November Newsletter
We are delighted to inform you that our latest newsletter for alumni and graduate students has been released. You can see a copy by clicking on the link below. http://www.bu.edu/cas/faculty-staff/newsletter/polisci/11_11/
Now Hiring: Administrator
Listed on website here. You may also have to go through the general website, located at http://www.bu.edu/hr/jobs under the tracking code 7207/K1011 Please select “Open Job Opportunities” and then “Professional/Administrative” DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATOR, CAS Political Science Tracking Code 7207/K1011 Job Description Manage all administrative functions of the Political Science Department. Supervise full time staff and student […]
Prof Baer To Speak at New England Feminist Leadership Council
Professor Denise Baer has been invited to speak Saturday Nov. 12th at the New England Feminist Leadership Council, which is co-sponsored by the BU Center for Gender Sexuality and Activism (formerly BU Women’s Resource Center) and the Feminist Majority Foundation. She will be speaking from 1:15 to 2:45 p.m. on a panel dealing with Ballot […]
Prof Boas on Social Media and Politics
Professor Taylor Boas gave a talk regarding the role of social media in political uprisings. The full talk can be found here.
Grad Student Aki Nakai Accepted to ARI Fellowship Program
Graduate student Aki Nakai was recently accepted to the Asiatic Fellowship Program for Northeast Asian Studies at Korea University . The fellowship provides airfare, room for 6 months, and access to the university’s libraries. Aki plans to research the U.S.-ROK alliance case in his dissertation. He plans to begin his fellowship sometime in fall 2012. […]
Prof Crawford Testifies to Congress on Costs of War
Prof. Neta Crawford testified to the Congressional Progressive Caucus Peace & Security Task Force Panel, outlining the costs and consequences of the war in Afghanistan. The full statement can be found here.
Prof Christenson Receives NSF Grant
Prof. Christenson has received a National Science Foundation grant to study The Evolution & Influence of Interest Group Networks before the Supreme Court. The project addresses how interest group coalition strategies change over time, which factors most determine whether interest groups work together, and whether particular interest groups wield more power before the government.
America at War Speaker Series
The Department of Political Science cordially welcomes Boston University students, alumni, and members of the general public to attend a series of public panels that accompany a new course – America at War: The Response to 9/11, co-taught by Professors Neta Crawford and Douglas Kriner. Details on each panel including invited speakers, dates and times […]
Grad Student June Park to Present at KEI
Graduate student June Park to present at KEI Event: Emerging Voices on Korea Symposium. More information on this exciting event is available at http://www.keia.org/rsvp.php?event=Korea+Energy+and+Economy Emerging Voices on Korea Symposium Korea: Energy and Economy The Korea Economic Institute is proud to launch its newest program series, Emerging Voices on Korea Symposium, that identifies innovative and policy-relevant […]
Prof Grimes Visits CASS
Prof. William Grimes spent two weeks in July at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS) through a BU faculty exchange program. CASS is China’s preeminent thinktank in the social sciences and humanities. While there Prof. Grimes was affiliated with the Institute of World Economy and Politics, and also spent time at the Institutes of […]