Eleven students from the Department of Politics and Government participated in the National Model United Nations conference in New York City between April 10 and April 14, 2023.
Unit: Politics and Government
Illinois State students take fair trade trip to Costa Rica
A group of 12 students from ISU and 2 students from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale spent spring break 2023 in Costa Rica on a study-abroad program sponsored by the Department of Politics and Government and the Office of Sustainability and focusing on fair trade and the fair trade movement.
University Research Symposium shines spotlight on student scholarship
Illinois State students shared their research on virtual spiders, false memories, wrongful convictions, nanoparticles, and scores of other topics at the Graduate School’s Research Symposium. The 32nd annual showcase of student scholarship and creative expression was held Friday, April 14, in the Brown Ballroom and Circus Room in the Bone Student Center.
Riaz’s new book explores politics, economy, and foreign affairs of Bangladesh
Distinguished Professor Ali Riaz has published a new book titled Trials and Tribulations: Politics, Economy and Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh.
Dr. T.Y. Wang publishes in Asian Survey
University Professor Dr. T.Y. Wang published an article entitled “Taiwan in 2022: An Eventful Year” in Asian Survey (v.63, no.2).
Riaz’s edited volume examines the economic crisis in Bangladesh
Distinguished Professor Ali Riaz has published an edited volume on the ongoing economic crisis in Bangladesh in Bengali.
Buragas and McClure present Affirmative Action case to Pre-Law Club
The ISU Pre-Law Club hosted a presentation given by Professors Amelia Buragas and Tom McClure on the Supreme Court and affirmative action at its meeting on April 5.
Dr. Julie Webber interviewed on Illinois Public Media’s 21st Show
Professor of Politics and Government Julie Webber was interviewed on Illinois Public Media’s 21st Show with Brian Mackey on April 4.
Riaz publishes on persecution of journalists in Bangladesh
Distinguished Professor Ali Riaz has published a commentary on the increasing persecution of journalists in Bangladesh in the Daily Star.
Hendricks publishes Spanish translation of book
On March 31, Universidad del Pacifico Press in Lima, Peru, published Dr. Hendrick’s book, Gobernanza de los recursos naturales y participación social: fuentes de rechazo y apoyo a la minería.