Join guest speaker Rebecca Dennis, Associate Director of U.S. Policy and Advocacy at PAI for a talk about the Global Gag Rule and the advocacy work of the PAI, an advocacy group focused on accessible, quality health care and the sexual and reproductive rights of women and girls. October 31st, 11:00 AM: Monroe 110 … [Read more...]
Guest Lecture on Free Speech
October 15, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Join guest speaker Gabe Walters, an attorney with FIRE (the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression) and 2003 UMW Alum, for a discussion of current cases where students’ free speech is under threat and cases where politicians attempt to curb faculty members’ academic freedom. Tuesday, October 18th, 3:00 Pm: Monroe 211 … [Read more...]
Elections Guest Lecture
September 10, 2022 by Leave a Comment
In 2000, President George Bush’s name was listed first on every ballot in Florida, and he won that State and the Presidency by the narrowest of margins. In 2016, Donald Trump had a similar experience. Have the outcomes of many recent elections been influenced by the order of candidates’ names on ballots? This talk proposes a theory of why and when such effects might occur and reviews the body of studies that have explored this issue in the U.S. and a dozen other countries. Spotlighted in this talk will be reanalysis of older data and analysis of newly collected data to shed light on the conditions under which name order effects occur, their magnitude, whether different research methods lead to different conclusions, and whether the States should reform their ballot design practices. September 12th, 12:00 PM: Monroe 346 … [Read more...]
Monroe Hall Block Party Event
September 1, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Join us for snacks, conversation and fun with faculty and students. Hosted by: AMST, Anth, Econ, Geo, Hist, IA, PoliSci, Psych, Soc/Anthro, and WGST departments. September 22nd, 4-6 PM: Palmieri Plaza … [Read more...]
Talk with Dr. Erin Accampo Hern
April 5, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Dr. Hern is an Assistant Professor in the Political Science Department at Syracuse University. Her research examines political behavior in Africa. She will share her insights from her book ‘Developing States, Shaping Citizenship.’ Please come join us! Friday, April 8th, 4pm- 5pm, on Zoom. This guest speaker is sponsored by the Department of Political Science and International Affairs at the University of Mary Washington. If you have any questions about this guest lecture, please contact Professor Martinez at mmartin9@umw.edu. … [Read more...]
Looking Back, Looking Ahead: Virginia’s 2021 Elections & the 2022 Congressional midterms Panel Discussion and Q&A
April 1, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Virginia’s 2021 Elections & the 2022 Congressional midterms Panel Discussion and Q&A Rosalyn Cooperman, UMW Professor of Political Science, Department Chair Stephen Farnsworth, UMW Professor of Political Science, Director, UMW Center for Leadership and Media Studies Time: April 5, 2022 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) on Zoom. This panel is sponsored by the Department of Political Science and International Affairs at the University of Mary Washington and is a special program for Mary Wash Giving Day. If you have any questions about this panel, please contact Professor Cooperman at rcooperm@umw.edu. … [Read more...]
Alumni Career/Graduate School Panel
March 25, 2022 by Leave a Comment
On Thursday, March 31, 2022 at 5 PM in Monroe, Room 346. Featuring the experience and advice of the following alumni: Neil Burke (’13), Masters of Public Administration, Virginia Tech Management and Program Analyst, Internal Revenue Service Shirley Martey Hargis (’14), Consultant on China, CRDF Global’s Data and Technology Program, Executive Director of Black Professionals in International Affairs Rachel McVicker (’21), Research Assistant for the Center of Naval Analysis, China and Indo-Pacific, Security Affairs Division Andrea Shaia (’16), Associate at Freedman, Framme, and Thrush Law Firm Richmond, Virginia Andrew Sharpe (’19), Graduate Student in University of Virginia Masters of Public Policy Program Finalist, Presidential Management Fellow Contact Professor Lester at elester@umw.edu or ext. 1146 for details or questions! … [Read more...]
The War in Ukraine: Panel Discussion and Q&A
March 1, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Join us on Wednesday, March 9, 4pm-5:30pm on Zoom to learn more about the conflict in the Ukraine. Ukraine Panel Recording on Zoom Contact Professor Davidson if you have any questions! … [Read more...]
Update in International Affairs!
January 15, 2022 by Leave a Comment
The PS and IA department has successfully completed a revision of the International Affairs major requirements. Please go to the International Affairs major requirements page for the updates. … [Read more...]
UMW PSIA Hosts 88th District Debate
October 16, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Democrat Kecia Evans, Republican Phillip Scott and Libertarian Tim Lewis will face off live via Zoom, with public viewing accessible through the YouTube stream/recording. Incumbent Mark Cole (R) announced earlier this year that he would not seek reelection after nearly two decades in office. The 88th district covers part of Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania, Stafford and Fauquier counties. “While COVID has forced us to debate online this fall, we can look forward to vigorous discussions about the path forward for Virginia,” said moderator Stephen Farnsworth, UMW professor of political science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies. To learn more, check out the article on UMW news: UMW to Host Debate for 88th District House of Delegates. … [Read more...]