military" seminar on February 7th, 2012.

All quarter long, SIG has been hosting seminars with former Wisconsin Senator Russ Feingold, who is the Mimi and Peter E. Haas Distinguished Visitor this quarter. The seminars, such as the pictured seminar on “An Intelligent Military” – Senator Feingold’s vision of how to improve the operation of the intelligence services and the role of the military – are a series of intimate 90 minute discussions with students about issues on which the Senator has worked. They offer an incredible opportunity for students to engage in open and honest dialogue with a key former policymaker about issues that matter to them. SIG is excited to continue working with Senator Feingold and future Haas Distinguished Visitors.

Thursday, Feb. 9th: Lunch with Palo Alto Superintendent and School Board Member About Local Education

andersme — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:38:42 +0000

Stanford in Government is pleased to host Palo Alto Unified School District Superintendent Kevin Skelly and Sequoia District School Board Member Allen Weiner for a conversation about current issues in local public education. Please RSVP to sigccp@gmail.com to join us on February 9 at 12:30 in Old Union 220. Lunch will be provided.

Wednesday, Feb. 8th: James Fearon on Nuclear Weapons and Preventive War

andersme — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:13:56 +0000

This Wednesday, February 8, from 12:00-1:00pm in Old Union Room 220 SIG is hosting Professor James Fearon for a conversation on nuclear weapons and preventive war. Professor Fearon’s work focuses on interstate, civil, and ethnic conflict, and he will address how the past behavior of aspiring nuclear powers can inform our policies towards Iran. Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP Here. Hope to see you there!

SIG Hosts Nicholas Kristof

oreid — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 06:00:37 +0000

On January 21st, 2012, Stanford in Government hosted two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Nicholas Kristof for a talk about his book Half the Sky: From Oppression to Opportunity for Women Worldwide. The inspiring talk and spirited Q&A, moderated by SIG Chair Otis Reid ’12, were a special opportunity for Stanford students to engage with critical global issues and to think about their role in solving those problems throughout their careers. The talk was co-sponsored by Speaker’s Bureau and FACE AIDS.