Political Science News
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Phil Rechek named program coordinator for UW-Eau Claire's Menard Center for Constitutional Studies
Phil Rechek, an Eau Claire community member with years of experience in management and programming and a passion for the First Amendment, will serve as the first program coordinator for the Menard Center for Constitutional Studies at UW-Eau Claire.
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Students create virtual event to raise awareness about mental health, campus resources
A group of UW-Eau Claire students has created a virtual event to raise awareness about mental health issues on campus and the resources available to support Blugolds who need them. The event, Virtual Mental Health Awareness Concert, will air Nov. 18.
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Exhibit highlights the Chippewa Valley women who fought for the right to vote
Blugolds are shining a light on the Chippewa Valley women who fought for their voting rights 100 years ago — making it possible for millions of women to vote today — as the U.S. celebrates the centennial of the passage of the 19th Amendment.
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Menard gift will promote student-faculty research
The topics of freedom of expression and tolerance, especially in today’s polarized America, will be a focus of student-faculty research at the now-renamed Menard Center for Constitutional Studies on the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire campus.
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$3 million gift to expand UW-Eau Claire education, research about First Amendment rights
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire students and faculty soon will have new opportunities to engage in research, coursework and programming through a new initiative around the U.S. Constitution’s First Amendment rights.
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Grad builds career using her passion for political science and public health
Aimee Gillespie graduated in 2019 with a major in political science and a minor in public health. She's using her expertise in and passion for both fields as she pursues a career in public health.
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Current and future Blugolds show interest in new public health major
UW-Eau Claire's new public health major already is drawing interest from current and future Blugolds who want to study and solve the many problems threatening the health and well-being of populations around the world, including the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Political science major earns UW-Eau Claire degree in two years
You know those bright and ambitious teens who always seems a bit wiser than their years? Liam Barnes is one of them. The 19-year-old will graduate from UW-Eau Claire after just two years with a major in political science and a minor in economics.
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History class in England inspires Blugold to pursue new major, career
LeeAnn Przybylski has had many fabulous classes taught by exceptional professors during her years as a Blugold, but it was an experience far from UW-Eau Claire’s campus that helped her find her future career path.
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Political scientists to discuss impeachment inquiry Dec. 9
“Impeachment: Congress, the President and the Constitution” will begin at 3 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9, in Room 1204 of Centennial Hall. Faculty experts will discuss what the U.S. Constitution says about impeachment and the politics of the impeachment inquiry.
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Faculty authors to discuss Hollywood’s portrayal of the Constitution
Dr. Eric Kasper and Dr. Quentin Vieregge will present "The Constitution in Film: Part of our National Culture" from noon-1 p.m. Dec. 5 during "Thursdays at the U" at UW-Eau Claire – Barron County in Rice Lake.
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Current events spur interest in and understanding of U.S. Constitution
UW-Eau Claire senior MaKenna Goretski says faculty who make political science interesting, easy to understand and relevant to her life have helped her find an interest in and an understanding of the U.S. Constitution as well as current political events.
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Blugold Spotlight features Dr. Ming-Li Hsieh
Faculty-student collaborative research attracted the criminal justice professor to UW-Eau Claire, allowing her to dig deeper in multicultural justice and policing practices.
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Blugold siblings launch app that aims to give more people access to legal system
Jesse and Simon Okiror, brothers and UW-Eau Claire graduates, have created a new app that they hope will make it easier for more people — especially those with low incomes and people of color — to get help navigating the complex legal system.
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Blugolds receive record six Fulbright awards for 2019-20
Four UW-Eau Claire alums and two current students expected to graduate this spring have received 2019-20 Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards.
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Gilman Scholarship winner to study in Cuba
Graduating senior Mirella Espino has been awarded a Gilman Scholarship to spend three weeks studying in Cuba this summer.
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Panel to discuss U.S. Supreme Court case considering OWI-related blood draws
An upcoming U.S. Supreme Court case is the impetus for a panel discussion, “Implied Consent: Debating the Fourth Amendment and Blood Draws from Motorists Who Become Unconscious,” to be held April 25 at UW-Eau Claire.
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Chinese language classes foster international friendships
UW-Eau Claire's Chinese language program brings together students and international students, fostering friendships and support systems that help the Blugolds improve their non-native language skills and understanding of new cultures.
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New books by political scientist feature music, political campaigns and the U.S. Constitution
The role music plays in presidential elections and how the U.S. Constitution is portrayed in movies are the topics of two recently released books by a UW-Eau Claire political scientist who also is an expert on how pop culture and politics intertwine.
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Blugold senior is first DIII player to be drafted by National Women's Hockey League
Senior Courtney Wittig has become the first ever DIII player to be drafted by the National Women’s Hockey League, picked up in round three by the Metropolitan Riveters of Newark, New Jersey.
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Honors Faculty Highlight: Dr. Geoffrey Peterson
Dr. Geoffrey Peterson, the Political Science Department Chair, lends his expertise to the Honors Program through engaging and interesting Honors courses.
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Hilfiker Symposium to feature debate on free speech, campaign finance laws
The Mary L. Hilfiker Symposium will feature a discussion titled "Free Speech and Campaign Finance: Debating the First Amendment and Citizens United" at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18, in Room 100 of Schneider Hall. The event is free and open to the public.
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New research finds sextortion an issue for surprising number of teens
A surprising number of teens — one out of every 20 — report that someone has threatened to share intimate or embarrassing images of them that are sexual in nature if they did not provide things like additional images, sexual acts or money, research finds.
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UW-Eau Claire to host Constitution Day discussion on free speech
UW-Eau Claire will recognize Constitution Day by hosting a discussion titled “Free Speech, Hate Speech and Speaking Out: Finding Your Voice in the Speech Debate.”