Upcoming Events

Mar 28
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Family Day: Olympics

Join the Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies for an afternoon of family fun highlighting the newest feature exhibition, Beyond the ’96 Games: Atlanta’s Olympic Legacy. Craft your own Olympic torch, explore the gallery, enjoy story time, and other Olympic-inspired activities.  

This event is free and open to the public. Parking is available for visitors in the Hull Street Deck.

1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Richard B. Russell Special Collections Libraries , 2nd floor
Apr 07
Graphic with olive leaf brand for Georgia Debate Union Russell Scholars Debate sponsored by the UGA Libraries on AI tools.

Russell Foundation Scholars Debate

Join the Georgia Debate Union for a public debate.

Resolved: AI tools enrouencourageace intellectual passivity rather than intintellectualellectural empowerment in undergraduate students.

6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Richard B. Russell Special Collections Libraries , Auditorium (271)
Apr 07
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Russell Scholars Debate: Does AI MakeUs Passive or Empowered?

The UGA Libraries and the Georgia Debate Union are hosting a debate on the impact of AI on students. The affirmative/pro side of the debate will be AI tools encourage intellectual passivity rather than intellectual empowerment in undergraduate students.

Where: Special Collections Library Auditorium (271)  

When: Tuesday, April 7, 6 - 7pm  

Snacks & Beverages provided

6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Richard B. Russell Special Collections Libraries , Special Collections Auditorium (271)
Apr 17
George S. Parthemos Lecture graphic featuring Professor Jack Knight presenting on "Democracy and the Courts"

George S. Parthemos Lecture

The Department of Political Science invites guests to attend the George S. Parthemos Lecture featuring a lecture by Professor Jack Knight, Frederic Cleaveland Distinguished Professor of Law and Political Science at Duke University.

3:00 pm to 4:00 pm Richard B. Russell Special Collections Libraries , Auditorium (271)