Fourteen students from the Department of Politics and Government participated in the National Model United Nations conference in New York City between April 1 and April 5, 2024.
National Model U.N. team earns Outstanding Delegation
Unit: Politics and Government
Retirement reception for Dr. T.Y. Wang, May 1, 2024
The Department of Politics and Government is hosting a retirement reception honoring Dr. T.Y. Wang, chair and professor for the department, from 3:30-6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, in the Founders Suite inside Bone Student Center.
Pasi offers “A Peek Behind the Curtain: Demystifying the Foreign Service”
Retired United States Ambassador Geeta Pasi, the inaugural Donald F. McHenry Visiting Professor in Diplomacy and International Affairs at Illinois State University, addressed the Senior Professionals as part of a sponsored series of talks called “Mornings with the Professors” on March 29.
Women as Transformational Leaders Series a success
Ambassador (retired) Geeta Pasi, the inaugural Donald F. McHenry Visiting Professor in Diplomacy and International Affairs at Illinois State University, participated in the Women as Transformational Leaders series of events on campus March 25-26.
Interdisciplinary panel discusses the importance of language study and the resulting career benefits
Retired United States Ambassador Geeta Pasi, the inaugural Donald F. McHenry Visiting Professor in Diplomacy and International Affairs at Illinois State University, participated in an interdisciplinary panel discussion on the importance of language study and the resulting career benefits hosted by the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, on March 27.
Dr. Lori Riverstone awarded 2024-26 Eimermann Professorship
Dr. Lori Riverstone in the Department of Politics and Government at Illinois State University has been recognized as the recipient of the 2024-26 Thomas E. Eimermann Professorship.
Consul General Michael Ahrens visits campus
United States Ambassador (retired) Geeta Pasi, the inaugural Donald F. McHenry Visiting Professor in Diplomacy and International Affairs in the Department of Politics and Government, hosted the visit of Michael Ahrens, Consul General, Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany Chicago, to Illinois State University on Wednesday, March 20, 2024.
Riaz publishes new book on Bangladesh’s 2024 election
Distinguished Professor Ali Riaz has published a book titled “The Charade: Bangladesh’s 2024 Election.”
Senator Koehler visits Pi Sigma Alpha
On March 25, Pi Sigma Alpha, in collaboration with the Department of Politics and Government, the Stevenson Center, and the Center for Civic Engagement, hosted an event featuring Senator Koehler, who represents the 46th District and serves as the Assistant Majority Leader in the Illinois Senate.
Riaz analyzes the Bertelsmann Transformation Index report on global democracy
Distinguished Professor Ali Riaz has published a commentary on the 2024 Bertelsmann Transformation Index (BTI) report on the global state of democracy.
