Lecture Series

Bollens-Ries-Hoffenberg Lecture

The annual series’ aim is to bring together the worlds of academic exploration and practical politics to illuminate discussion of the broader principles and ideas of representative government. Such a synthesis is true to the spirit of the lecture’s honorees – John C. Bollens, John C. Ries, and Marvin Hoffenberg – former distinguished professors in UCLA’s Department of Political Science.

Swarr Prize Lecture

The Swarr Prize is an annual award given to a graduate student in Political Science for authoring the best unpublished research paper. Awardees are recognized by faculty for the quality of their research as well as the originality of their idea and are presented the Swarr Prize at the Department’s annual Swarr lecture and lunch.

E. Victor Wolfenstein Political Theory Lecture

The E. Victor Wolfenstein Political Theory Lecture Series continues the inspiring intellectual legacy of Eugene Victor Wolfenstein (1940 – 2010), faculty member of the UCLA Department of Political Science from 1965 to 2010. The purpose of the lecture series is to reflect upon theories of racial justice and freedom, particularly in relation to questions of democracy, citizenship, liberalism, and constitutionalism.

“U Heard it Here” Series

The “U Heard It Here” series is dedicated to exploring a deeper understanding of politics and contemporary issues. Series events will present scholars and thought leaders across a range of topics.