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Prof. Jim Walsh's "Unearthed" Event a Huge Success!

Sept. 20, 2023

The Political Science Department is proud to share the work of faculty member Dr. Jim Walsh, who recently unveiled a historic memorial that was the result of years of dedicated research! On September 16th, 2023, Dr. Walsh's years-long project came to fruition with Unearthed: Voices of Leadville’s Shanty Irish, where...

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Constitution Day 2023 Auraria

Sept. 18, 2023

We had a great time at the Civic Block Party to celebrate Constitution Day! We loved interacting with many students from CU Denver, MSU, and CCD and engaging in interesting conversations over donuts and cookies. It was an honor to be included among so many other important organizations like the...

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Free Catered Networking Event - Powering Connections: A Soft Power Happy Hour

Sept. 14, 2023

The Denver Council on Foreign Relations' Young Professionals' Committee is hosting a free networking event for CU Denver students and staff titled Powering Connections: A Soft Power Happy Hour ! The event will host discussions on art, culture, sports, and how they impact our view of the world. The event...

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AG Phil Weiser Invites CU Denver to Holocaust Commemoration Event

Sept. 14, 2023

Attorney General Phil Weiser and the Mizel Museum are extending complimentary tickets to the entire CU Denver community to their upcoming Holocaust commemoration event on September 27 at Babi Yar Memorial Park. Details are below. Availability is limited! Join us for this Special Commemoration Babi Yar 82 nd Anniversary Featuring...

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Dr. Betcy Jose Participates in Human Security Lab Panel

Sept. 14, 2023

CU Denver's Dr. Betcy Jose has been selected to participate in a web panel hosted by Human Security Lab this October! Dr. Jose, an expert in international politics, armed conflict, and humanitarian law, will join an international selection of fellow academic and practitioner experts to discuss the topic of civillian...

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Student Spotlight! - Caitlyn Agee-Keys

Sept. 13, 2023

Caitlyn Agee-Keys is a junior student in political science at CU Denver and currently a student research assistant. She loves that the program has pushed her to be curious about things she had never considered, and even helped her answer questions she didn’t know she should be asking! Caitlyn’s favorite...

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Auraria Constitution Day Block Party

Sept. 13, 2023

Come visit our tables at the Civic Block Party in honor of Constitution Day on Monday, September 18, from 11-3pm in 9 th Street Park ! Food, snacks, and community organizations will be there including COLOR, New Era Colorado, League of Women Voters, and the Clerk & Records office. Come...

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CU's Professor Walsh Unveils Historic Statue

Sept. 13, 2023

On Friday September 15 th , Professor James Walsh will be holding an exciting, informative event about Leadville’s Shanty Irish population! Come learn about Irish immigrants who traveled to Leadville from Ireland mining communities for better lives. “Unearthed: Voices of Leadville’s Shanty Irish” reflects on their history and explores topics...

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Welcome to Our Student Administrators!

Aug. 31, 2023

We are excited to introduce our student assistants for the 2023-2024 academic year! Pictured left to right: Jem Averyt (she/her), Ximena Avila (she/her), and Aya Sharia (she/her). They have all begun work this week and will be housed in office 3212. We are so excited to have them onboard and...

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PSCI Student Lounge Open!

Aug. 31, 2023

Please note that our PSCI Student Lounge, room 3129 on the third floor of the Student Commons Building,is now OPEN! This space is only for the use of Political Science students. There is a refrigerator and Keurig for your use, as well as two desktop computers and a collection of...

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