Several political science students will have the chance to speak with politicians, peace and reconciliation groups and former members of terrorist organizations in Northern Ireland, according to political science department chair Denise DeGarmo.
The students will do so as part of a study abroad program from May 7 – 18.
“We have an opportunity to hear what [...]
The College of Arts and Sciences has a busy schedule of events coming up between now and the end of the semester. Coming up this Monday and Tuesday is this year’s CAS Colloquium titled, “Thinking About the Book,” with a wide variety of lectures and events by SIUE faculty will look at the role of [...]
He went through four contested races before making his way to Congress. He represented both SIUE and SIU Carbondale during his time in office. And now he is giving back to the people in his community.
Former congressman Jerry Costello spoke to SIUE students and area residents last week as part of a lecture series with [...]
Two political science students recently received scholarships from the department.
Valerie Ozment
Junior Valerie Ozment and sophomore Gabriela Zamfir received the Gordon D. Bush Political Science Scholarship and Evelyn Bowles Scholarship, respectively.
Ozment she was excited to hear she was selected for the award.
“It made me feel very humble and to know that I’m blessed to have people [...]
An SIUE student’s blog about Florida politics received recognition last month from a Washington Post reporter.
Political science major David Trotter and his co-writer Kartik Krishnaiyer were named by Washington Post reporter Chris Cillizza for their work on The Political Hurricane.
Cillizza, who writes “The Fix,” a Washington Post political blog, compiles a list of the best [...]
Two groups of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (URCA) students presented research at the Indiana Political Science Association Conference last week in Evansville, Ind.
Two groups of political science URCA students presented research at the Indiana Political Science Association Conference March 22. The students presented research regarding effects of campaign visits and occupied Palestine. Photo courtesy [...]
General Ervin Rokke gave a talk last Thursday as part of the SIUE International Speaker Series. Rokke is currently the Senior Scholar in Residence at the USAF Academy Center for Character and Leadership Development. He served in U.S. Intelligence through the cold war and has helped train the next generation of military intelligence.
“The warfare we [...]
The Black Heritage Month Committee recently honored two faculty members for their contributions to SIUE.
Black studies department chair Howard Rambsy and political science department chair Denise DeGarmo received the committee’s Black Heritage Month Committee Salute to the Stars Award.
The award is given to faculty and staff who have encouraged students to pursue educational and career [...]
Since the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act was passed in 1988, it has become clear the media’s representation of American Indians, specifically in New York, is biased — At least according to one SIUE professor’s research.
Political science professor Anne Flaherty. Photo courtesy of Flaherty.
Political science professor Anne Flaherty’s paper, “American Indian Land Rights, Rich Indian Racism [...]
Joseph S. Szyliowicz, a graduate school professor at the University of Denver, spoke about Turkey as a political power in the Eastern Mediterranean as part of the International Speaker Series on campus.
Joseph S. Szyliowicz, a graduate school professor at the University of Denver, discussed Turkey's role as a political power as part of SIUE's International [...]
