Liberal Arts and Democracy
In 2023-24, CSU emphasized democracy and civic engagement for our thematic year. From screen to stage and the Supreme Court to Latin America, our faculty explore issues of democracy.
Hate in the Homeland: Speaker looks at surprisingly mainstream roots where far-right extremism is cultivated
On Oct. 17, author and scholar of extremism and radicalization Cynthia Miller-Idriss will speak at “Hate in the Homeland: Far Right Threats to Democracy and What We Can Do,” part of Colorado State University’s Thematic Year of Democracy.
Thematic Year on democracy, civic engagement kicks off with social event, panel discussion
Colorado State University’s Year of Democracy and Civic Engagement is kicking off its Thematic Year centered on democracy and civic engagement, with two special events on September 14.
Border war: CSU policy expert says DOJ case against Texas is clear thanks to historic treaty
CSU Political Science Professor Stephen Mumme talks about the DOJ’s lawsuit against the state of Texas and the water boundary treaty it’s based on.
Sam Stoltz Selected as Spring ’23 CLA Student Commencement Speaker
Political science student, Sam Stoltz, has been selected as the College of Liberal Arts Spring 2023 student commencement speaker. Stoltz will be graduating on Saturday with a double major in Political Science (Global Politics concentration) and International Studies (Middle East North Africa concentration). “I chose these programs because I’m really interested in the extensive history […]
Celebrate! Provost Awards for 2023
Since the annual Celebrate! Colorado State has grown beyond the capacity to acknowledge all award recipients at a single event, the Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President is holding a separate private luncheon this year to recognize its recipients for distinguished teaching and scholarship, faculty excellence, service, advising and leadership-related awards on behalf of the academic enterprise.
CLA Student Commencement Speaker for Fall 2022: Samantha May
For as long as Samantha (Sami) May can remember, she has been interested in a career in law. Driven by her curiosity and desire to learn more about the inner workings of the legal system, she chose a concentration in political science in order to support her future career endeavors. Growing up in a tight-knit […]
Gaining Practical Experience and Building Connections in D.C.
Each semester, the CSU in D.C. Internship connects students with jobs in legislative offices, nonprofit organizations, law firms, and other businesses in Washington, D.C. in a 15-credit, semester-long internship that includes a seminar, a colloquium, and a professional internship. The Straayer Center for Public Service Leadership and the Department of Political Science have collaborated with The Washington […]
ASCSU to host ‘Climate Change & CSU’ forum as part of new Impact Initiative series
The forum will feature a variety of speakers from different departments, ranging from economics to philosophy.