Department of Political Science Announcements
Posted 9/10: PS-affiliated Student Org
BridgeMadison is a chapter of the nationwide organization, BridgeUSA. Students from across the ideological spectrum discuss present political issues centering values of respect, constructive engagement and the understanding of different perspectives. With this organization we hope to deconstruct the rampant political polarization happening on our campus and in our country more broadly.
Join us 09/16 at 7:30 in B107 Van Vleck for pizza and the first meeting of BridgeUSA’s UW-Madison chapter, BridgeMadison.
For more information about BridgeUSA see this link: https://www.bridgeusa.org
Posted 9/9: Event
The Department of Political Science would like to invite you to a Welcome Back Mixer on Tuesday, September 17th from 3-5pm. All Political Science majors, certificate students, and PEPP certificate students are welcome!
Come enjoy a nacho bar while you mingle with other students, staff, faculty and campus partners. Attendees will be given raffle tickets to enter into a drawing to win signed copies of books written by our Political Science faculty. The event is drop-in style in the AT&T Lounge (Room 106) in the Pyle Center, so come when you can.
Posted 9/5: Scholarship
If you are a senior planning to graduate this Fall 2024, Spring 2025 or Summer 2025, please consider applying for the Elaine C. Davis Prize for $500.
This prize will be awarded to a senior Political Science major in recognition of outstanding academic achievement. The recipient will also have demonstrated leadership on campus and/or community affairs and demonstrated intellectual ability and curiosity, good citizenship and an appreciation of the world.
Eligibility requirements:
- Declared in Political Science
- Senior standing, graduating this Fall 2024, Spring 2025 or Summer 2025
- Hold a 3.0 GPA or above
Students can apply here by October 1st, 2024.
Posted 9/5: Research
Several Ph.D. students in Political Science are seeking research assistance from interested majors throughout the spring semester. One or two credits of PS 698 (ungraded directed study) is an option for selected students.
If you are interested in working on any of the projects, please fill out the following application indicating which project you are interested in as well as the skills you might bring to it by midnight on Friday Sept. 13.
See email from Amy Gangl on 9/4 for a list of projects and more information.
Posted 9/3: Internship Course
PS 315 is a fully online course that offers 3 upper-division political science credits for the work associated with the class. We will accept enrollments into the course until Sept 13th.
If you are interested in PS 315 for the fall, once you have an internship in place between now and Sept. 13, please email Any Gangl (agangl@wisc.edu) with the name and email contact info for your office supervisor, the number of hours you will be working each week during the semester (a minimum of 6-9 hours required), and your student id number.
Announcements from Outside the Department
Posted 9/10: Law School
UW-Madison’s Law School Expo will take place on Monday, September 30th, 2024 from 11am to 4pm at Union South. The event is free and open to the public and folx should feel free to drop by at any point during the Expo.
This event will host dozens of law school admissions representatives and resources, such as LSAT prep companies, in a law school fair from 11am to 3pm. Students will have an opportunity to learn more about law schools and get their questions answered directly from those who make admissions decisions!
Posted 9/9: Study Abroad
The all-campus Study Abroad Fair is at Gordon Dining & Event Center on Tuesday, September 24 from 3-6 pm.
The fair is a great way to learn the basics of the study abroad planning process and explore programs and international internships. Attendees will be able to chat with returned students, meet UW-Madison faculty leaders and program representatives, start their advising journey with study abroad staff, and more. Students of ALL majors and academic levels are welcome!
This year we’re excited to offer Student Lounges where returning and prospective study abroad students with shared personal identities can discuss their experiences and questions, peer-to-peer. In addition, every UW-Madison student who attends the fair will be entered to win one of five $300 grants to participate on a UW-Madison study or intern abroad program!
Posted 9/3: Volunteer Opportunity
Badger Volunteers registration is currently underway through Friday, 9/13. Badger Volunteers is a semester-long program that pairs teams of students with community organizations to volunteer 1 to 4 hours each week at the same organization. The program is designed to foster meaningful and consistent connections between community partners and students over the course of an entire semester.
Posted 8/28: Event
The School of Journalism and Mass Communication is excited to welcome Washington veteran political journalist and UW alum Manu Raju to campus on Thursday, September 19 at 5:30 p.m. for an interactive presentation and Q&A. During his talk, “Cutting through Chaos: Behind-the-Scenes of Today’s Political Landscape,” Manu will give an exclusive peek behind the curtain of what it’s like to cover the latest political news. For more information on the event and Manu’s career in Washington, check out our Q&A with Manu.
Posted 8/28: Scholarship
The UW-Madison Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program (McNair Scholars Program) is now accepting applications on the Wisconsin Scholarship Hub (WiSH) through October 1st!
The McNair Scholars Program is an academic excellence opportunity for undergraduate students with aspirations and strong academic potential for advancing toward doctoral (Ph.D.) study upon completing the bachelor’s degree. The program bridges undergraduate and graduate education through academic, research, and scholarly experiences. Students selected for the McNair Scholars Program join a supportive community of peers, faculty, staff, and alums. For more information about the program, please visit the McNair Scholars Program website.
Posted 8/20: Non-UW Journal
Midwestern Citizen was founded in 2021 at the University of Michigan, and it has grown into one of the nation’s premiere hubs for undergraduate legal, political, and cultural commentary. Our writers come from all across the country and the political spectrum, but are tied together by academic rigor, belief in the value of civil debate and thoughtful disagreement, and desire to shape our nation for the better. Our alumni have gone on to our nation’s best law schools, elite graduate programs, Am100 law firms, and other positions across the government, private, and nonprofit sectors.
Now, we’re recruiting new students to join us as Staff Writers for the upcoming academic year. Staff Writers contribute one op-ed article per month on a topic in law, policy, or society of their choice.
More information about our organization and the link to apply may be found here
Posted 8/20: Careers
Fall Career & Internship Fair
September 18, 2024 / 4:00pm – 7:30pm
Kohl Center
Full Fair details and information about other upcoming Career Fairs for all majors can be found at careerfair.wisc.edu.
Here are a few important notes regarding the Fair:
- Open to ALL enrolled UW-Madison students, plus recent alumni who graduated within the past two years
- Business casual attire is welcome!
- Students can find fair preparation resources, FAQs, and fair prep event listings on the For Students page
Upcoming Dates and Events
September 2024
9/2: Labor Day; departmental offices closed
9/4: Fall semester instruction begins
9/11: Deadline for students to drop a course or withdraw from the university and not have the course appear on their transcript; after, each dropped course will show a DR
9/13: Deadline for students to add, swap, or change sections in a fall term course without needing department permission
9/27: Deadline for students to request pass/fail options for a fall term course
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