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Welcome to the Department of Political Science at Western Michigan University!

10/29/2026

Already on campus? Voters registered in Kalamazoo County can vote early at the Fetzer Center!

Not yet registered? Not a problem! Michigan has same-day voter registration which means you can register in-person up through election day at your city/township clerk's office.

Don’t like waiting in line on Election Day?

Statewide early voting is still going on through Nov. 1!

Visit mi.gov/earlyvoting to find where you can cast your ballot before Nov. 3 Election Day.

10/29/2026

This past weekend, Western Michigan University's Mock Trial Team competed at Michigan State University's 14th Annual Red Cedar Classic Tournament.

Western earned three individual honors during the tournament. Eden Seisay received an Outstanding Witness Award (slide 2, left), and Dady Lo was recognized with an Outstanding Attorney Award and Outstanding Witness Award (slide 2, right). Congratulations to our students for their hard work, dedication, and outstanding representation of Western throughout the competition.

If you would like to support the continued success of our Mock Trial Team and help provide students with valuable competitive and professional development opportunities, please consider making a contribution using the link below or the link in our link tree located in our bio.
https://secure.wmualumni.org/s/give?funds=PMOC

10/26/2026

🗳️ Your vote is your voice.

Join your community in shaping what comes next by casting your ballot on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3rd. Make a plan to vote and remember that early voting is available for before Election Day.

📍 Learn more and verify your voting information at Michigan.gov/Vote.

10/15/2026

One of the best parts of being department chair is the opportunity to reconnect with our alumni. During Alumni Weekend, I had the pleasure of a visit from George Lluberes (BA Political Science '11, PhD Political Science '17), who is now Senior Director of Corporate Research at Hanover Research.

The week before, I enjoyed catching up with Jane Okwako (PhD Political Science '15), who serves as an Academic Advisor at Columbus State in Ohio. Earlier this summer, I also had the chance to see Yu Cheng (PhD Political Science '26), who recently began her new role as an Assistant Professor at Foreign Affairs University in Beijing.

It is always wonderful to hear what our alumni are accomplishing and to learn about their latest endeavors. If you're in town, please stop by the office and say hello. We'd love to see you!

10/12/2026

Join us for an engaging talk by Dr. Danielle Hanley on Simmering Rage: The Multiple Faces of Feminist Anger. Explore how feminist thinkers and classical texts help us understand anger as a force for connection, resistance, and political transformation. Monday, October 12, 4:00-5:30 PM in Sangren Hall 2815. All are welcome!

10/06/2026

Join the League of Women Voters Kalamazoo Area for an important conversation about voting, civic engagement, and the power of making your voice heard.

📅 October 8, 2026
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 Sangren Hall 1310

Be informed. Be engaged. Be heard. RSVP today!

09/30/2026

Join environmental historian Bart Elmore on Wednesday, October 8 as he examines what history, global research, and firsthand experiences at UN Climate Summits can teach us about solving climate change.

🕔 Reception: 5:00 PM, Brown Hall 3025
🕕 Lecture: 6:00 PM, Brown Hall 2028

RSVP appreciated: [email protected]

More information available at: https://wmich.edu/history/events/hamner-lecture

09/30/2026

Interested in working for the State of Michigan? Join us at the WMU Student Center to network with 11 state departments, learn about career opportunities, and gain application tips from hiring professionals. Your future starts here! 💼✨

09/29/2026

Join WMU for a screening of Mississippi Turning followed by a live Q&A with filmmaker, poet, and activist Genesis Be.

📍 Brown Hall 1025
🗓 Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
⏰ 4 p.m. Doors Open | 4:30 p.m. Welcome | 4:40 p.m. Screening | 5:15 p.m. Q&A | 6 p.m. Conclusion

Free and open to students, educators, and community members.
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mississippi-turning-documentary-screening-and-qa-with-genesis-be-tickets-2001391567053

09/03/2026

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, September 15th and join us for a lecture featuring Carol Kakalec, Professor of Social Policy at the University of Michigan. Sponsored by W.E. Upjohn Institute and WMU Department of Economics.

Address

1903 W. Michigan Avenue, Mail Stop 5346
Kalamazoo, MI
49008

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+12693875680

Website

https://linktr.ee/psciinfo

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