Temple University Political Science Department

We're back with another #AlumniCrushThursday! Meet Paul-Winston Cange. Paul-Winston graduated from Temple in 2016 and is currently 3L at New York University School of Law. In previous years, he has worked as an associate at The Leadership Conference on Civil Rights where he focused on federal criminal justice and education policies. Currently, Paul-Winston is the National Organizing Director for the Young Black Lawyers Organizing Coalition. The initiative of this organization... is to recruit black law students to protect the black vote in this year's election. After law school, he plans to work at the Washington D.C. office of White & Case LLP, a large international law firm. Paul-Winston's advice to Owls: "Don't listen to what anyone says that you cannot do. You can accomplish anything you want as long as you devote yourself wholly to a goal. Your passion and desire is more important than your grades. Most importantly, learn to tell your own story and you can write the ending." #TUliberalarts #templealumni #TempleMade

This week's #GradCrushWednesday is James Bouffard! James is a 1st year grad student studying Comparative Politics and International Relations. James is researching European politics, focusing specifically on nationalist and far-left parties. This semester, James is enjoying taking the Comparative Politics Core within our department!... Fun fact: James loves movies! "If I wasn't in Political Science, I'd be trying to work as a director." Keep up the great work, James! #TULiberalArts #TUpolisci

Join the Temple Master of Public Policy Program and Temple University Political Science Department for a discussion on the relationship between race & public policy. This event will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020 at 6:00PM. You can find out additional information & register for the event here: http://ow.ly/JdAE50CaepD #tuliberalarts #tupolisci #election2020

Today is Election Day! If you haven't voted yet, make sure you get out and vote! Looking for post-election analysis? Check out these upcoming events: Friday, November 6, 2020 at 2:00pm - Dr. David Nickerson shares his thoughts on the results of the election as the guest speaker of Dissent in America Teach-in. Register here: http://ow.ly/uf4J50C947B... Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at 3:30pm - Join the Public Policy Lab in their roundtable discussion on the results of the election. Featured panelists include: Dr. Robin Kolodny, Dr. Nyron Crawford, Dr. David Nickerson, and Dr. Michael Sances. You can register for this event here: http://ow.ly/6zDT50C947C

Happy #MajorCrushMonday! Meet Emily Barron, a Senior double majoring in Political Science and Global Studies. Currently, Emily is the Vice President of Academic Achievement for Delta Phi Epsilon and for the TU Panhellenic Council. In the future, she plans on going to law school and to become a Judge Advocate General for the United States Air Force. Fun Fact: "I once received an award for 'Best Supporting Actress' in a film festival/competition"... You can follow her on Instagram @em.barron Show her some Love!!! #TULiberalarts #TUpolisci

Next Friday, November 6, 2020 at 2:00PM - join Dr. David Nickerson, Professor in the Temple University Political Science Department for his presentation and discussion of the 2020 election results in "The Decision." His presentation is a Dissent in America Teach-in co-sponsored by the Temple University History Department, Temple University Political Science Department, and Temple University College of Liberal Arts. You can register here: http://ow.ly/DHCC50C6Zfo #tuliberalarts #tupolisci #2020election

We're back with another #AlumniCrushThursday! This week, we're highlighting Amelia Pharo-Frank. Amelia graduated in 2010 with a B.A. in Political Science and Religion with a certificate in Paralegal Studies. She currently works as an Intellectual Property Paralegal for Seagate Technology, LLC. Amelia started as an intern for a large equipment manufacturing company, and was hired on after a year as their in-house paralegal. After working for them for four years, she was able to quit and work full time for herself while building a startup. Amelia began her current position in 2019 and found it quite easy to transition back into the corporate world. Amelia's advice for Owls: "Take ALL the internships that sound interesting." #TUliberalarts #templealumni #TempleMade

This week's #GradCrushWednesday is Nick Robinson! Nick is a 5th year graduate student, studying Political Theory with his secondary subfield being Comparative Politics. As a political theorist, Nick focuses on democratic theory. He is currently writing his dissertation that interrogates the conflict and contestation around urban redevelopment projects. Nick evaluates community benefits agreements (CBAs), which are agreements that follow the announcement of some development... project (these are often used around stadiums, for example) where the community sees such a project as being detrimental to its interests, so it organizes against the project. CBAs allow the project to go through, but it is contingent on making concessions to the community to mitigate fears of the effects. This fall, Nick is teaching Politics of Identity in America, as well as American State and Local Politics! Lastly, a fun fact about Nick is that he ran a marathon! Keep up the excellent work, Nick! #TULiberalArts #TUPoliSci

It is important that everyone gets out to vote, regardless of which candidate(s) you support. Whether you voted by mail, ballot drop off, or in-person; we want to hear your stories! Temple University Political Science Department is looking to feature stories of students, alumni, or faculty who have made a voting plan or have already cast their ballot in this year's election. E-mail [email protected] about your experience! #TULiberalArts #TUPoliSci #2020Election

Need a break from your studies? Consider attending Missouri MADE's "The Art of Social Change" event - Thursday, October 29, 2020 at 7:00pm EST via Zoom. This event is a virtual art slam featuring musicians, singers, and slam poets as they explore art's power to influence social change. You can register for the event here: http://ow.ly/1TjL50C32p0

What role has race, racism, and the pandemic played in the 2020 elections? Join Temple University Libraries' and the Temple University Faculty Senate Committee on the Status of Faculty of Color for their co-sponsored Chat in the Stacks event "Race in the Race: Politics During a Pandemic." This event will be held on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at 2:30pm. You can register here: http://ow.ly/us9J50C30rg #TempleLibraries #2020election

Have you figured out WHEN and WHERE you are planning to vote? Due to the pandemic, a number of polling places have been closed or relocated. Many States have also increased and expanded early voting operations, as well as polling hours. Here are some resources to get you started in identifying when, where, and how you can caste your ballot: PA Residents http://ow.ly/GoAt50BZDP9 http://ow.ly/dnCZ50BZDP8... http://ow.ly/QKba50BZDPb http://ow.ly/TAmt50BZDPa Non-PA Residents http://ow.ly/ywvn50BZDPc If you are having trouble making a voting plan - use the Temple Votes template provided below! #tuliberalarts #2020election #templevotes #votingplan

TODAY, October 26, 2020 at 4:00PM - please join Temple University College of Liberal Arts for their discussion panel "The Rise in Anti-Asian Sentiments: Racism, Xenophobia & COVID-19." The panel's discussion will focus on the racial inequities amplified by COVID-19 within the United States’ longstanding history of racism and xenophobia and will be moderated by Temple University Political Science Department Associate Professor Dr. Sean Yom! Panelists will include: Dr. Erika Le...e, Regents Professor and the Rudolph J. Vecoli Chair in Immigration History at University of Minnesota Twin Cities Dr. Russell Jeung, Professor of Asian American Studies at San Francisco State University Helen Gym, Philadelphia City Councilwoman You can register for the event here: http://ow.ly/qfv150BXW8b #tuliberalarts #tupolisci