Check out this interview on our Instagram with UMW student and Political Science major Ben Dickinson ('26) discussing his experience in the class PSCI 304 Contemporary American Politics and his video essay project. We love to see the many different creations our students produce! See his video essay "How Mike Johnson got his gavel" on Youtube. … [Read more...]
Apr 9 Celebration: PSIA Awards Ceremony
April 8, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Join us tomorrow, April 9th, at 5 PM in Lee 411 for our annual Awards Ceremony! We will be celebrating newly inducted members of Pi Sigma Alpha, winners of departmental awards, and graduating seniors. … [Read more...]
Apr 2 Event: Shirley Martey Hargis ’14 Speaks on China’s Foreign Affairs and Taiwan
March 26, 2024 by Leave a Comment
On Tuesday, April 2nd at 5:00 PM in Lee 411, we will have an alumna giving a talk on "China's Bromances and What They Mean for Taiwan." … [Read more...]
DGA Internships for Summer 2024
March 26, 2024 by Leave a Comment
The Democratic Governors Association (DGA) is looking for several interns for Summer 2024! There are five positions available. Communications internship Compliance internship Digital internship Fundraising internship Research internship Check out the aforementioned links for descriptions of the internships and applications. These internships are hybrid or remote for those outside Washington D.C. The applications remain open until the positions are filled. … [Read more...]
FTC Paralegal Job Opportunity
March 20, 2024 by Leave a Comment
An alumni shared with us this job opportunity! The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is currently hiring for paralegal specialists. This could be a great fit for anyone wanting to learn more about the actual practice of law before going into law school or other law careers. The FTC has many bureaus and offices seeking paralegals. Be sure to look into this opportunity soon since the application closes on Thursday, 03/21, but always keep an eye out for this job and others on USA Jobs (often they have short application periods). Feel free to contact us for more information or to reach out to alumni that can discuss life after Mary Washington including law careers and school, and many other careers. Paralegal job posting to learn more and apply. … [Read more...]
Mar 27 Event: Careers and Graduate School Panel Discussion
March 19, 2024 by Leave a Comment
On Wednesday, March 27th at 6:30 PM on Zoom, we are hosting a Careers and Graduate School Panel Discussion! It will be a panel discussing Life After Mary Washington where you can hear the experience and advice from five alumni: … [Read more...]
Feb 27 Event: A Conversation on the Ukraine War Two Years On
February 21, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Please join us for an event next Tuesday, Feb 27th at 4:00 PM on Zoom about "The Ukraine War Two Years On: The View From NATO's Eastern Flank." It will be a conversation with Professor Davidson and Marine Corps Major Colin Jones ('06), US Military Attache to Romania and UMW PSIA Alum, on the past two years of the Russia-Ukraine War, the current situation, and the future of European security. … [Read more...]
IRO Sat Sim Feb 24
February 21, 2024 by Leave a Comment
UMW's International Relations Organization (and Model UN) is hosting a Star Wars themed Saturday Simulation on February 24th in HCC 327 from 10 AM-4 PM. Join them for lots of fun! It is the debate style of a Model UN "Crisis Committee" where delegates represent different Star Wars characters in the era of the recently-born New Republic to solve problems that are arising. … [Read more...]
Feb 22 Event: Dr. Jacobs (’11) Discusses the Democrats’ Relationship with Rural America
February 16, 2024 by Leave a Comment
On Thursday, Feb 22nd at 4 PM in Lee Hall 411, PSIA Alum Dr. Nicholas Jacobs ('11), an assistant professor of government at Colby College, will be leading a talk about "How Democrats Can Win Back Rural America (and why they try)" related to his co-authored book The Rural Voter. Everyone is welcome to join him to learn about the lack of political competition in American rural areas, the misconceptions of these rural areas, and the consequences this has for the Democratic Party and rural America. For any questions about the event, please contact Professor Lester (elester@umw.edu). … [Read more...]
Monroe Closure: Sp24 Office Changes
February 13, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Hello everyone. As you have all heard, unfortunately, Monroe Hall is closed for this Spring 2024 semester. Many classes and offices have been relocated as a result. Please refer to your Spring 2024 class schedule in Banner for the updated location of your class and check with your professor. Our PSIA professors' offices have either been moved to 1201 William Street ("the Mansion") or Combs Hall. Below we are providing the locations for the PSIA offices and professor (and aide) office hours. Directions to the Mansion are also provided at the bottom of the page. … [Read more...]