The Department of Politics and Government is hosting the final talk in their “Democracy in Focus: the 2024 Election” speaker series as part of the annual Hibbert Roberts Lecture. Dr. Alexandra Filindra, a professor at the University of Illinois Chicago, will present her talk titled “The Politics of Violence as a Threat to American Democracy” on October 30 at 7 p.m. in the Brown Ballroom at the Bone Student Center. The talk is free and open to the public, with no registration required.
Filindra specializes in political science and psychology, focusing on issues such as immigration, gender, race, and the rise of harassment, threats, and political violence against elected officials and their staff in the United States. Her research explores how these challenges impact democratic politics and representation.
The annual Hibbert Roberts Lecture honors the memory of Roberts, a former faculty member in the Department of Politics and Government. Each year, the lecture features a prominent academic or activist discussing their work on public policy related issues. This year, Filindra’s talk will shed light on the importance of addressing the politics of violence as a threat to American democracy.
Attendees can expect an insightful and informative discussion on a timely and relevant topic. This event provides an opportunity for the public to engage with cutting-edge research and ideas in the field of politics and government.
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