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Juan Gonzalez Wins CLAS Outstanding Undergraduate

April 24, 2024

Juan Gonzales, Senior Advisor for the Student Government Association and Alpha Psu Lambda chapter President is a passionate leader at the University of Colorado Denver who emphasizes student advocacy and community engagement. Politics, rooted in Gonazlez's Mexican ancestry, has been a constant presence in his life, a topic of discussion...

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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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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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Student Research Symposium!

March 5, 2024

Are you working on an interesting research project? Is it: work from a research lab? a compelling paper from a class? a research question you have answered? a performance, film, or art series? Luckily for you, the RCA (Research Creative Actives) is hosting a Symposium April 26th, 2024 to showcase...

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ICMA (International City/County Management Association)

Feb. 27, 2024

The CU Denver International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Student Chapter engages students about the profession of city & county management. Their goals are to introduce and integrate graduate and undergraduate students to the local government management profession, familiarize students with ICMA's premier local government management association, its members, resources, and...

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