Political science graduate student Nargiza Yusupova had an amazing experience studying abroad. We recently spoke with Yusupova about her experience. Whenever you have an opportunity to see another culture and live in a foreign country, take advantage of it! Before going for an exchange program to Bilkent University in Ankara, Turkey, I already knew that
Unit: Politics and Government
Dr. T.Y. Wang presents at George Washington University
Wang presented at George Washington University
Riaz publishes on democratic backsliding and information control
Distinguished Professor Ali Riaz has published an essay on the role of controlling the flow of information by the new autocratic regimes.
Environmental justice in Guatemala
This program is designed as an independent study project that explores environmental crime and justice issues within Guatemala.
Riaz presents at Tufts University
Distinguished Professor Ali Riaz made a presentation titled ‘Bangladesh’s Metamorphosis into a Hybrid Regime’ at the Fletcher School at Tufts University.
Launch BDS movement against Myanmar: Riaz
Distinguished Professor Ali Riaz urged the international human rights organizations to launch a BDS (Boycott-Divestment- Sanction) movement against Myanmar to compel the government to ensure the repatriation of Rohingya refugees from Bangladesh. Riaz made this call at a conference at the University of California Berkeley on February 7. The conference titled “Beyond the Crisis Narrative:
Career in local government
Illinois State alumnus Scott Skyrcki ’08 returned to campus to talk to Department of Politics and Government Professor Nancy Lind’s class on Professional Development.
Riaz presents at Malaysia and Brunei
Distinguished Professor Ali Riaz has made two presentations in Malaysia and Brunei Darussalam.
Ask for help, you get advice; ask for advice, you get help
Illinois State alumna Monica Fortune-Wilks ’95, M.S. ’97, human resource coordinator for McLean County Unit 5 schools, talked to Dr. Nancy Lind’s Professional Development class on developing your self-image.
Mock Trial Team competes at large invitational tournament
The Illinois State University Mock Trial Team competed in the National Invitational Tournament sponsored by Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa, on January 25–26, 2020.