Monthly Archives: February 2012

Office of National Scholarships (ONS) Spring Open House

Posted on February 29, 2012 by

Please join us at the ONS Spring Open House for information about Scholarships, Free cookies, & more! Tuesday, March 6, 2012 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. CUE 134 Drop In anytime during these hours to learn what the Office of … Continue reading →

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Nunnally on Panel Discussion on Black Conservatism

Posted on February 28, 2012 by

Cain Wasn’t “Abel” …But will Barack be Back? A Panel Discussion on Black Conservatism in American Politics. Tuesday, February 28, 2012 5:30-7:30 pm Zachs Community Room School of Social Work (West Hartford, CT) Panelists include Professors Shayla Nunnally (POLS) and Jeffrey … Continue reading →

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Hanson scholarship application (3/19 deadline)

Posted on February 28, 2012 by

The Elizabeth C. Hanson Scholarship  Support for students pursuing internships with an international orientation  Application Deadline: March 19, 2012  The Elizabeth C. Hanson Scholarship provides up to $1,500 to support students who are pursuing an internship in an international setting … Continue reading →

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Dolgert’s new article on Thucydides

Posted on February 24, 2012 by

Prof. Stefan Dolgert published a new article in the Review of International Studies, “Thucydides, amended: religion, narrative, and IR theory in the Peloponnesian Crisis.” Abstract: Most of our knowledge of the Peloponnesian War comes from the text of Thucydides’ History, yet … Continue reading →

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Staniland talk cancelled

Posted on February 24, 2012 by

Prof. Paul Staniland was not able to leave Chicago due to a snowstorm and cancelled flights. Thus, there will be no talk on February 24 (today!).

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Prof. Prakash Kashwan, Q & A

Posted on February 15, 2012 by

We recently spoke with Prof. Prakash Kashwan. What does your research address? My research interests reside primarily in the area of environmental politics and policy, with a particular emphasis on the politics of access to and control over natural resources. … Continue reading →

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DC Internship program, 2/21 at 12 pm

Posted on February 14, 2012 by

There will be an information session on internship opportunities at The Washington Center on Tuesday, February 21, 2012, from 12-1 pm in Room 100 in Monteith. Nick Catanzaro, a representative from The Washington Center, will share information on these opportunities … Continue reading →

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Misc Grant Programs

Posted on February 10, 2012 by

CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH AWARDS (deadline: March 1, 2012) Schusterman Israel Scholar Awards (deadline: March 1, 2012) Global Supplementary Grant Program (GSGP 2012 -2013) The Open Society Foundations Scholarship Programs is pleased to announce the Global Supplementary Grant Program (GSGP) for the … Continue reading →

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Conference on Democracy @UConn, March 2-3

Posted on February 10, 2012 by

4th Annual Conference on Democracy and Governance The Political Science Graduate Student Association will host the 4th Annual Conference on Democracy and Governance on March 2-3, 2012 in the Student Union. The keynote speaker this year will be Frances Fox … Continue reading →

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Two POLS Profs Awarded SHARE grants

Posted on February 9, 2012 by

Profs. Mark Boyer and Shareen Hertel were both awarded SHARE grants to work with students on research projects. Boyer will work with Andy Bilich, a Natural Resources and Resource Economics major, on “Governing Climate Change: Local Impacts on a Global … Continue reading →

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