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...]
Feb 22 Event: Dr. Jacobs (’11) Discusses the Democrats’ Relationship with Rural America
February 16, 2024 by Leave a Comment
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...]
Local Government Internship with King William County
February 12, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Internship Info King William County is looking for students interested in municipal government and Political Science to offer them an internship opportunity. King William County is the fastest growing county in the Middle Peninsula. They are committed to administering a successful and efficient program that will allow interns to to make a positive contribution to the community while gaining valuable work experience in their field of study. … [Read more...]
PSIA Student Nathan Francis: 2023-24 Newman Civic Fellow for UMW
December 12, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Nathan Francis is a UMW senior majoring in Political Science and Philosophy (Pre-Law). He has been named to the 2023 cohort of the Newman Civic Fellows by Campus Compact, a national coalition of 1,000+ colleges and universities committed to the public purposes of higher education. Nathan's Newman Civic Fellowship from Campus Compact recognizes … [Read more...]
Professor Martinez Joins National Archives Panel on Monroe Doctrine
November 28, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Our PSIA Professor Melissa Martinez will be joining a panel hosted by the US National Archives! The event is today, Tuesday 11/28 at 6 PM, and will be streamed live on the US National Archives Youtube. (it will also be recorded for viewing at the same link). The topic is: "Spheres of Influence: Two Hundred Years of the Monroe Doctrine." Please join her and other experts to learn more about the Monroe Doctrine, its history, and application today. For more information, check out the National Archives Panel Info page. … [Read more...]
PSIA Instagram, Newsletter, and IA Elective Info
November 15, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Instagram The UMW Political Science and International Affairs department has joined Instagram! We would love to see you follow us @umwpsia. On there, we will have student/faculty/staff spotlights and department events and other news in addition … [Read more...]
Professor Davidson Presentation: NATO after Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
October 31, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Please join the PSIA department for an event tomorrow (Wed) at 4:00 PM hosted by Professor Davidson. Professor Davidson recently conducted research on NATO after Russia's Invasion of Ukraine. On Zoom, he will present his initial findings from Paris, Rome, Warsaw, and London. The Zoom link is below: Topic: NATO After Russia's Invasion of Ukraine: Preliminary Research FindingsTime: Nov 1, 2023 04:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting[Zoom link removed after event] … [Read more...]
Talk with Attorney Nathan Grossman on US Government and the SEC
October 25, 2023 by Leave a Comment
How Government Works: A Historical Analysis of the SEC … [Read more...]
DGA Internships for Spring 2024
October 19, 2023 by Leave a Comment
The Democratic Governors Association (DGA) is seeking internships for Spring 2024. There are four positions available. Join as a Communications intern, Compliance intern, Digital intern, or Finance intern. 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...]
27th District Virginia Senate Debate
September 25, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Join the 27th District Virginia Senate Debate, hosted by UMW and co-sponsored by UMW SGA. The debate is between Republican Tara Durant, Independent Monica Gary, and Democrat Joel Griffin. This debate will be an opportunity to learn more about the candidates and their priorities. The event will be moderated with an opportunity for audience questions. Moderators will be: UMW Political Science Professor Stephen Farnsworth, UMW Political Science Professor and Department Chair Rosalyn Cooperman, WFVA Radio News Director Ted Schubel, and a representative from The Free-Lance Star. Time: Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 7:00 PM in George Washington Hall’s Dodd Auditorium. … [Read more...]