{"id":3261,"date":"2025-07-30T10:32:54","date_gmt":"2025-07-30T10:32:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/connect.apsanet.org\/apsa2025\/?page_id=3261"},"modified":"2025-09-04T20:43:00","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T20:43:00","slug":"diversity-and-inclusion-program-events","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/connect.apsanet.org\/apsa2025\/diversity-and-inclusion-program-events\/","title":{"rendered":"Diversity and Inclusion Program Events\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"
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APSA Annual Meeting\n
Diversity & Inclusion Program Events <\/h1>\n

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The 2025 APSA Annual Meeting features a robust lineup of Diversity & Inclusion Program events<\/strong> designed to foster inclusive scholarship, mentorship, and community engagement within the discipline. This curated list\n highlights special events, roundtables, panels, and receptions sponsored by APSA\u2019s Diversity & Inclusion Programs and Status Committees. From workshops on academic equity to discussions on first-generation experiences, LGBTQ+\n inclusion, and coalition building, these sessions provide valuable spaces for dialogue, professional development, and community-building.\n \n View all events in the Online Program<\/u>\n <\/a>\n <\/h5>\n

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\n \n Special Workshops & Events<\/span><\/a>\n \n Roundtable Discussions<\/span><\/a>\n \n Receptions & Networking<\/span><\/a>\n \n Film Showcase<\/span><\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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APSA Lunch and Learn: Bystander Intervention Workshop<\/strong><\/p>\n

Thursday, September 11, 12:00 p.m. \u2013 1:30 p.m. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Sponsored by APSA Diversity & Inclusion Programs  <\/span><\/p>\n

*Advanced registration required* <\/span><\/p>\n

PPV, Oceanview Suite 3<\/span><\/p>\n

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Diversity Student Recruitment Program (DSRP) Best Practices Meeting<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n

Friday, September 12, 10:00 a.m. \u2013 11:30 a.m.  <\/strong><\/p>\n

Sponsored by APSA Diversity & Inclusion Programs      <\/span><\/p>\n

PPV, Oceanview Suite 3<\/span><\/p>\n

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APSA Bunche Scholars iPoster Sessions<\/strong><\/p>\n

Saturday, September 13, 10:00 a.m. \u2013 12:00 p.m.  <\/strong><\/p>\n

VCC East, Exhibit Hall A<\/span><\/p>\n

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APSA Graduate School Information Fair (Virtual) <\/strong><\/p>\n

Saturday, September 13, 9:00 a.m. \u2013 1:00 p.m. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Advance registration is required | <\/span>\n \n Learn more<\/u>\n <\/a>\n <\/p>\n

Sponsored by APSA Diversity & Inclusion Programs<\/span><\/p>\n

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Roundtable: Don\u2019t Rock the Boat?: The State of Academic Freedom for Black Political Scientists Navigating Higher Education\u2019s Precarious Waters<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n

Thursday, September 11, 2:00 p.m. \u2013 3:30 p.m.  <\/span><\/p>\n

Sponsored by the APSA Committee on the Status of Blacks    <\/span><\/p>\n

VCC East, 11 <\/span><\/p>\n

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Mentoring in Political Science: Strategies for Success <\/strong><\/p>\n

Thursday, September 11, 4:00 p.m. \u2013 5:30 p.m. <\/span><\/p>\n

Sponsored by APSA Diversity & Inclusion Programs   <\/span><\/p>\n

VCC East, 11 <\/span><\/p>\n

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Roundtable: Contemporary Challenges for LGBTQ Political Scientists<\/strong>         <\/span><\/p>\n

Friday, September 12, 8:00 a.m. \u2013 9:30 a.m. <\/span><\/p>\n

Sponsored by the APSA Committee on the Status of LGBT Individuals   <\/span><\/p>\n

VCC East, 11 <\/span><\/p>\n

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Roundtable: The First-Gen Handbook: Navigating the Hidden Curriculum in Political Science <\/strong><\/p>\n

Friday, September 12, 10:00 a.m. \u2013 11:30 a.m. <\/span><\/p>\n

Sponsored by the APSA Committee on the Status of First Generation Scholars <\/span><\/p>\n

VCC West, 220 <\/span><\/p>\n

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Roundtable: Strategies and Opportunities for Coalition Building in the Current Political Environment <\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n

Friday, September 12, 2:00 p.m. \u2013 3:30 p.m.  <\/span><\/p>\n

Sponsored by APSA Diversity and Inclusion Programs and the APSA Status Committees  <\/span><\/p>\n

VCC East, 11 <\/span><\/p>\n

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Roundtable: Ethics and Obligations of Teaching and Training in Political Science <\/strong><\/p>\n

Saturday, September 13, 8:00 a.m. \u2013 9:30 a.m.  <\/span><\/p>\n

Sponsored by APSA Diversity and Inclusion Programs and the APSA Committee on Professional Ethics, Rights and Freedoms  <\/span><\/p>\n

VCC East, 11<\/span><\/p>\n

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Roundtable: Diversity, Recruitment, and Retention Roundtable: Best Practices and Strategies<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n

Saturday, September 13, 10:00 a.m. \u2013 11:30 a.m. <\/span><\/p>\n

Sponsored by APSA Diversity and Inclusion Programs   <\/span><\/p>\n

VCC East, 11<\/span><\/p>\n

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Roundtable: APSA Indigenous Politics Research Roundtable <\/strong><\/p>\n

Saturday, September 13, 12:00 p.m. \u2013 1:30 p.m.  <\/span><\/p>\n

Sponsored by APSA Diversity and Inclusion Programs   <\/span><\/p>\n

VCC West, 109<\/span><\/p>\n

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Roundtable: Increasing Visibility or Erasure: What does the new categorization of Hispanic or Latino on the U.S. Census do to advance equity in an anti-DEI political environment?  <\/strong><\/p>\n

Saturday, September 13, 12:00 p.m. \u2013 1:30 p.m. <\/span><\/p>\n

Sponsored by the APSA Committee on the Status of Latinos y Latinas   <\/span><\/p>\n

VCC West, 220 <\/span><\/p>\n

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Roundtable: APSA Early Career Scholars Research Roundtable <\/strong><\/p>\n

Saturday, September 13, 2:00 p.m. <\/span>\u2013<\/span> 3:30 p.m. <\/span><\/p>\n

Sponsored by APSA Diversity and Inclusion Programs   <\/span><\/p>\n

VCC East, 11<\/span><\/p>\n

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Roundtable: Navigating the Academic Job Market: Advice and Recommendations During Times of Uncertainty<\/strong>  <\/strong><\/p>\n

Saturday, September 13, 4:00 p.m. \u2013 5:30 p.m. <\/span><\/p>\n

Sponsored by APSA Diversity and Inclusion Programs    <\/span><\/p>\n

VCC East, 11<\/span><\/p>\n

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APSA Mentoring and Networking Reception<\/strong><\/p>\n

Thursday, September 11, 5:30 p.m. \u2013 6:30 p.m. <\/span><\/p>\n

Sponsored by APSA Diversity & Inclusion Programs   <\/span><\/p>\n

PPV, Oceanview Suite 3 <\/span><\/p>\n

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APSA Reception Honoring Women in the Profession <\/strong><\/p>\n

Thursday, September 11, 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. <\/span><\/p>\n

Co-sponsored by the APSA Women, Gender and Politics Organized Section, Women\u2019s Caucus, Committee on the Status of Women, and APSA Diversity & Inclusion Programs <\/span><\/p>\n

Marriott, Pinnacle III <\/span><\/p>\n

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National Conference of Black Political Scientists and Committee on the Status of Blacks in the Profession Joint Reception<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n

Thursday, September 11, 7:30 p.m. \u2013 9:00 p.m.  <\/span><\/p>\n

Marriott, Pinnacle I & II <\/span><\/p>\n

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LGBTQ+ Political Science Joint Reception <\/strong><\/p>\n

Thursday, September 11, 7:30 p.m. \u2013 9:00 p.m.   <\/span><\/p>\n

Co-sponsored by Division 47: Sexuality & Politics, LGBTQ Caucus, and the Committee on the Status of LGBT Individuals in the Profession <\/span><\/p>\n

PPV, Oceanview I <\/span><\/p>\n

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APSA Reception Honoring Women of Color in the Profession <\/strong><\/p>\n

Friday, September 12, 7:30 p.m. \u2013 9:00 p.m.  <\/span><\/p>\n

Sponsored by APSA Diversity & Inclusion Programs and the APSA Status Committees  <\/span><\/p>\n

Marriott, Point Grey <\/span><\/p>\n

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Joint Reception of APSA Status Committees, Caucuses and REP Organized Section <\/strong><\/p>\n

Friday, September 12, 8:00 p.m. \u2013 9:30 p.m.  <\/span><\/p>\n

Co-sponsored by the APSA Status Committees on the Status of Asian Pacific Americans, Blacks, Disability, First Generation Scholars, Latinos y Latinas, LGBT Individuals, and Women in the Profession; the Asian Pacific American Caucus and Latino Caucus; the Race, Ethnicity and Politics Organized Section, and APSA Diversity & Inclusion Programs <\/span><\/p>\n

Marriott, Pinnacle I & II <\/span><\/p>\n

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Diversity Fellowship Program (DFP\/MFP) & RBSI Alumni Reception <\/strong><\/p>\n

Saturday, September 13, 7:30 p.m. \u2013 9:00 p.m.  <\/span><\/p>\n

Sponsored by APSA Diversity & Inclusion Programs      <\/span><\/p>\n

Marriott, Ambleside I <\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Grab some popcorn and enjoy a series of interviews from the\n \n APSA Oral History Project<\/u>\n <\/a>, sponsored by APSA Diversity and Inclusion Programs. This collection of interviews contributes to a continuous project that seeks to amplify the scholarship and contributions of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color to the\n profession and investigate the history of race and racism in the political science profession.<\/p>\n

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APSA\u2019s Oral History Project Screenings | Location: Pan Pacific Vancouver, Pacific Rim 1 | Friday, September 12<\/strong><\/p>\n

This session features compelling interviews with political scientists reflecting on their personal and professional journeys. Gain insights into the evolution of the discipline through stories that highlight mentorship, scholarship,\n and institutional change. Film showing of a collection of interviews:<\/p>\n

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Dr. Joseph Silver, Sr. and Dr. Larry Moss<\/strong><\/p>\n

8:00 a.m. \u2013 9:30 a.m.<\/p>\n

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Dr. Sharon Wright Austin and Dr. Lorenzo Morris<\/strong><\/p>\n

10:00 a.m. \u2013 11:30 a.m.<\/p>\n

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Dr. Andrea Simpson and Dr. Kim Geron<\/strong><\/p>\n

2:00 p.m. \u2013 3:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

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Dr. Andy Aoki, Dr. Anna Sampaio, and Dr. Pei-te Lien<\/strong><\/p>\n

4:00 p.m. \u2013 5:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

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*This is not an exhaustive list. Please see the <\/em>\n online program<\/em><\/a> and search keyword \u201cdiversity\u201d for additional events.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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