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06/05/2026

🎉 Save the date, Vikings!
The 31st Annual Political Science Association Conference is coming to Arntzen Hall on Tuesday, May 12th -- and this year is going to be an incredible day of student research, lively debate, and big ideas.
Watch your fellow students present original research across seven panels covering topics from U.S. public opinion and border security to comparative politics, environmental policy, and executive power.
Then stick around for the Gordon Sandison Memorial Lecture at 4:00 PM -- "Descendant Daughter" -- delivered by Justice Raquel Montoya-Lewis of the Washington State Supreme Court. Free and open to the public, in person and via Zoom!
📍 Arntzen Hall, 4th Floor | 8:00 AM – 2:20 PM
🔬 Biology Building 234 | 2:30 – 3:45 PM (Round Table)
🎤 Academic West 204 & Zoom | 4:00 PM (Sandison Lecture)
🔗 Register and learn more: https://alumniq.wwu.edu/index.cfm/events:register/home/eventId/778

24/02/2026

Political Science Career & Internship Readiness Lunch & Learn
Friday, March 6 | 12 pm - 1 pm | AH 421
Join us for a fast‑paced, hands‑on workshop designed to help you explore political science career pathways and plan for internships that build the experience employers are looking for. You’ll learn how to use essential tools like Handshake, Ask A Viking, and key department resources, plus get practical strategies for resumes, job searches, and gaining meaningful experience at any class year.

Free pizza and refreshments provided!

24/10/2025

The College of Humanities and Social Sciences and College of Science and Engineering are calling for nominations for faculty awards:

Ronald Kleinknecht Excellence in Teaching Award
The Peter J. Elich Excellence in Teaching Award
Ronald A. Kleinknecht is founding dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. Each year one award is given to a non-tenure-track faculty (NTT) member from the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. Nominations are solicited from CHSS alumni, faculty, staff, and students for faculty who have made outstanding contributions to teaching at WWU.

The Peter J. Elich Excellence in Teaching Award, named for Western’s former dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, is given to a faculty member from either the College of Humanities and Social Sciences or the College of Science and Engineering, in recognition for their exemplary teaching practices. The College of Science and Engineering will be administering this award. Nominations are requested from alumni, faculty, staff and students from either college.

22/10/2025

Calling all Political Science Majors!!! Did you know we have an Honors Program in Political Science, which is separate from the Honors College....Have you heard about the national Pi Sigma Alpha Honors Society....Are you curious about the possibility of completing the honors requirements in political science or joining Pi Sigma Alpha, but unsure where to start?

For seniors considering department Honors, this is the quarter to apply if you are planning a spring graduation. While students typically complete the honors thesis in their senior year, it is never too early to think about the program and its prerequisites!

We will be having an informal conversation and Q&A about the requirements and the program...AND... there will be free pizza!!

RSVPs to [email protected] are greatly appreciated.

16/10/2025

Admissions representatives will host a graduate school presentation on:

Graduate School Application Process Admissions
Requirements and Timeline Financial Aid and Scholarships
Career Opportunities in Public Policy and International Affairs

Please join us to discuss exciting opportunities for YOUR future.

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Wednesday	08:30 - 17:00
Thursday	08:30 - 17:00
Friday	08:30 - 17:00

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http://www.wwu.edu/polsci/

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