Dr. Beth Rabinowitz to Deliver “Defensive Nationalism” Lecture on Nov. 29

Dr. Beth Rabinowitz, Associate Professor of Political Science, will discuss her new book, Defensive Nationalism: Explaining the Rise of Populism and Fascism in the 21st Century, on Wednesday, November 29, 2023. Dr. Rabinowitz will address questions such as, “Is history repeating itself? Why does the explosive politics of today resemble what occurred one hundred years ago?” … Continue reading Dr. Beth Rabinowitz to Deliver “Defensive Nationalism” Lecture on Nov. 29

Sanaa Talwasa to Offer Remarks at the Presentation of the Baron, Weiner, and Packard Awards on May 8

The Department of Political Science will host Sanaa Talwasa, a global JD degree candidate at the Thomas R. Kline School of Law at Drexel University, with a background as an advocate for women’s rights in Afghanistan and a former Fulbright Scholar, as the guest speaker at the presentation of the Baron, Weiner, and Packard awards on … Continue reading Sanaa Talwasa to Offer Remarks at the Presentation of the Baron, Weiner, and Packard Awards on May 8

Lees Seminar Concludes April 14 with “The Socialist Lives of Angela Davis”

The Department of History will conclude its Lees Seminar Series for the 2022-2023 academic year on Friday, April 14. Kimberly St. Julian-Varnon, PhD candidate at the University of Pennsylvania, will present “The Socialist Lives of Angela Davis: An Afro-Pessimist Reading of Blackness in the Soviet Union.” Dr. Maxim Matusevich of Seton Hall University will offer the … Continue reading Lees Seminar Concludes April 14 with “The Socialist Lives of Angela Davis”

Canceled: Join us April 13 for the CURE Seminar “Young, Gifted, and Diverse” with Dr. Camille Z. Charles

This event has been canceled.  The Center for Urban Research and Education (CURE) will continue its seminar series on Thursday, April 13, 2023 with a presentation by Dr. Camille Z. Charles, Walter H. and Leonore C. Annenberg Professor in the Social Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Charles will present “Young, Gifted, and Diverse.”  This … Continue reading Canceled: Join us April 13 for the CURE Seminar “Young, Gifted, and Diverse” with Dr. Camille Z. Charles

Dr. Nick Kapur to Present “The Invention of the Kamikaze” on Dec. 2

The Department of History will continue its Lees Seminar Series for the 2022-2023 academic year on Friday, December 2. Dr. Nick Kapur, Associate Professor of History, will present “The Invention of the Kamikaze: Wartime Resistance to ‘Certain Death’ Tactics in the Japanese Military.” The comment will be given by Dr. Sheldon Garon, Nissan Professor in Japanese Studies and … Continue reading Dr. Nick Kapur to Present “The Invention of the Kamikaze” on Dec. 2

Post-Election Gender Discussion on Nov 16

Join Gender Studies for an open discussion where we will address a range of topics, including gender issues in voting, women’s candidacies, gender and strategy, gendered implications of outcomes, and more! This discussion will be led by Dr. Margaret Betz, Assistant Teaching Professor of Philosophy, and Dr. Kelly Dittmar, Associate Professor of Political Science. Event … Continue reading Post-Election Gender Discussion on Nov 16

Join CURE on Nov. 10 for “The Whole-Home Repair Program” Presentation by State Senator Nikil Saval

The Center for Urban Research and Education (CURE) will continue its seminar series on Thursday, November 10, with a presentation by State Senator Nikil Saval, who represents the First Senate District in the Pennsylvania legislature, where he serves as Democratic Chair of the Senate’s Urban Affairs and Housing Committee. Senator Saval will present, “The Whole-Home Repair … Continue reading Join CURE on Nov. 10 for “The Whole-Home Repair Program” Presentation by State Senator Nikil Saval

Eagleton Undergraduate Associates Program Application Open through October 24

Build knowledge, skills, and networks for political, government, and community engagement. Apply now for the Eagleton Undergraduate Associates program.  The Eagleton Undergraduate Associates Program is a selective three-semester interdisciplinary certificate for juniors from ALL Rutgers schools and campus locations. Associates learn about political power and decision-making while honing their leadership and professional skills through a … Continue reading Eagleton Undergraduate Associates Program Application Open through October 24

Join us Sept. 22 for the Summer Undergraduate Research Grant Edition of CURCA

Join us Thursday, September 22, for a special edition of the Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Education (CURCA), featuring the twenty undergraduate students who received Summer Undergraduate Research Grants. You will learn about the research these students conducted over the summer, from projects ranging from a study of nostalgia to the mathematical modeling of cancer. … Continue reading Join us Sept. 22 for the Summer Undergraduate Research Grant Edition of CURCA