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Turan Kayaoglu publishes on Turkey's NHRI and Human Rights

April 15, 2024

Professor of Political Science and Associate Vice Chancellor for Faculty Affairs, Turan Kayaoglu, recently published an interesting article titled "National Human Rights insitions and the Appropriation of Human Rights: The Case of Turkey's Human Rights and Equality Institution" alongside Devran Gülel. The article examines Turkey's establishment of the National Human...

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BIPOC Student Resource Committee Spring Meeting

April 12, 2024

The Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) Students Resource Committee would like to invite students to its meeting this semester on Thursday, April 18th from 12:00 - 1:30 pm in person . The physical meeting will take place in the PSCI library on the third floor of the student...

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Student Spotlight - Nicholas Pham

April 8, 2024

Nicholas Pham, is a second-year student at CU Denver, majoring in political science with a focus on public policy and minoring in communication. A Vietnamese American from Aurora, Nick developed an interest in politics at a young age, investing himself in the histories of previous leaders and the complexities of...

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Interested in the 4 + 1 program?

April 1, 2024

Advance Your Future with the Political Science 4+1 Program! Are you eager to accelerate your education and improve your opportunities in political science? Look no further than CU Denver's 4 + 1 accelerated Master's program. This one-of-a-kind opportunity allows students like you to complete a Bachelor's and a Master's degree...

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Summer 2024 Course Offerings

April 1, 2024

Enroll Today! Whether you're an undergraduate student looking to improve your education path or a graduate student looking to broaden your skills, our diverse range of courses ensures an interesting study of different political contexts. Undergraduate Courses: 1. PSCI 1001, Introduction to Political Science: The Quest for Freedom and Justice...

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End of Semester PSCI Social!

March 29, 2024

The PSCI Department will host a celebratory mixer on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 from 4-7pm at Tamayo! This social event will celebrate the end of a successful semester for PSCI students, faculty, and staff. There will be appetizers provided, and drinks available for purchase. Please RSVP by Friday, April 26...

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Public Service Career Fair

March 26, 2024

Visit the Tivoli on April 11 to check out opportunities with nonprofits or at local, state, and federal government agencies where civic impact is made. Federal agencies, local and state government, and nonprofits will be promoting careers and recruiting for open positions. The public and nonprofit sectors need talent from...

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Alum Donalyn White Receives Prestigious CU GOLD Award

March 11, 2024

We are extremely excited to announce that Donalyn White, an alum of both Political Science and English, is the 2024 recipient and will be featured at a ceremony this May! The GOLD award (Graduate of the Last Decade) recognizes graduates of the last ten years for their accomplishments in their...

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PSA Election Mixer: Huge Success!

March 11, 2024

Last Thursday's Pi Sigma Alpha Mixer was an amazing success! With roughly 40 attendees throughout the evening, including a life-size cardboard cut out of Hillary Rodham Clinton, a handful of PSCI faculty, and many students, energy was high. Professor Tony Robinson said, "It was great. Music, jokes, and laughs, all...

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Student Spotlight - Hazzel Chavira

March 7, 2024

Hazzel Chavira, a first-Generation Latina, candidly discusses her educational journey as a political science major. Her college experience was a turning point, allowing her not only to seek answers to problems but also to tackle the stigma associated with political participation in racial and ethnic communities. Having first believed that...

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