DePaul University International Studies Department

10/16/2026

Visit the Int office on Wednesday, October 28, 4:00-5:30 for an abstract workshop open to all students! We will give an introductory slideshow presentation on “How-to Abstract” and briefly explain the International Studies Student Research Conference and the Midwest Political Science Association Conference and how to submit!

Receive one-on-one assistance, feedback, advice, and editing from fellow students in the Int conference committee! Start developing your research ideas and abstract proposals!

10/16/2026

The 84th Annual Midwest Political Science Association Conference is an exciting opportunity for students to present their original research. Students can present their findings at the undergraduate poster sessions. At the conference there will be over 1,000 research panels from fellow undergraduate, graduate, and professionals in their fields to experience. There are also opportunities to network and receive career and mentorship advice at the exhibit hall, special lounges, and reception events.

The 84rd Annual Midwest Political Science Association Conference will be held from Thursday, April 1 through Sunday, April 4, 2027 at the Palmer House Hilton in Chicago.

Undergraduate DePaul students can participate in the Undergraduate Poster Sessions, developing research within one subfield (International Relations, Institutions and Theory, Teaching and Learning, Public Policy and Administration, Behavior and Methods, American Politics, Comparative Politics). Abstract proposals are due on December 1.

Need advice on building your abstract? Come to our Abstract Workshop on Wednesday, October 28, 4:00-5:30 at 990 W Fullerton Ave Suite 4100 (Int Office)! View “How-to Abstract” and “About Conferences” Introductory Slideshows and sample abstracts. Receive one-on-one assistance, feedback, and editing from fellow students. Open to all students!

10/16/2026

This Spring, the International Studies department is excited to hold the annual INT Student Research Conference once again. This is an entirely student-run conference aimed at spotlighting the voices of students. The conference theme this year is “Beyond the Future: Rethinking, Rebuilding, and Reimagining.”

We are currently calling for students to submit their research abstracts! This can be research started in previous classes or a passion project connected to the theme of Beyond the Empire! Possible topics include Anti-imperialism, World Order, Technology, Environmental Justice, and more! The deadline for submissions is on Sunday, December 6th at midnight. You can submit or raise questions to [email protected].

Once students submit their abstracts, the committee will go through each project and select several final candidates to develop their research further and present their findings at the conference as a separate panel or on poster boards.

If you feel uncertain about the abstract, research process, or how to connect your work to the theme, the conference committee is here to assist in your research journey! We will be hosting an abstract workshop on Wednesday, October 28, 4:00-5:30! You can come with a finished abstract that we can help you look over, or you can come with nothing at all and we can assist you in finding a research direction! We will be explaining what an abstract is and giving advice on how to build one. We hope to see you there!

10/14/2026

10/12/2026

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10/10/2026

Vote on your choice of film below! Join the Int department for Int Tuesday on October 20 from 3:00-5:00! 📽️✨ The location will be in Lincoln Park in a tbd room!

10/05/2026

Ready to take the next step? DePaul's Graduate Virtual Open House is coming up on October 29th from 5-7:30pm CT! Learn how DePaul’s graduate programs can help you level up personally, professionally, and academically🎓✨Sign up here: https://grad.depaul.edu/portal/uwide-open-house.

09/28/2026

International Studies is hosting our first speaker event this year on Monday October 19, 4:30-6:30, in Levan 403. Join us to listen to Dr. David Purucker discuss “From Activism to Mass Politics? The Rise of a Democratic Socialist Climate Movement.” 📍

Which way forward for the climate movement? This talk examines the main strategic poles of the climate movement, and discusses the recent emergence of democratic socialist approaches to climate issues in the United States. 📌

Dr David Purucker is a sociologist and a DePaul International Studies alumnus (2016). He has been an organizing member of the Democratic Socialist of America (DSA). His research interests include the study of social movements and the political economy of the global green transition. 🧷

Follow INT DePaul for more information on upcoming speaker events, INTuesday meetings, and more ways to get involved! 🌎

09/28/2026

Join Global DePaul this Friday, October 2, from 2-4pm at the Ray, 3rd Floor, Lincoln Park Campus. Find out more and register here:

Looking for a fun way to stay active, meet new people, and enjoy an afternoon of friendly competition? Join Global DePaul for Open Play at The Ray, where students of all skill levels are invited...

09/24/2026

Join the INT 2027 Student Conference Committee team today! All students welcome! Please contact [email protected] 📎🌏