SGA, UMW’s Student Government Association, visited the US Capitol in mid-March for a tour and to learn about congressional life. They met with Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) as shown along with other senators (more info on their tour is provided on UMW article UMW Political Science Students Have Unique Access to Lawmakers). Joey Zeldin, the current SGA president, is also a Political Science major and a former intern in Senator Kaine’s office. Check out SGA's website to learn more about them and their engagement with the UMW community. … [Read more...]
Pi Sigma Alpha 2023 Conference Presentations
March 29, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Pi Sigma Alpha, the national honor society for Political Science students, hosts an annual conference highlighting student research. UMW Political Science students Maya Jenkins and Mary-Elise Alworth presented their research at its 2023 conference. … [Read more...]
NURVa 2023 Conference Presentation
March 29, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Joey Zeldin, a Political Science major, presented his research at the 2023 Network for Undergraduate Research in Virginia (NURVa) at Christopher Newport University. Joey presented his senior thesis, "Hollywood, Heinz Field, and the Hill: Analyzing Celebrities and Amateurs in Congressional Elections." … [Read more...]
2022 Pi Sigma Alpha Conference
March 1, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Emma Bathke, Sally Burkley, and Noell Evans were selected to present their research at the 2022 National Student Research Conference, sponsored by Pi Sigma Alpha. Presentations: Emma Bathke, "The Duality of English in Indian Education and Statecraft." Sally Burkley, "The Relationship Between Late Night, Twitter, and Political Literacy in 2020." Noell Evans, "Hegemony: On India's Status in the South Asian Region." Conference Program PDF: Check out the Pi Sigma Alpha conference program for more information. … [Read more...]
The UMW IRO Attended UNC Model UN Conference – Nov 2021
February 8, 2022 by Leave a Comment
In November 2021, UMW’s International Relations Organization took a team of 16 student delegates on a trip to the University of North Carolina Model United Nations Conference. Read more about their experiences below! … [Read more...]
Cassandra Atkinson Co-authors Column with Professors Farnsworth and Hanna
February 1, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Political Science major Cassandra Atkinson '23 is a co-author of a column on Virginia politics, along with UMW Political Science Professor Stephen Farnsworth and UMW Geography Professor Stephen Hanna. Check out the article in Virginia Capitol Connections Winter 2022 issue (page 12-13). … [Read more...]
UMW International Relations Organization’s First Saturday Simulation
February 1, 2022 by Leave a Comment
The UMW International Relations Organization (IRO) is putting on the first-ever 'Saturday Simulation,' surrounding NATO's response to the fall of the Soviet Union, set in the final days of 1991. In the debate style of a Model UN 'Crisis Committee,' delegates will represent member states of NATO in a fast-paced simulation of historical events, influenced entirely by their decisions. It's a casual affair, but schemes, assassinations, invasions, and intrigue are expected. The simulation is on Saturday the 12th of February 2022, from 11-3:30 in the Monroe 233! To attend, use this link to RSVP for Feb 2022 Sat Sim and select your preferred nation to represent -- to guarantee a spot, please RSVP by Wednesday the 9th. After filling out the form, we'll send out further information concerning basic research and historical briefs, and anything else we think might be helpful. For more information, (or, if you'd like to be involved in any capacity) come to our weekly IRO meetings. We debate … [Read more...]
Sally Burkley Co-authors Article with Professor Farnsworth
October 8, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Political Science major Sally Burkley '22 co-authored an article in the Washington Post with Professor Farnsworth. Check out their Washington Post article on Virginia School Boards. … [Read more...]
Berlin Study Abroad – Gabriel Matteson
October 1, 2021 by Leave a Comment
International Affairs student Gabriel Matteson is studying abroad in Berlin, Germany. He, and another student from the University of Texas at Austin, are pictured in front of The East Side Gallery in Berlin. Gabriel is completing an IES program through the Humboldt University of Berlin where he is learning more about his studies related to his minor in Security and Conflict Studies. … [Read more...]
Dillon Schweers Wins 2021 Pi Sigma Alpha Writing Award
September 30, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Dillon Schweers ’21 wins the 2021 Pi Sigma Alpha Best Undergraduate Paper Award. This is the 11th time a Mary Washington student has won the best paper or best thesis award! For more information, check out UMW’s article on Dillon’s PSA Award. … [Read more...]
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