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Women's Global Empowerment Fund

March 1, 2023

Professor Karen Sugar, CU Denver Political Science faculty and alumnus, founded the Women's Global Empowerment Fund (WGEF) while studying as a graduate student at CU. The WGEF is celebrating International Women's Day by hosting a lively event that includes an informative panel discussion on Women, Leadership, and Embracing Equity! The...

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Outstanding Grad Student - Chantelle Wilkerson

March 1, 2023

Political Science grad student Chantelle Wilkerson has been recognized as one of CU Denver’s Fall 2022 Outstanding Graduate Students! Chantelle Wilkerson (she/her) is a Colorado native who grew up in Morrison, Colorado. She graduated with her Bachelor of Arts in International Studies and Sustainability from CU Denver in 2015. She...

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9News Interviews Faculty on Ukraine War - One Year Later

March 1, 2023

One year after the start of the war in Ukraine, 9News journalist Chris Bianchi interviewed CU Denver Political Science faculty Dr. Christoph Stefes (who specializes in Eastern European studies with an emphasis on Russia) and Dr. Betcy Jose (a specialist in international law) for their insight into the war so...

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International Political Economy with SBB

March 1, 2023

Since June 2022, Dr. Sasha Breger Bush has been sharing her extensive knowledge of international political economics via her insightful, in-depth Global News Roundup! Be sure to visit her Substack to see breakdowns of complex international topics such as global supply shortages, corruption, cost of living, and more! https://ipewithsbb.substack.com/

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Sustainable, Smart, and Solidary Seoul

March 1, 2023

Congratulations to Professor Tony Robinson and Minsun Ji on their newly released book, Sustainable, Smart, Solidary Seoul: Transforming an Asian Megacity. Their book focuses on how state policy drastically impacted Seoul's social economy, urban planning, and city innovation strategies. You can find their book linked here: Sustainable, Smart, and Solidary...

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Russia as Norm Entrepreneur: Crimea and Humanitarian Intervention

March 1, 2023

Congratulations to Profs. Betcy Jose and Christoph Stefes on their newly published article “Russia as a Norm Entrepreneur: Crimea and Humanitarian Intervention. Their article takes Crimea as an example to explore the ways in which Russia utilizes a humanitarian frame in order to pursue a normative agenda. You can find...

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Praxis Student Journal Call for Papers

Oct. 31, 2022

Praxis, The CU Denver Political Science Department Student Journal, is accepting paper submissions due by December 30, 2022 for the Spring 2023 publication. Applicants with strong papers are encouraged to submit their work for review and potential publication. Experience with publication reflects very positively on job applications and graduate program...

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Featured Fall 2022 Classes!

July 27, 2022

Believe it or not, the Fall 2022 semester is just around the corner, and we have a few courses that still have room left in them. Jump to Graduate Courses Undergraduate Courses – Course Descriptions PSCI 1001: Introduction to Political Science: The Quest for Freedom and Justice (Campus, MW 11:00-12:15pm)...

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The Rich Got Richer: The politics of Economic Inequality with Dr. Steve DelCastillo

March 22, 2022

Steve DelCastillo, PhD, is currently the Director of the Center for New Directions in Politics and Public Policy. He is an economist having received his PhD from the University of Colorado Boulder. His work and research have focused in the areas of labor economics and political economy. His previous work...

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Spring 2022 Jerry Jacks Scholarship Available Now!

The CU Denver Political Science Department is pleased to announce the availability of student scholarships available to undergraduate majors in Political Science at CU Denver. Eligible students must be single parents. Preferred applicants will also be students who have demonstrated exceptional service or leadership in engaging the challenges facing traditionally...

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