Spring 2008 Study Groups

Study groups present a tremendous opportunity for students to learn informally from leading public servants, political practitioners, journalists, academics, and more. Organized as semester-long, non-for-credit weekly seminars, study groups are hosted by the Institute's Fellows and other distinguished group leaders. Study group topics range from local to global issues, and are offered in a variety of formats, including project-based working groups, skill-building workshops, and traditional Q&A-based discussion groups.

No prior experience with, or knowledge of, the topic is necessary. Participation in discussion is encouraged, as is weekly attendance, but neither is mandatory. Consistent with the Institute's mission, study groups are designed specifically to involve undergraduates, but they are open to all Harvard students, faculty, and staff, as well as the general public.

IOP Study Groups are designed and geared towards students. They are meant to be small, off-the-record discussion groups. Study Groups are open to the public; however, preferential seating will be designated for both undergraduate and graduate students of the University. Also, because of room occupancy constraints and fire code regulations some people may not be able to enter the designated room of the study group. The IOP thanks you for your understanding. In keeping with IOP study group tradition, all study groups are off-the-record. No reporting on the study group is permitted.

• A Transformative Election

  Led by IOP Fellow Lois Romano Tuesdays 4-5:30 PM More

• America’s Cities: Where Government and the Political Process Still Work

  Led by Bart Peterson, Mayor of Indianapolis 2000 – 2007 More

• An Endangered Species: The Moderate in the U.S. House of Representatives Past, Present and Future

  Led by IOP Fellow Connie Morella Thursdays, 4-5:30 PM L166, the IOP Conference Room More

• European Integration

  Led by IOP Fellow SÌle de Valera Wednesday 4-5:30 PM More

• Picking Presidents: Are There Better Ways To Nominate Candidates?

  Led By IOP fellow David Yepsen Thursdays, 4:00 - 5:30 PM: FDR Room, IOP More

• Politics of the Enviroment

  Led by IOP Fellow David Zwick Tuesdays from 4-5:30 p.m. More