2014 Hamburg Model UN Conference

CSULB’s Model UN delegation joined over 500 delegates from around the world at the Hamburg Model UN Conference, held at the University of Hamburg, in Hamburg Germany. CSULB students Jordan Haynes and Elizabeth Rosenberg were awarded “Best Delegate” and “Distinguished Delegate” respectively at the 2014 Hamburg Model UN Conference.  Jordan portrayed the role as Head of the Chinese Government in a highly charged crisis simulation dealing the collapse of the Russian government.  Elizabeth, representing Argentina in the UN Security Council crisis, also dealt with the Russian government’s collapse and attempt to leverage the UN to alleviate its plight.  Nathan Trodahl and Ricardo Viayra also were highly effective members of their committees representing Papua New Guinea in the Non-Aligned Movement, while Ricardo represented Spain in NATO.

A big congrats to Larry Martinez and the team!

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Welcome to the Fall 2014 Semester!

Happy Fall 2014! Wishing you all a successful fall 2014 semester.

-The Department of Political Science

Fall 2014 Semester Begins

Fighting Predatory For-profit Schools from the Inside

http://www.washingtonpost.com/posteverything/wp/2014/07/23/as-a-teacher-i-fought-predatory-for-profit-schools-from-the-inside/

Congratulations,  POSC Professor Ron Schmidt!

The Frank Johnson Goodnow Award was created by the APSA Council in 1996 to honor service to the community of teachers, researchers, and public servants who work in the many fields of politics. Frank J. Goodnow, the first president of the American Political Science Association, a pioneer in the development of judicial politics, and former president of Johns Hopkins University is an exemplar of the public service and volunteerism that this award represents.

Each year the Association solicits nominations from members of the Council, former winners, and APSA members. Nominations are then considered by the Goodnow Committee which will then select a winner. Award winners are recognized at the annual Awards Ceremony and Luncheon, held each year as part of the APSA Annual Meeting.

Congratulations, Ron Schmidt!

Student Resource Library

POSC Library

The department of Political Science has a variety of books available for students to borrow. Stop by the department office (SSPA 257) today to check out a book!

Book List

  • Careers in International Affairs by Maria Pinto Carland
  • Career Opportunities in Politics, Government, and Activism by Joan Axelrod-Contrada (3 copies available)
  • Great Jobs for Political Science Majors by Mark Rowh (3 copies available)
  • How to Get into Law School by Susan Estrich (2 copies available)
  • How to Land a Top-Paying Federal Job by Lily Madeleine Whiteman
  • Is Graduate School Really for You? by Amanda I. Seligman (3 copies available)
  • One L by Scott Turow (2 copies available)
  • Should You Really Be a Lawyer? by Deborah Schneider and Gary Belsky (2 copies available)
  • The Idealist Guide to Nonprofit Careers for First-time Job Seekers by Meg Busse (3 copies available)
  • The Insider’s Guide to Political Internships: What to do once you’re in the door by Grant Reeher and Mack Mariani
  • The Political Ladder: Insider Tips on Getting a Job in Politics by Alexandra Acker-Lyons
  • Washington Internships by Deirdre Martinez

Now Accepting Applications for the Master’s program for Fall 2015

Applications due February 15. Please see Master of Arts link on the left for more information on our program and on the application process.

Spring 2014 Department Awards Reception

Congratulations to all of our students!
Moot Court Achievement Award Kyle Maury and Ashley Hall receive the Moot Court Achievement Awards.
From left to right: Dr. Lewis Ringel (Moot Court Director), Kyle Maury, Ashley Hall, Teresa Wright (department chair)
Model united Nations Diplomat Award- Jessica Wilson Jessica Wilson is awarded the Model United Nations Diplomat Award.
From left to right: James Dinwiddie, Dr. Teresa Wright (department chair), Jessica Wilson, and Dr. Larry Martinez (MUN Director)
 MUN Diplomat Award- John Oney 2  John Oney is awarded the Model United Nations Diplomat Award.
 From left to right: James Dinwiddie, Dr. Teresa Wright (department chair), John Oney, and Dr. Larry Martinez (MUN Director)
 Robert L Delorme Scholarship Recipient  Karen Limon is the 2014 recipient for the Robert L. Delorme scholarship award.
From left to right: Dr. Teresa Wright (department chair), Karen Limon, Dr. Robert Delorme (emeritus faculty), Dr. Mary Caputi
 Edwin A Roberts Memorial Scholarship Award   Elizabeth Nguyen is the 2014 recipient for the Edwin A. Roberts Memorial scholarship award.
From left to right: Dr. Teresa Wright (department chair), Elizabeth Nguyen, Dr. Liesl Haas
 Civic Engagement Award 1  Deric Mendes is presented the Civic Engagement Award.
From left to right: Dr. Teresa Wright (department chair), Deric Mendes, Dr. Richard Haesly
 Outstanding Graduating Senior Award   Allison Gallagher is presented the Outstanding Graduating Senior Award.
From left to right: Dr. Teresa Wright (department chair), Allison Gallagher, Dr. Kevin Wallsten
 Outstanding Graduate Student Award    Berny Lazareno is presented the Outstanding Graduate Student Award.
From left to right: Dr. Teresa Wright (department chair), Berny Lazareno, Dr. Jason Whitehead
 Outstanding Graduate Student Award 2    Sarah Malouff is presented the Outstanding Graduate Student Award.
From left to right: Dr. Teresa Wright (department chair), Sarah Malouff, Dr. Larry George

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spring 2014 Newsletter

Check out the Spring 2014 department newsletter!

Congratulations Class of 2014 Graduates!

Wishing you all the best in your future endeavors!

-The Department of Political Science