Presidential Debate at DU

On October 3, 2012, DU hosted the first of three presidential debates. We are offering post-debate events to continue discussions of political, social and cultural issues leading up to and following the election. Take a look at our debate events calendar for a list of the follow-up events!

Aurora Mayor Steve Hogan visited campus with AHSS Distinguished Alumni Speaker Series October 18

Alum Steve Hogan (Political Science, '70) spent Thursday, October 18 on campus speaking with students about his varied political experiences. Mr. Hogan talked to two political science classes and met with political science faculty as well as with AHSS Dean, Anne McCall. We are honored that Mr. Hogan spent the day with us!

Professor Masket Discusses Colorado Politics on C-SPAN

Professor Masket took part in a Washington D.C. panel discussion on Colorado politics, in preparation for the first presidential debate!

Professor Sun Writes on Japan's Shrinking Regional Influence

Take a look at Professor Sun's recent article in The Diplomat on the shifting power dynamics among ASEAN countries. Read his new book, Japan and China as Charm Rivals: Soft Power in Regional Diplomacy, for his analysis of China and Japan's contest for regional allegiance.

Professor Wadsworth Weighs in on Race and Religion in the 2012 Election

Check out Dr. Nancy Wadsworth's interview with CNN, "'Other-ness': What Obama and Romney have in common on religion, race." Dr. Wadsworth is an associate professor of political science and co-editor of Faith and Race in American Political Life (University of Virginia Press 2012).

Recent Grad, Andrew Struttmann, Selected for Henry Clay Statesmanship Conference

Political Science faculty selected Andrew Struttmann to attend this year's Henry Clay Statesmanship conference in Lexington, KY. The program gives 51 graduating seniors a chance to learn more about diplomacy and political negotiation. Read more from this DU Today article.

Check out the new AHSS Liberal Arts Advantage Program!

The new AHSS LAA program helps welcome students into our academic community through intellectual experiences outside of the classroom. The program comprises special events, discussion groups, stipends for summer internships, a new alumni mentoring program, and the AHSS Student Advisory Council.

Susan Sterett at NSF

Congratulations to Dr. Susan Sterett on accepting a 2 year assignment as a program officer for the National Science Foundation (NSF) in Arlington, VA!