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Prof. James Walsh Celebrates 25 Years!

May 3, 2023

Congratulations to Professor Jim Walsh on reaching 25 years of teaching at CU Denver! Professor Walsh was one of six professors honored by the university for their 25 years of service at UCD. Pictured are Professor Walsh (center), Dean of CLAS Pam Jansma (left), and Chancellor Michelle Marks (right). Thank...

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Amache/Sand Creek Educational Trip

April 17, 2023

On March 21st, Professor Basim Mahmood led a small group of dedicated political science scholars to see the former Granada Relocation Center, also known as "Camp Amache", where over 7,000 Japanese Americans were imprisoned after F.D.R. signed Executive Order 9066. While walking through the ruins of the site, these scholars...

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Pi Sigma Alpha 2023 Induction Ceremony

April 12, 2023

Pi Sigma Alpha's ceremony took place Thursday April 6 th inducting the newest members to the hundred- and two-year-old society. The National Political Science Honor Society is the only honor society for college and university students of political and social sciences in the United States made up of the top...

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The Whole World Debt Crisis: Implications for the Global South

April 7, 2023

Professor Sasha Breger Bush's new article, "The Whole World Debt Crisis: Implications for the Global South," has been featured on the front page of Dollars & Sense economic magazine's March/April issue! Professor Breger Bush utilizes her expertise in international political economy to provide a keen analysis of the origins of...

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To Alumni, From the Chair

April 6, 2023

Greetings CU Denver Political Science alumni! As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of CU Denver, we’d like to better connect with our alumni across the Front Range and worldwide. In addition to this inaugural alumni newsletter, please see our recently updated website, which now features alumni profiles, faculty accomplishments, student...

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Summer 2023 PSCI Courses

March 30, 2023

PSCI 1001 – Introduction to Political Science: The Quest for Freedom and Justice Professor Harvey Bishop, online 6/27/2023 - 7/30/2023 PSCI 3022 – Political Systems of the World Professor Martin Widzer, in person 6/5/2023 - 7/29/2023 PSCI 3042 – Introduction to International Relations Professor Thorsten Spehn, online 6/6/2023 - 7/8/2023...

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Prof. Jim Walsh's Student-run Mayoral Campaign

March 9, 2023

At the CU Denver Political Science Department, faculty are committed to providing their students with opportunities to gain first-hand knowledge through real-world experience. This year, students have had the exciting opportunity to participate directly in a high-profile mayoral campaign! Professor Jim Walsh is an esteemed member of our Political Science...

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A Conversation With Winona LaDuke

March 9, 2023

Winona LaDuke is an internationally renowned indigenous environmental leader and scholar. She is the founder and Executive Director of Honor the Earth, an indigenous-women led organization that has been successful in advancing environmental protection of indigenous peoples’ territories and in incubating grassroots economic self-sufficiency projects on her White Earth Anishinaabe...

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Colorado Legislative Roundup: A Bipartisan Discussion

March 9, 2023

The CU Denver chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha National Political Science Honor Society and "CU at the Capitol" Legislative Interns present the 2023 Colorado Legislative Roundup: A Bipartisan Discussion of Education Politics and Policies in Colorado! This event features: Catered Reception Presentations by State Legislators and Aides Audience Questions and...

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Job Opening - Office of Sen. John Hickenlooper

March 8, 2023

Senator Hickenlooper’s office is hiring a full time Denver County Outreach Director position based in our Denver office. We’re looking for someone who is self-driven, strategic, an excellent communicator and who understands the Denver community. We value proactiveness, big-picture thinking, and the ability to collaborate. See more details and application...

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