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Contesting the Past: Graduate Student Workshop
2025-10-08 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Perelman Center for Political Science and Economics, 133 South 36th Street, Suite 335, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, United States
How do societies remember their past, and how do those memories shape the present?

How do societies remember their past, and how do those memories shape the present? This workshop brings together two graduate researchers whose work interrogates struggles over memory, media, and history in democratic and journalistic contexts.
Hybrid event — if you would like to join us virtually, you will receive a link after registration. Full papers will also be send after registering.______
Paper Descriptions:
Adam Koehler Brown explores how political actors have struggled over the memory of the January 6th, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol. His research forwards a novel theoretical account of memory in democratic societies, born out of four distinct modes of highly partisan January 6th memory with distinct degrees of mediation, style, and form.
Though advertisements for enslaved people have been studied across the field of American history, journalism studies has barely acknowledged the relationship between the nexus of early newspapers, advertising profit models, and the slave trade. Through an empirical content analysis of advertisements in newspapers published from 1704 to 1729 and a critical discourse analysis of the same time period, this analysis by Anjali Dassarma offers a revisitation and re-working of how we understand the origins of advertising in the field of journalism.
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Speaker bios:
Adam Koehler Brown is a PhD Candidate in Sociology at the New School for Social Research. He works on politics, culture, and theory, with a specific focus on cultural dimension of American politics in the January 6th, 2021 case. He has previously held fellowships with the Institute for Critical Social Inquiry and the Transregional Center for Democratic Studies. Brown also teaches at CUNY-Hunter College.
Anjali Dassarma is a PhD candidate at the University of Pennsylvania’s Annenberg School for Communication. Her work examines both the cultural studies and political economy of journalism, centering journalists as actors in the production of knowledge, norms, and history and as well as structures of media power, capitalism, and hegemony.Her research is focused on journalism histories for the sake of critical and radical journalism futures, with a strong focus on media reparations and decolonial/anti-colonial movements.

Russian Responses to the Armenian Velvet Revolution
2025-10-08 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | CGIS South, 1730 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA, 02138, United States
Join us for a talk about the Armenian Velvet Revolution and the surprising Russian response.

Armenia has traditionally been a Russian ally in the South Caucasus. It is a Collective Security Treaty Organization and the Eurasian Economic Union member. In April-May 2018 Armenian nationwide protests toppled the authoritarian regime. One remarkable aspect about the Armenian Revolution was Russian reaction to it. Russian responses were quite muted, and Russian President Putin was the first leader to congratulate Revolution leader Pashinyan. Russian responses contradicted its promulgated policies: its National Security Strategy in 2015 identified ‘coloured revolutions’ as a security threat.
My hypothesis is that international structural constraints on Armenia were the root cause of Russian non-interference.
My second hypothesis is that Kremlin policy-makers’ perception of the Armenian Revolution prevented the Russian interference.
My sources include interviews, official statements, publications of research centers and institutes, public opinion surveys.
My findings conclude that Armenia’s international structural constraints largely determined the Russian responses. Furthermore, thanks to absence of foreign policy slogans in the movement, the Armenian Revolution was perceived as different from other color revolutions. However, I also found some evidence, which did not correspond to my initial assumptions: some findings suggest there might be additional factors at play such as the Russian lack of capacity and timing to interfere.

The President receives his Intelligence Briefing
2025-10-08 11:00 (America/New_York) | Oval Office
Closed Press

In-Town Pool Call Time
2025-10-08 09:00, 2025-10-07 09:00, 2025-10-04 08:00, 2025-10-03 09:00 (America/New_York) | FL
In-Town Pool

Livestream—Annual Energy Summit — Resilience in Energy Supply Chains
2025-10-08 08:30 - 15:30, 2025-10-07 08:30 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | FL
Join us online for the livestream of our annual energy summit

Annual Energy Summit — Resilience in Energy Supply Chains
2025-10-08 08:00 - 15:30, 2025-10-07 08:00 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, 6100 Main Street, Houston, TX, 77005, United States
Join us for our annual 2 day energy conference as we discuss resilience in energy supply chains.

Outgoing NPR Editor-in-Chief on Journalism and Democracy
2025-10-07 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Perelman Center for Political Science and Economics, 133 South 36th Street, Suite 335, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, United States
A conversation with Edith Chapin, the former Editor-in-Chief and Chief Content Officer of NPR.

Join PPR and the Andrea Mitchell Center for a Fireside Chat and Q&A with Edith Chapin, Former Editor-in-Chief of NPR. The event will feature a half-hour moderated conversation between Chapin and Dr. Jeffrey Green, Professor and Andrea Mitchell Endowed Director of the Andrea Mitchell Center, followed by an extensive audience Q&A. Discussion topics will include Chapin’s firsthand perspective on America’s evolving media landscape, the role of public and nonpartisan journalism, reflections on her career path, and advice for the next generation of changemakers. Food will be provided.
Bio:
Edith Chapin is the former Editor-in-Chief and Chief Content Officer of NPR, where she oversaw the network’s global news coverage and guided its award-winning journalism. Over her decades-long career at CNN and NPR, she has reported and led teams covering groundbreaking stories, including 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina. She is widely recognized as a leading voice on the future of media and the importance of independent, nonpartisan journalism.

The President meets with Edan Alexander
2025-10-07 15:00 (America/New_York) | Oval Office

The President participates in a Bilateral Lunch with the Prime Minister of Canada
2025-10-07 12:15 (America/New_York) | Cabinet Room

The President participates in a Bilateral Meeting with the Prime Minister of Canada
2025-10-07 11:45 (America/New_York) | Oval Office
White House Press Pool

The President greets the Prime Minister of Canada
2025-10-07 11:30 (America/New_York) | Stakeout Location
Open Press

Press Briefing by the White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt
2025-10-06 13:00, 2025-10-03 13:00 (America/New_York) | James S. Brady Press Briefing Room
On Camera

In-Town Pool Call Time
2025-10-06 09:00, 2025-10-05 10:15 (America/New_York) | The White House

The President and The First Lady arrive The White House
2025-10-05 17:45 (America/New_York) | The White House

The President and The First Lady depart Norfolk, Virginia, en route The White House
2025-10-05 16:40 (America/New_York) | Norfolk International Airport
Out-of-Town Travel Pool

The President delivers remarks at Navy 250 Celebration
2025-10-05 15:30 (America/New_York) | USS Harry S. Truman – Norfolk Naval Station
Pre-Credentialed Media

The President and The First Lady observe a Naval Sea Power Demonstration
2025-10-05 13:00 (America/New_York) | USS George H.W. Bush – Norfolk Naval Station

The President and The First Lady depart The White House en route Norfolk, Virginia
2025-10-05 10:55 (America/New_York) | The White House

Out-of-Town Travel Pool Call Time
2025-10-05 10:00 (America/New_York) | Joint Base Andrews

Camp Congress for Youth Denver 2025
2025-10-04 13:00 - 17:00 (America/Denver) | 1314 Elati St, 1314 Elati Street, Denver, CO, 80204, United States
It’s all civics & fun. Girls and boys study government, run for office, vote and convene a mock session of Congress to pass a bill.

Camp Congress for Girls Denver 2025 is a leadership program that introduces girls and boy to the United States political system. Camp begins with a lesson on the structure of our political system. Each student will choose to run for a seat in the US House of Representatives, the US Senate or for the presidency. Students will create a campaign with a platform, campaign finance plan, and film a political ad. All campers will register to vote and then vote in an election. Once elected to Congress and sworn in, the newly installed members of Congress will learn how to introduce a bill, debate the merits of the bill, lobby fellow legislators, collaborate with the Executive branch and finally vote on the proposed bill. Camp will culminate with a ceremonial signing of the bill by our President. All participants will receive Certificate of Completion.
For additional information contact us at +1 866-277-2123 extension 1, via email at info@girlsinpolitics.com or visit our website at www.girlsinpolitics.com. Ticketing options for girls ages 8-11 and 12-17. Please no solicitation emails or calls. We do not book speakers, book vendors or recruit volunteers for events.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this event a drop-off? All camps are drop-off unless parent participation is indicated. Parents may wait at the venue for the duration of the camp in any of the lounge or seating area throughout the hotel. The meeting room space capacity can only accommodate students and staff.
Is the registration fee refundable? The registration fee is non-refundable unless the organizer cancels the session. If a participant is unable to attend a session a credit will be placed on file that may be used at any time for a future program. The credit does not expire.
Is this a partisan program or supported by a political party? No, the Girls in Politics Initiative is an independent organization that is self-funded through the fees generated from hosting sessions. The curriculum is civic education.
Is financial assistance available? Due to rising costs associated with hosting events, there is no financial assistance available for this event and there is no promo code for this event.
Who are the instructors? Our Lead Instructors are women that currently or have previously worked in government or electoral politics. Our support staffers are current or former licensed teachers. All instructors and support staff undergo background screening. All instructors and support staff are also in compliance with any local ordinances or state/provincial regulations applicable to those working with children.

Camp United Nations for Girls Dallas 2025
2025-10-04 13:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | 8440 Freeport Pkwy, 8440 Freeport Parkway, Irving, TX, 75063, United States
Girls step on the world stage to study global affairs and diplomacy then hone their decision making skills at Camp United Nations for Girls.

Camp United Nations for Girls Dallas 2025 introduces girls to the work of the United Nations and international policy. Camp United Nations begins with a lesson on the history of the United Nations and the organization’s purpose. This is followed by a study of the structure, leadership, and the rules of procedure of the United Nations. Each student will be given an assignment to serve as a delegate for a UN Member State. When the General Assembly convenes delegates will propose a resolution. The resolution will be subject to negotiation and amendment by the UN Delegates before a vote on a final version of the resolution. Girl Scouts and Girl Guides qualify to earn a Global Action Award or World Thinking badge for participating in Camp United Nations for Girls; awards and badges not provided.
For additional information contact us at +1 866-277-2123 extension 1, via email at info@girlsinpolitics.com or visit our website at www.girlsinpolitics.com. Ticketing options for girls ages 9-11 and 12-17. Please no solicitation emails or calls. We do not book speakers, book vendors or recruit volunteers for events.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this event a drop-off? All camps are drop-off unless parent participation is indicated. Parents may wait at the venue for the duration of the camp in any of the lounge or seating area throughout the hotel. The meeting room space capacity can only accommodate students and staff.
Is the registration fee refundable? The registration fee is non-refundable unless the organizer cancels the session. If a participant is unable to attend a session a credit will be placed on file that may be used at any time for a future program. The credit does not expire.
Is this a partisan program or supported by a political party? No, the Girls in Politics Initiative is an independent organization that is self-funded through the fees generated from hosting sessions. The curriculum is civic education.
Is financial assistance available? Due to rising costs associated with hosting events, there is no financial assistance available for this event and there is no promo code for this event.
Who are the instructors? Our Lead Instructors are women that currently or have previously worked in government or electoral politics. Our support staffers are current or former licensed teachers. All instructors and support staff undergo background screening. All instructors and support staff are also in compliance with any local ordinances or state/provincial regulations applicable to those working with children.

Camp Congress for Girls Denver 2025
2025-10-04 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | 1314 Elati St, 1314 Elati Street, Denver, CO, 80204, United States
It’s all fun & civics at Camp Congress for Girls Denver 2025. At this leadership camp girls study government, run for office & pass a bill.

Camp Congress for Girls Denver 2025 is a leadership program that introduces girls to United States politics. Camp begins with a lesson on the structure of our political system. Each girl will choose to run for a seat in the US House of Representatives, the US Senate or for the presidency. She will create her own campaign with a platform, campaign finance plan, and film a political ad. All campers will register to vote and then vote in an election. Once elected to Congress and sworn in, the newly installed members of Congress will learn how to introduce a bill, debate the merits of the bill, lobby fellow legislators, collaborate with the Executive branch and finally vote on the proposed bill. Camp will culminate with a ceremonial signing of the bill by our Ms. President.
For additional information contact us at +1 866-277-2123 extension 1, via email at info@girlsinpolitics.com or visit our website at www.girlsinpolitics.com. Ticketing options for students ages 8-11 and 12-17. Please no solicitation emails or calls. We do not book speakers, book vendors or recruit volunteers for events.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this event a drop-off? All camps are drop-off unless parent participation is indicated. Parents may wait at the venue for the duration of the camp in any of the lounge or seating area throughout the hotel. The meeting room space capacity can only accommodate students and staff.
Is the registration fee refundable? The registration fee is non-refundable unless the organizer cancels the session. If a participant is unable to attend a session a credit will be placed on file that may be used at any time for a future program. The credit does not expire.
Is this a partisan program or supported by a political party? No, the Girls in Politics Initiative is an independent organization that is self-funded through the fees generated from hosting sessions. The curriculum is civic education.
Is financial assistance available? Due to rising costs associated with hosting events, there is no financial assistance available for this event and there is no promo code for this event.

The President participates in a Swearing-In Ceremony for the U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of Sweden
2025-10-03 11:30 (America/New_York) | Oval Office
