Arafat Kabir, a 26-year-old who graduated in May with a master’s in political science, writes about his time at Illinois State University.
Far from home: ISU through the eyes of an international student
Unit: Politics and Government
International Seminar Series: Panel on global implications of election, November 16
The Fall 2016 International Seminar Series will focus on the November national election.
Professor Lane Crothers presents on Presidential Election
Professor Lane Crothers, Department of Politics and Government, presented “the Rise of Donald Trump: the Pathologies of Politics in a Global Age” at the Fall 2016 International Studies Seminar Series, on November 2, 2016, and in a similar presentation on November 1 for the Super Tuesdays Series .
Grad student Fahmida Zaman presents research at University of Wisconsin
Fahmida Zaman, a graduate student in the Department of Politics and Government, presented her paper at the 45th annual South Asia conference at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Professor T.Y. Wang presents research at Taiwan conference
Professor T.Y. Wang from the Department of Politics and Government presented a co-authored paper at the Taiwan in the Realm of East Asia conference at Wake Forest University on October 21–23, 2016.
Professor Crothers posts op-ed in New York Daily News
Politics and Government Professor Lane Crothers argues that a recent acquittal of militiamen Ammon Bundy by a sympathetic Oregon jury should frighten all Americans.
Stevenson Center Alumni Day Guest Phillip Dawson
The Stevenson Center welcomed Peace Corps Fellow in political science Phillip Dawson for alumni day during Homecoming. Dawson attended the alumni day luncheon and presented his experiences to current students afterward.
Ali Riaz presents on book on Bangladesh at UC-Berkeley
Professor Ali Riaz spoke at the University of California-Berkeley about his recently published book, titled “Bangladesh: A Political History since Independence.”
What will U.S.-Africa relations look like during next presidency?
Professor Osaore Aideyan, of the Department of Politics and Government, presented “Continuity and Change: What Would a U.S.-Africa Relations Look Like in the Next Administration?” on October 19.
Super Tuesdays: Professor Meghan Leonard on “The Role of the Courts”
Professor Meghan Leonard, of the Department of Politics and Government, and Professor Michael Gizzi, of the Department Criminal Justice Sciences, presented “The Role of the Courts” October 18 at the “Super Tuesdays” forum.
