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NYT Article on Auraria Student Protestors

Aug. 22, 2024

Auraria student protestors were featured in this article as they continue activity at the Democratic Convention. Political science students in our program are civically engaged and working towards making real change. "The Next Stop for Denver campus Protestors Is the Democratic Convention," was published on August 17, 2024 by the...

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Research Assistant Position: Arab-Israeli Conflict

Aug. 22, 2024

Peacexchange will be sponsoring a research assistant this fall. Interested students can find more information and apply via handshake. Students can also find details at Thepeacexchange.org or contact me (Martin Widzer) directly via email at PeaceX@ucdenver.edu . Student Research Assistant – Arab-Israeli Conflict Job #9135033 https://ucdenver.joinhandshake.com/edu/jobs/9135033 EUReCA! Guide for Applying...

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Betcy Jose Presents in Mozambique

July 22, 2024

Dr. Betcy Jose will present 'Social Media, Gender, and Civilian Self-Protection in the Sudanese Context' on July 26 in Mozambique, Africa at the Digitalization, AI and Feminist Futures conference . This joint hybrid conference is sponsored by Feminist Africa and the International Feminist Journal of Politics. Dr. Jose will be...

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Fall 2024 Course Feature - American Political System (PSCI 1101 ONLINE)

July 22, 2024

American Political System (PSCI 1101 ONLINE) delves into the deep divisions characterizing American society amidst the backdrop of this year’s presidential election. Explore major U.S. Supreme Court decisions and much more while learning about the basics of our system of government and how you can make a difference on the...

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Fall 2024 Course Feature - Politics of Climate Change (PSCI 2365 ONLINE)

June 6, 2024

Politics of Climate Change (PSCI 2365 ONLINE) breaks down this complex issue in an understandable way. Climate politics includes policy plus justice, biodiversity, and human rights. Find out why political progress has been slow for 30 years and dive into signs of hope and possibility from innovative communities, indigenous activists,...

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Alumni Connections!

May 6, 2024

Our goal for the next few years is to begin to cultivate an alumni network that is more connected with each other and connected with current political science students. We are proud of what you have achieved in life and career, and want to continue engaging with our graduates once...

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PSCI Department Awards & Honors 2023-2024

May 1, 2024

This year, the CU Denver Political Science Department has been privileged to receive a number of prestigious awards for students, staff, faculty, and alumni! Two undergraduate students, Ali Al Nazzal and Juan Gonzalez, were recipients of CU Denver's Outstanding Undergraduate Award! Ali Al Nazzal was the Fall 2023 recipient and...

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Kristin Roy: Shaping Politics from Colorado to DC

April 29, 2024

Current Denverite, Kristin Roy reflects on her time as a CU Denver PSCI student and a prior political staffer, which included a tenure at the White House and work on political campaigns, all of which shaped her academic goals. Her work for the George W. Bush administration took her around...

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PSCI Department Research 2023-2024

April 25, 2024

We are proud of our faculty and students who completed and worked on research in the 2023-2024 academic year. As our department values civic engagement and critical thinking, research is just one important way we see our faculty and students affect the world around them. Student Research This year, we...

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Breaking Barriers: The Journey of Ali Alnazzal from Refugee to Grad Student

April 24, 2024

Ali Al Nazzal is one of the CU Denver PSCI Department's most accomplished and dedicated students! He currently serves as a TA in the department and is a published author in the Spring 2024 edition of PRAXIS Student Journal. We are extremely proud of Ali's accomplishments and are excited to...

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