DePaul University Department of Political Science

01/24/2020

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09/11/2019

Law Professor Alberto R. Coll is offering this fall term to all DePaul undergraduates the following course: PSC 249:101 Topics in International Relations: The Constitution & American Foreign Policy MW 9:40-11:10, LPC. The course, which has been offered before, will be taught in the style of a regular law school course, with a heavy emphasis on the study and analysis of constitutional law cases that illuminate the conduct of foreign policy. Key issues will include the powers of the president, congress and the federal courts over foreign policy and war, immigration, sanctuary cities, the border wall, the handling of terrorist suspects, and individual liberties during wartime. The course serves as a valuable experience of what a regular law school course would look like.

01/14/2019

Student-Faculty Chats are starting tomorrow, 1/15/2019
Please come to the Department of Political Science,
990 W. Fullerton, 2. floor and chat with Will Denton at 4:15

10/31/2018

09/20/2018

The Killam Fellowships Program provides an opportunity for exceptional undergraduate students from universities in the United States to spend either one semester or a full academic year as an exchange student in Canada.

The Killam Fellowships Program provides a cash award of $5,000 US per semester ($10,000 for a full academic year), and includes a three day orientation in Ottawa, and a three day spring seminar in Washington. In addition, the Foundation provides all American Killam Fellows with an allowance of $250 CA to offset the cost of health insurance. All Killam Fellows are also eligible to apply for a mobility (in-country travel) grant in an amount not to exceed $800 Cdn. The idea of the mobility initiative is to allow students to undertake an educational field trip, providing the Fellows with the opportunity to gain a fuller understanding of the culture in Canada.

The application must be submitted by January 31, 2019. Please see the link below for more details.

The Killam Fellowships Program provides an opportunity for exceptional undergraduate students from universities in Canada and the United States to...

09/20/2018

12 Fellowships for Undergraduate Minority Students:

These fellowships for undergraduate minority students are designed to promote diversity and equality in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, government, business, entrepreneurship, education and philanthropy.

These fellowships offer lots of exciting opportunities for undergraduates who are a part of an underrepresented minority. They seek to reconcile the lack of gender or racial diversity that persists today in a number of fields by training and preparing members of minorities to succeed.

07/11/2018

Interested in a career in the State Department as a Foreign Service Officer? Consider applying for the Pickering Fellowship, which provides up to $37,500 annually for a two-year period for completion of a two-year master’s degree. During your MA program, you will complete two internships with the State Department, one in the US and one overseas. You will also receive personal and professional mentoring. To learn more, click on the link below. Feel free to contact Phillip Stalley ([email protected]) with questions or for assistance with your application.

The Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Program is a U.S. Department of State program, administered by Howard University, that attracts and prepares young people for careers in the Foreign Service of the U.S. Department of State.

07/06/2018

Seeking Volunteers and Interns (unpaid)
Bridget Fitzgerald for State Senate Campaign (41st District)

Duties will include: contacting voters, working at local events, recruiting volunteers, social media engagement, and other tasks. Prior experience not required.

To volunteer or to apply for an internship, please e-mail the campaign office at [email protected]
or call 331-318-2524. Internship applicants should submit a resume and brief cover letter.

To learn how to receive academic credit for the internship, contact professor Cathy May at [email protected].

07/02/2018

Pre-law students who need to take the LSAT may be interested in this free event.

There's no better way to prep than by taking a practice test. It's the perfect way to familiarize yourself with the test structure, timing, and question types. Plus, you'll get an initial performance assessment, including a breakdown of your scores and practice areas for you to target, so you'll kno...

06/27/2018

Course Added to Autumn Schedule

PSC 229, Topics in American Politics: Organizing for Political & Social Justice
Mondays, 6:00-9:15 p.m., Lincoln Park Campus
Teacher: Mr. Ahmadou Drame

This course provides an in-depth analysis of social change through collective action. It introduces students to community organizing principles and theories, and provides basic training in its practices. Students will apply what they learn in an experiential context, and will develop a practical and theoretical understanding of the challenges and constraints associated with collective action. Additionally, by carefully examining specific organizing campaigns and social movements, students will learn about alternative forms of organizing, and the critical role of community organizing in a democracy.

06/19/2018

Internships with House Committee on Ways & Means
Applications are due by July 1, 2018 for fall internships.

Thank you for your interest in the Majority Staff of the House Committee on Ways and Means internship program. We are currently seeking reliable and professional individuals with a positive attitude and strong work ethic. The Committee is responsible for tax, health, trade, social security, welfare,...

06/12/2018

Film Screening: "Frances Xavier Cabrini: The People's Saint"
Monday, June 18th, 6:30 p.m.
Student Center, room 120
2250 N. Sheffield Avenue

Lincoln Park filmmakers Lucia Mauro and Joe Orlandino will screen their new 50-minute documentary, “Frances Xavier Cabrini: The People’s Saint.” Learn how a holy landmark in Lincoln Park rose from the demolition of Columbus Hospital and more about our city’s own “saint among the skyscraper...