CU Denver Political Science

The Political Science Department is looking to hire a lecturer to teach PSCI 3035: Political Movements Race and Gender, an online course that examines the emergence, growth, and decline of social movements for race and gender equality this fall. Online teaching experience preferred. Please share with anyone who might be interested and meet the qualifications!

Political Science Lecturer (Pool) Click the link provided to see the complete job description.

Calling all incoming CU Denver students interested in Political Science! Join us for an exclusive Q&A event on Thursday, April 11th from 4:30 to 5:30 PM. Get your burning questions answered!

RSVP here:

https://application.admissions.ucdenver.edu/register/?id=f29a1011-fb9d-4acd-bab0-e0bdcb630885&_gl=1*1sicrxk*_ga*MTI3NTc5ODI3OC4xNzA1NjEyNjkz*_ga_DS36BR332D*MTcxMjU5MzIxOC43OC4xLjE3MTI2MDI5MDYuNjAuMC4w

This week, some of the Political Science Department's highest-achieving students were inducted into Pi Sigma Alpha, the National Political Science Honor Society! Pi Sigma Alpha offers students important opportunities for fellowship, scholarships, and both academic and professional recognition as some of the hardest-working students in political science – not to mention some sweet honors regalia to wear at graduation!

Congratulations to the Spring 2024 Pi Sigma Alpha inductees!

Proud to see our alumna, Krista Kafer, making a difference in local politics!

I guest host tonight's Colorado inside out on Channel 12 at 8. Great guests and great topics. Tune in!

From the satirical take on gender politics in Barbie to the ethical dilemmas of Oppenheimer, this Spring 2024 online class is the most fun you can have while learning about politics. Sign up today for PSCI-3347 Film and Politics! You won’t want to miss this online journey through the politics of contemporary and classic films.

Courses are filling up for Spring 2024! Why not sign up to talk about movies? Whether you watch a hard-hitting documentary or the latest Marvel movie, Citizen Kane or Star Wars, your favorite films are packed with political messages! In PSCI 3347: Film and Politics, students will learn how to critically evaluate films—both classic and contemporary—as an inherently political medium. Whether designed as propaganda or entertainment, films shape and reflect critical issues of our political and social culture in ways that might surprise you!

Enroll soon before courses are full!

Still need a course for Spring 2024? Sign up for PSCI 4240 today! Over the course of the semester, Professor Hassan will examine what is to be defended, what should it be defended against, and how. International Security introduces students to common answers from experts in the field, giving them insights on conflicts around the world from Ukraine to Rwanda.

Enroll now for Spring 2024!

The CU Denver Political Science Department spotlighted our speaker Nga Vương-Sandoval, for her keynote address at last month's event celebrating the school's designation as an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI).

In the address, Nga honored Professor Glenn Morris for inspiring and shaping her passion for human rights advocacy.

Read the rest of the article here: https://clas.ucdenver.edu/polisci/2023/11/08/professor-morris-honored-alumna-keynote-address?fbclid=IwAR2HW3R6WFm15P7syNdCT2zz1Xti0nFvOvHrYAVh-xVPGUfWGLSL__yVXnk

We are proud that the work of our faculty and students regularly has positive, real-world impact on not only local communities, but also nationally and even internationally. That is why we are extremely excited to share the work of Dr. Betcy Jose, whose expertise directly led to nearly 100 Afghan refugees receiving asylum in the United States!

Dr. Jose provided a memorandum in support of asylum applicants in Vermont attesting to the devastating political and security situation in Afghanistan. These applicants have thus far experienced a 100% success rate with the help of her memorandum, and it has reportedly been widely circulated nationally as well.

Congratulations to Dr. Jose on her dedicated work!

We are thrilled to share this recent article that was co-authored by Dr. Sasha Breger-Bush and a number of her students! Published in economics magazine Dollars & Sense, "Will the World Ditch the Dollar?" explores the global dominance of the U.S. dollar and argues that its supremacy may not be as secure as many economists today believe.

https://www.dollarsandsense.org/archives/2023/0923breger-bush-et-al.html

The Harding Fellowship in Student Hunger and Homelessness was created to identify and expand services, conduct research, and engage the community in order to alleviate hunger and homelessness on the CU Denver campus.

One of our fellows, Levi Brower, is a first-generation student focusing on urban politics and ways to make cities more equitable and enjoyable places to live. He has a background in agriculture and forest management. "So far, my favorite part of the fellowship has been connecting with community members and learning about the support systems in place for students," Levi says. "There are so many faculty members who want to help student connect with the resources they need to succeed."

We are excited to have fellows doing this important work this academic year!

The Political Science Department is proud to share the work of faculty member Dr. Jim Walsh, who recently unveiled a historic memorial that was the result of years of dedicated research!

On September 16th, 2023, Dr. Walsh's years-long project came to fruition with Unearthed: Voices of Leadville’s Shanty Irish, where the newly installed Leadville Irish Miners’ Memorial was unveiled. This memorial statue commemorates the more than 1,300 immigrants buried in unmarked pauper graves in the Catholic Free section of Evergreen Cemetery in Leadville. The event was attended by members of the Irish community, union representatives, U.S. Ambassador to Ireland Claire D. Cronin, and Senator Michael Bennet!

“The unveiling of the Irish Miners’ Memorial in Leadville was the culmination of decades of research and activism by Dr. James Walsh, CU Denver students, and the Irish community in Colorado and beyond. The beautiful memorial not only commemorates the memory, spirit, and humanity of the named and unnamed miners interred there but also serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of labor movements across the globe past, present, and future.” - Dr. Mike Berry

Congratulations to Dr. Walsh on his historic accomplishment!

We are excited to share that the New Directions Program is accepting applications and has availability for fall registration! We offer flexible weekend courses and are geared towards the non-traditional student. Check out our fall course offerings and apply today!

New Directions in Politics and Public Policy CU Denver College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Migration and refugee/asylum law has been vitally relevant to the U.S. since its founding. Immigration law and policy bears even greater relevance to the outlook of the rest of this century as issues like climate change and globalization alter the political and literal landscape of the world.

This fall, Professor Jim Walsh explores immigration and migration in PSCI 4545: Immigration Politics. Join Professor Walsh as he introduces students to central theories of migration and explores a survey of immigration history, law, and policy in the 19th and 20th centuries. This course highlights the experiences of migrants and refugees from many parts of the world, as well as important, related topics like U.S.-Mexican relations, bilingual education, undocumented immigration, and globalization.

Politics in East Asian countries is increasingly relevant to those living in the U.S.—whether it be the growing influence of art, media and cultural power of countries like Japan and South Korea, the foreign policy challenges shaping relations between U.S.-allied countries and other East Asian nations like China, or the deep economic relationship between the U.S. and East Asian nations.

Join Professor Tony Robinson in PSCI 4186: East Asia in World Affairs as he explores the political-economic systems and foreign policies of East Asian powers like China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. Professor Robinson analyzes how these powers interact with each other, how they impact politics and economics at the global level, and discusses major theoretical approaches to the study of East Asian powers.

Our faculty are always working on stellar research projects. Professor Tony Robinson and Minsun Ji have published another book! Check it out!

A Flying Dragon: King Taejo, Founder of Korea's Choson Dynasty We are proud to announce the publication of Profes

Our very own Dr. Betcy Jose was interviewed by the Colorado Sun regarding the crisis in Sudan. The full article is attached in the link below!

Colorado Sun Interviews Prof. Betcy Jose Our very own Dr.

From education to action, our program will get you where you need to go. Come study with us this fall!

Political Science at CU Denver, 2023 Come study with us! Benefit from hands-on learning opportunities in the CO legislature, and studying with esteemed faculty committed to your success as much ...

CU Denver’s Colorado Legislative Roundup, presented by CU Denver’s Pi Sigma Alpha and “CU at the Capitol” legislative interns, took place this past April!

Multiple legislative aides and the executive director of the Colorado Education Association participated in the bipartisan discussion of education politics and policies in Colorado.

Current interns at the Capitol raved about their firsthand experience and encouraged interested students to participate in this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to work within the General Assembly!

CU Denver Political Science Official department page with information on undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

Still looking for summer classes? We have two great courses just for you!

Does the relationship between film and politics send a thrilling chill up your spine? Or maybe you just kind of like watching movies. Well, Middle East Politics and Society in Film (PSCI 4770) is the course for you! Taught by Professor Bassem Hassan from 5/15-6/11, this course focuses on the intersection between politics and cinema in the Middle East.

Want to just go over the basics? There's no one better suited for the job than Professor Harv Bishop! Intro to Political Science (PSCI 1001) runs from 6/27-7/30 and introduces the study of politics, its human importance, and its relationship to social institutions.

Taking a summer course is a great way to divide your workload, and we hope you will consider enrolling in one of our online summer courses, (especially the two listed above!) Register now to be sure you get a spot!

https://www.ucdenver.edu/student/registration/register-for-classes

Professor Sasha Breger Bush's new article, "The Whole World Debt Crisis: Implications for the Global South," has been featured on the front page of Dollars & Sense economic magazine's March/April issue! Professor Breger Bush utilizes her expertise in international political economy to provide a keen analysis of the origins of the world debt crisis, its global impacts, and its disproportionate impact on the Global South.

Click the link below to read the article!

https://www.dollarsandsense.org/archives/2023/0323breger-bush.html

If corporations have rights, why not mountains and rivers? Join professor and environmental lawyer Karen Breslin as she discusses how we can use legal rights for nature as pathway toward saving our planet!

Date: Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Time: 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Location: CU Denver Student Commons, Room 3018
Zoom: https://ucdenver.zoom.us/j/95067319559

Tomorrow is CU Denver Giving Day!

The Political Science Department is proud to provide our students with a quality education that will prepare them to be skilled and compassionate leaders in our community. Part of that education includes the local partnerships we have formed that help connect students with local organizations and experienced community leaders, so they can make an impact both during their time at CU and in their future careers!

This Giving Day, April 6, please consider donating to the Political Science Department and supporting the students, faculty, and staff who make our department an important partner in the Denver community and all throughout Colorado!

Political Science Department Fund | CU Denver | Giving to CU To provide support for the Department of Political Science at the University of Colorado Denver.

“One of the things women do well is bring others along with us.” -Karen Sugar, lecturer, alumna, and founder and director of the Women’s Global Empowerment Fund.

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 event will also include "Sips and Shopping for a Cause" as attendees can enjoy wine and merchandise, the profits of which will go partially to the WGEF.

Click here to donate and learn more! https://wgefund.org/

Date: Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Time: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Panel Discussion: 5:00 PM
Location: Cherry Creek, 250 Columbine Street, Suite 115, Denver, CO

Ever wanted to gain hands-on experience working for a political campaign? At CU Denver Political Science, students are doing just that! Professor Jim Walsh is a valued member of our Political Science faculty, and through his campaign for Denver mayor, students are gaining first-hand knowledge on the ins-and-outs of local politics and mayoral elections.

Happy New Year from all of us at CU Denver PSCI! Celebrate a new year by enrolling in one of our two featured courses for Spring 2023! Whether you prefer learning in-person or online, we have options for you. We’d love to have you join us this semester!