Virginia Beard's schedule for Democracy Conference Schedule

Welcome, Democracy Scholars! We are delighted to invite you to American Independence and Identity at 250: Examining Democracy in the United States and Globally. This conference will be hosted at Gordon College on Thursday, June 11-Saturday, June 13, with events in Ken Olsen Science Center, Chase Hall, and Lane Student Center. Join for an optional tour of revolutionary sites in Boston, MA on Sunday, June 14.

Check out the schedule below and get excited for a phenomenal lineup of panel discussions, keynote addresses, and more!

Virginia Beard

Hope College

Professor of Political Science

About me

Dr. Virginia Beard is a Professor of Political Science at Hope College. She specializes in African democracy, identity politics, water politics and the role of civil society. She also specializes in public policy with a 2026 book release Housing: The Evolution of Beliefs, Politics and Policies.

My Speakers Sessions

3:45pm EDT

Late Afternoon Panel 4A | Comparative Politics KOS 124 (Ken Olsen Science Center)Meidan Koresh • Tracy Kuperus • Virginia Beard • Diane Ziegler • Daniel Young

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Virginia Beard

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My Speakers Sessions

3:45pm EDT

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