University of the Pacific, Department of Political Science

04/14/2023

Hey POLS alumni! Come join us on Tuesday, May 2, as we celebrate the Class of 2023 and the 2023 Pi Sigma Alpha inductees. We'll have an alumni reception (with drinks and appetizers) at 6PM and then dinner and festivities at 6:30.

Scan the QR code below to RSVP or use this link: https://www.pacificalumni.org/s/749/16/interior.aspx?sid=749&gid=1&pgid=6482&cid=11704&ecid=11704&crid=0&calpgid=13&calcid=702

07/11/2022

Check out our new departmental stickers! Show your POLS and Pacific pride by putting one on your computer, your water bottle, or wherever people might see it. See Dr. Keith Smith to get yours this fall.

07/01/2022

Information about summer advising for new students should have gone out today. If this is you, please check your email and make an appointment to speak with your advisor as soon as you can.

06/23/2022

The Political Science Department will welcome 22 new students--coming from California to Virginia--this fall.

We are excited to meet you!

Pacific will be sending out instructions for how to schedule an appointment with your faculty advisor on July 1. During the appointment, you will go over your fall course schedule and have an opportunity to ask questions about being a college student, about Pacific, and about your major. Please watch for it in your email.

10/28/2020

It's a bit last minute, but we are talking with California Secretary of State Alex Padilla at 4PM this afternoon.

Pacific Talks Politics: A discussion with California Secretary of State Alex Padilla The Department of Political Science, in partnership with President Christopher Callahan, presents a series of conversations and interviews with journalists, civic leaders and political scientists about the 2020 pres...

09/30/2020

We're talking about Prop. 16 (affirmative action), Prop. 20 (increasing penalties for theft), Prop. 22 (the Uber/Lyft initiative), Prop. 24 (data privacy), and Prop. 25 (referendum on getting rid of cash bail) tonight.

What questions do you have about these initiatives?

Here's the event link:

The Department of Political Science, in partnership with President Christopher Callahan, presents a series of conversations and interviews with journalists, civic leaders and political scientists about the 2020 presidential election, as well as local, state and national politics. This series will of...

09/29/2020

Voting in California? Want more information about some of the major ballot propositions? Join us tomorrow @ 4PM for a preview of the McGeorge Initiative Forum and bring your questions!

The Department of Political Science, in partnership with President Christopher Callahan, presents a series of conversations and interviews with journalists, civic leaders and political scientists about the 2020 presidential election, as well as local, state and national politics. This series will of...

09/22/2020

Join us for a discussion with Judy Woodruff, Anchor and Managing Editor of the PBS NewsHour at 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 23.

This is the latest in a series of conversations and interviews with journalists, civic leaders and political scientists about the 2020 presidential election, as well as local, state and national politics, presented by the Department of Political Science and President Christopher Callahan.

These discussion provide opinions and analysis about politics, economics, foreign policy and social protests.

This event is free. Learn how to join here: https://calendar.pacific.edu/event/presidential_election_series_pacific_talks_politics_JudyWoodruff?utm_campaign=widget&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=University+of+the+Pacific

09/16/2020

A reminder for this afternoon: Pacific Talks Politics: A Roundtable Discussion on the Presidential Election Featuring Dr. Justin Buchler, Dr. Casey Dominguez and Dr. Matthew Jarvis
Time: Sep 16, 2020 04:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
https://calendar.pacific.edu/event/presidential_election_series_pacific_talks_politics
The link to join the stream is at the bottom of the page.

The Department of Political Science, in partnership with President Christopher Callahan, presents a series of conversations and interviews with journalists, civic leaders and political scientists about the 2020 presidential election, as well as local, state and national politics. This series will of...

09/15/2020

Topic: Pacific Talks Politics: A Roundtable Discussion on the Presidential Election Featuring Dr. Justin Buchler, Dr. Casey Dominguez and Dr. Matthew Jarvis

Time: Sep 16, 2020 04:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

https://calendar.pacific.edu/event/presidential_election_series_pacific_talks_politics

The link to join the stream is at the bottom of the page.

The Department of Political Science, in partnership with President Christopher Callahan, presents a series of conversations and interviews with journalists, civic leaders and political scientists about the 2020 presidential election, as well as local, state and national politics. This series will of...

09/08/2020

Tomorrow (9/9) at 4PM Pacific Talks Politics with Prof. Irving Joyner about voting rights, redistricting, and voter ID requirements, especially as enacted in North Carolina. Click the Join Stream button at the bottom of the page to participate in the conversation.

The Department of Political Science, in partnership with President Christopher Callahan, presents a series of conversations and interviews with journalists, civic leaders and political scientists about the 2020 presidential election, as well as local, state and national politics. This series will of...

09/01/2020

This Wednesday, Sept. 2, at 4PM Dr. Keith Smith will be talking with CNN's John King about covering the presidential election. Want to join us? You can find more information here:

The Department of Political Science, in partnership with President Christopher Callahan, presents a series of conversations and interviews with journalists, civic leaders and political scientists about the 2020 presidential election, as well as local, state and national politics. This series will of...