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We bring the world to SPA, and SPA to the world. Our location in Washington, DC, makes us a hub for leaders in public administration and policy, government, justice, law, and criminology. There is no better place for engaging scholars and policymakers in dialogue and educating the leaders in public affairs who will succeed them. But we are not confined to our campus or our hometown. Our faculty disseminate ideas and research at events worldwide, launching conversations that contribute to critical public discourse.

SPA Dispatches

A comprehensive newsletter of upcoming SPA events.

Coming Up This Week
Why Liberalism Needs Resentment
Monday, November 11 | 5:30 PM - 7 PM | Kerwin 301

"What Just Happened? What Did We Learn from Election 2024?"
Tuesday, November 12 | 4 PM - 5 PM | Kerwin Hall, Room 301

PERIL Book Talk: Gaming Democracy
Wednesday, November 13 | 6 PM - 7:30 PM | Doyle Forman Theater

SPA Thanksgiving Dinner
Sunday, November 17 | 6 PM | Kerwin Hall Lobby
Seats are limited, RSVP by Nov. 13 to reserve your seat!

The Seventh Annual Barbara Sinclair Lecture ft. Eric Schickler
Tuesday, November 19 | 6 PM | Washington College of Law Ceremonial classroom (NT01)

Watch past SPA events and livestreams

DEC Event Youtube snapshot

2024 Presidential Elections: Implications and Consequences for US Democracy

Screenshot of event recording

Fireside Chat with US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo

Paul Decker, Michael R. Strain, Michael Reich.

Should the Federal Minimum Wage be Increased?