February 29, 2008
U.S. Sen. Chuck Hagel (R-Neb.) will engage University of Maryland youth voters in an open discussion on foreign and domestic issues; speak on the topic, "America: Our Next Chapter;" and receive a national political courage award.

January 23, 2008
Study: Touch Screen Voting a Hit; Critics Miss Mark on Security. Electronic voting technology, especially touch screen systems, easily pass the tests of voter confidence and satisfaction, but users still make too many mistakes and ask too often for help...

May 7, 2007
Workshop on Voting Technology and Practices - sponsored by CAPC and the Center for the Study of Elections and Democracy at Brigham Young University

April 30, 2007
Workshop on the Promise and Performance of Electronic Voting Systems - sponsored by CAPC and the Institute for Social Research (ISR) at the University of Michigan

April 11, 2007
Prospects of Peace in the Middle East - Can there ever be peace in this region of the world? What are the environmental factors that must occur to make this happen? These questions will be answered by professors from the Government and Politics department, Dr. Shibley Telhami and Dr. Jillian Schwedler, along with PhD Candidate Guy Ziv. Panelists will discuss the identity of the Middle East as a whole, foreign relations with the U.S., the current political scene in Israel and Jordan, peace talks between the Middle East nations, and Islamist social and political movements.

February 20, 2007
CAPC Career Seminar - Once again CAPC addresses every undergraduates' nightmare: what to do after graduation. Professionals from various government and politics fields who are University of Maryland alumni that majored in Government and Politics will tackle this question. Notable guests include: Ryan Duffy , Legislative Director to MD Delegate Ross; Matt Stempeck , Strategy Assistant at Echoditto; Jeff Davis, Legislative Assistant to Congresswoman Berkley, NV-01; and Amy Tenney, an Associate at Jenner & Block.

November 15, 2006
CAPC Career Seminar - Wondering what to do after graduation? Do you want to work on the Hill, in Annapolis, or at a research think tank? Come listen to professionals University of Maryland alumni who majored in Government and Politics. Notable guests include: Sarah Hale, Legislative Assistant to Representative Myrick (NC-R); Dr. Juliana Menasce Horowitz, Research Associate at the Pew Research Center for the People & the Press; District 22 Delegate Justin Ross (D); and Michael Wein, local MD attorney.

November 13, 2006
Campaigning Strategies and the Media - Local expert, J. Toscano (who is a media and political consultant) will discuss election and campaign advertising and media, public relations, partnership development and coalition building.

November 8, 2006
The Election Decision 2006 - This forum will include Government and Politics faculty who will discuss the recent mid-term elections and answer such questions as "What happened?" "How will the elections affect me?" and "Why does it matter?" Also, students from the Gemstone and Honors program will present research discussing on-line campaigns and specific Congressional elections.

June 19, 2006
Congressman Van Hollen Hosts Forum on the Voting Rights Act Will be joined by special guests and fellow House Judiciary Committee Members Representatives John Conyers of Michigan and Linda Sanchez of California. National civil rights leaders who will speak at the event include Wade Henderson, Executive Director, Leadership Conference on Civil Rights; Peter Zamora, Legislative Staff Attorney, Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund; Caroline Fredrickson, Director of the Washington Legislative Office, American Civil Liberties Union; Dr. Paul Herrnson, Professor, Government and Politics, University of Maryland and Director of the Center for American Politics and Citizenship

June 2, 2006
Workshop on the Usability and Security of Electronic Voting Systems