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The End of an Era: Who Will Govern Germany After Merkel? - A Zoom Lecture with Professors Christoph Stefes & Thorsten Spehn

Sept. 14, 2021

Please join us for a Zoom lecture: The End of an Era: Who Will Govern Germany After Merkel? presented by Professors Christoph Stefes and Thorsten Spehn on Thursday, September 23rd from 2-3:30pm MST. Dr. Stefes and Dr. Spehn will speak on Germany's upcoming elections possibilities. Zoom link: https://ucdenver.zoom.us/j/96791088826 On the...

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The Taliban's Victory: A Conversation on an Event Long Foretold - A Talk by Dr. Bassem Hassan

Sept. 8, 2021

Please join us Tuesday, September 14th, from 11:00am - 12:15pm in Student Commons Room 2600, for a talk by Dr. Bassem Hassan on the unfolding events - and past causes - of the Taliban's takeover in Afghanistan. Masks are required indoors.

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Highlighted Graduate Course: PSCI 5551-International Society: Critical Perspectives

Aug. 9, 2021

PSCI 5551-001: International Society: Critical Perspectives with Professor Bassem Hassan Tuesdays | 5:00-7:50pm | Plaza 116 This course discusses the hierarchies that exist in international society and the mechanisms used in excluding certain actors and privileging others. Topics discussed include the Iranian nuclear program, prostitution near military bases, international law...

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Highlighted PSCI Courses for Fall 2021!

Aug. 2, 2021

There's still room to enroll in these awesome Political Science courses! PSCI 3002 - 001: Politics in the Black Community with Omar Montgomery Thursdays | 5:30-8:20pm | North 1405 This course examines the experience of Black Americans within the American political landscape. Race identity politics in the United States shaped...

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Congratulations to our Spring 2021 Graduates!

May 4, 2021

Congratulations to all of our Spring 2021 graduates! We are so proud of each of you! Undergraduates Raeannon Acosta - Bachelor of Arts in Political Science Masharee Alazemi - Bachelor of Arts in Political Science Mahlet Alem - Bachelor of Arts in Political Science Jaber Ahmad Akuwari - Bachelor of...

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Professor Glenn T Morris Publishes Article: Opinion: The U.S. has finally acknowledged the genocide of Armenians. What about Native Americans?

May 3, 2021

Opinion by Glenn T. Morris and Simon Maghakyan Glenn T. Morris is an associate professor and President’s Teaching Scholar at the University of Colorado Denver. He also serves on the Leadership Council of the American Indian Movement of Colorado. Simon Maghakyan is an Armenian Genocide descendant, visiting scholar at Tufts...

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The Interdisciplinary Essay Contest - Submissions Due 5.14.21

April 27, 2021

The CU Denver Interdisciplinary Studies Council invites all students in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences to submit a research paper that draws upon scholarly insights and/or research methods from multiple academic fields. In addition, papers that apply disciplinary knowledge to a topic or issue not traditionally associated with...

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Dr. James Walsh on Irish Heritage in Colorado

April 6, 2021

While cities like New York, Boston and Chicago are widely recognized for their Irish American communities, Colorado can trace its Irish connection back to the late 1800s and a mining boom in the state. “The first Irish communities in the state were in the Central City area," said Political Science...

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PSCI 4126 - Introduction to International Political Economy

March 30, 2021

Looking for a Fall 2021 online course? Designed for students in the fields of political science, economics and international relations, this upper-division course introduces students to the major contours of the global political economy. The field of International Political Economy (IPE) in general is situated at the intersection of “wealth”...

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The Jerry Jacks Political Science Scholarship Available Now!

March 1, 2021

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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