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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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Juan Gonzalez Wins CLAS Outstanding Undergraduate

April 24, 2024

Juan Gonzalez, 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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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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Hazzel Chavira: McNair Scholar, Researcher and Equality Advocate

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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Colorado Capital Conference

Feb. 13, 2024

The Colorado Capital Conference is a unique opportunity for Colorado residents to interact with the nation's leaders in Washington, D.C. In an ever-changing political environment, the Colorado Capital Conference provides key insights into how the U.S. Government works. The conference is designed to give participants an enhanced understanding of the...

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Introducing Pi Sigma Alpha

Jan. 25, 2024

Pi Sigma Alpha (PSA) is the national honor society for Political Science that recognizes student excellence and promotes high academic achievement. Omicron Sigma is the local chapter of PSA at the University of Colorado Denver. Membership in Pi Sigma Alpha is open to graduate and upper-level undergraduate students enrolled in...

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