Illinois State University’s African American studies program will host “Black Women Rising: From the Classroom to the Boardroom” on January 24, 2022 in the Rosa Parks Room of Watterson Towers.
Unit: Politics and Government
Dr. Meghan Leonard presents on voting rights at ‘Making Democracy Work’ series
Dr. Meghan Leonard presided over a discussion on voting rights and voting suppression for the “Making Democracy Work” series presented by the League of Women Voters of Greater Peoria.
Zoom talk: “U.S. and EU Fiscal Policy responses to COVID-19: Too Little, Too Late, or Too Much?”
The Fall International Seminar Series, A New Normal in a Global Context, concludes with a final seminar at noon, Wednesday, November 3, 2021, with Dr. David L. Cleeton’s talk, “U.S. and EU Fiscal Policy Responses to COVID 19: Too Little Too late, or Too Much?” Advance registration is required.
Riaz publishes on governance challenges in South Asia
Distinguished Professor Ali Riaz has published a book chapter on the challenges to governance in South Asia.
Wang examines Taiwan’s strategic choices in the era of a rising China
Dr. T.Y. Wang, University Professor and chair of the Department of Politics and Government at Illinois State University, has published a co-authored study in Political Science.
Government in the Time of COVID: Success and Failures Across African States
The Fall International Seminar Series, A New Normal in a Global Context, continues at noon, Wednesday, October 27, 2021, with Dr. Ken Opalo’s talk on Government in the Time of COVID: Success and Failures Across African States.”
Torrence Gardner ‘13 and guest Ashley Kooiker visit campus for Alumni Day
The Department of Politics and Government hosted Torrence Gardner on Alumni Day 2021.
Dr. Ali Riaz establishes research award for students at his alma mater
Distinguished Professor Dr. Ali Riaz has established scholarships and an award for graduate students at his alma mater Dhaka University (DU), Bangladesh.
ISU Expungement Clinic is giving people with criminal records a second chance
Last academic year, Kelly Larkin received a crash course in the moral complexities of being a lawyer through Illinois State University’s new Expungement Clinic.
Central American Migration and the War on Drugs
The Fall International Seminar Series, A New Normal in a Global Context, continues at noon, Wednesday, October 20, 2021, with Dr. Mike Hendricks’ talk on “Central American Migration and the War on Drugs.”