We'd like to highlight three of our esteemed faculty members from the Political Science Department that have recently published insightful books, each diving into crucial aspects of the political landscape.

Anand Sokhey writes, exploring the paths of Christianity and nationalism within American politics, examining how religious beliefs shape political mobilization. Meanwhile, Srinivas Parinandi investigates how varying institutional frameworks impact the formulation of renewable energy policies in his book, . Lastly, Andy Phillips newest book entitled,delves into the intricate dynamics of budget allocation, exploring how various interests compete for their share of resources.  

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The Department of Political Science at CU Â鶹ӰԺ is excited to announce that we will be hosting a Civic Engagement Fair for students! 

Event details: 

February 22nd

10 am - 1 pm 

UMC 235

The Civic Engagement Fair is targeted towards social science majors to connect them with opportunities to engage with their civic duties. We are especially focused on widening students’ concepts of what they can do with their social science degrees by connecting them with organizations that depend on civic activities to sustain their operations.

We define civic engagement as the act of participating in collective efforts to improve the culture and conditions of our world. Our guiding principle with this event is that it can be easy to fall for the trap that contributing to our political world is out of reach and not worth the effort for the average person. Indifference is a coping mechanism for disempowerment. Our goal in hosting this fair is to show students the wide array of opportunities to get involved and build community in civic spaces.

The event will be kicked off with presentations from two CU Â鶹ӰԺ alumni; Â鶹ӰԺ County Commissioner Marta Loachamin (BA Ethnic Studies) and Â鶹ӰԺ Couty Clerk and Recorder Molly Fitzpatrick (BA Political Science).

After their presentations, students will get the opportunity to speak with representatives from a variety of on-campus, local, and statewide organizations.

• Bridge USA
• New Era Colorado
• Â鶹ӰԺ County Farmer’s Market
• The Office of Judicial Performance Review
• And more!

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Mari Shilling from (TWC), will be on campus this month to take your questions and tell you about living and studying in D.C. See the details below:

What? CU in D.C. and Education Abroad will be hosting Mari Shilling from TWC. Mari will be available to answer any questions you have about the TWC residential academic building in D.C., classes in D.C., and internships in D.C.

When? September 17^th, 2021, 3:00pm-4:00pm

Where? In the C4C, 3^rd Floor, Room S350

Bring your questions and bring a friend!  We look forward to seeing you on the 17^th.

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The (CWA), is a campus event that takes place April 6-9, 2022.  This is the CWA’s 74^th year, and it brings renowned speakers to campus from all over the world in every imaginable field of endeavor from the arts to business to technology to politics.  In recent years the CWA has hosted President Joe Biden, poet Amanda Gorman, athlete Hope Solo, co-founder of Apple Steve Wozniak, gymnast Aly Raisman, immigrant rights activist Jose Antonio Varga, and co-creator of The Simpsons Mike Reiss, just to name a few of our invited guests.

Students play a central role in planning and implementing the CWA from recruiting speakers to planning sessions to driving speakers from the airport.  We also pair speakers with students for mentoring and career advice and development.

If you are interested in learning more about CWA and how you might get involved, you are invited to a welcome event next Wednesday August 25 from 5:00-7:00 p.m at the Koenig Alumni House on campus.  It will be an informal social gathering with free food, so feel free to stop by for any portion of that window.  To RSVP for the open house, follow this link, so they know how much food to purchase.

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When? Thursday, Nov 7, 3:00-5:00pm (you select a 30-min timeslot that works with your schedule!)

Location: Career Services, C4C, Room S440

Recruiters from CU Human Resources will be meeting individually with students to share tips for preparing for an interview. Additionally, if you are interested, you could do a practice interview as well!

Who should attend?

• Students who have never done a job/internship interview.
• Students who have an upcoming interview.
• Anyone nervous about doing an interview.

Why participate? And what will you gain?

• What to expect - Learn about the interview questions that are asked in a typical job/internship interview.
• What employers are looking for in an interview, and tips for how to do well.
• Practice – like anything in life, the more you practice, the more comfortable you feel, and the stronger your skills over time.
• Gain valuable feedback and advice from pros who interview for a living! They will offer suggestions with a positive, strengths-based approach.
• You’ll gain confidence in your ability to do well in any future interviews.

Undergraduate and graduate students are welcome to sign up! Go to Handshake () to sign up for a 30-min slot. Only 24 slots available, first-come, first-serve!

Questions? Contact: Ann.Herrmann@colorado.edu

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