Events
What is the "Politics" in the Law/Politics Divide?
Thursday, September 17, 2026 3:30 PM at Broad Art Museum
Order of the Coif Distinguished Visitor Josh Chafetz explores a question central to legal theory and practice: What exactly do we mean when we invoke "politics" as the counterpart to "law"?
Volleyball Match & Social
Friday, September 18, 2026 12:00 PM at Breslin Center
The PLS GSA and the LeFrak Forum are hosting an event this Friday, September 18th at 12pm to attend an MSU Volleyball game at Breslin Student Events Center.
Conversations on Antisemitism and Islamophobia
Thursday, September 24, 2026 5:00 PM at
Professors Yael Aronoff, Mohammad Khalil, Kirsten Fermaglich, Morgan Shipley and Amy Simon will present on the history and current manifestation of these prejudices.
Alon Tal and Yael Aronoff in Discussion About the Upcoming Israeli Elections
Tuesday, September 29, 2026 5:00 PM at 332 Case Hall
Profs. Alon Tal and Yael Aronoff will discuss key issues surrounding the upcoming Israeli elections, scheduled to be held on October 27, 2026. This will be moderated by Prof. Benjamin Lorch.
Leaders in Law: Rick Pildes
Monday, October 12, 2026 12:30 PM at MSU College of Law
Michigan State University College of Law presents the next installment of the Leaders in Law speaker series, exploring how the Constitution continues to shape American democracy. On Monday, October 12, 2026, at 12:30 p.m. EDT, Richard (Rick) Pildes, one of the nation's leading constitutional law scholars and experts on democracy and election law, will speak in the Castle Boardroom at Michigan State University College of Law.
PLS Undergraduate Open House
Friday, October 16, 2026 3:30 PM - Friday, October 16, 2026 4:30 PM at 105 Bessey
MSU Political Science will be hosting an open house for undergraduates in 105 Bessey Hall from 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Friday Oct. 16.
Science and Democracy Speaker Series featuring Dr. Erica Frantz
Tuesday, November 10, 2026 2:30 PM at Plant Biology Laboratories 168 and on Zoom
The Science and Democracy Speaker Series is held on the third Tuesday of each month in the fall semester 2026 from 2:30-4:00. We will hear seminars from four faculty across MSU departments who study how democracy, science, and society work. The seminar will be held in Plant Biology Laboratories 168 and on Zoom. Following an hour for the seminar and large group Q&A, there will be an informal social period to get people from different fields meeting each other, reflecting on current events, and developing new ideas.