Author: pols.student@wichita.edu

Are you interested in interning in Washington, D.C., Topeka or locally next year? Join Dr. Brian Amos, associate professor of political science, for an informational meeting at 11 a.m. Monday, May 5 in 417 Lindquist Hall, POLS department lounge, about the POLS internship program.

Students of all majors are welcome to attend. If you can’t attend or want more information, contact Dr. Amos at brian.amos@wichita.edu.

In an event sponsored by the Pi Sigma Alpha Honors society, come listen to panelists in the health industry share the latest impact on the public health sector based on the changing regulatory environment at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 9 in 300 Ahlberg Hall.

Join the Department of Political Science and Model United Nations for the United Nations Dinner at 5 p.m. April 26 in 233 Rhatigan Student Center, Santa Fe Trail Room.

The dinner is in celebration of the United Nations. It will also be featuring speaker Jenna Dolecek, who is an alum of WSU. Registration is required to attend, and will close April 18. It costs $5 for non-WSU students.

Ellen Albritton, assistant federal public defender, and Madison Davis, investigator, share details about their work in the Federal Public Defenders Office in Wichita at a panel at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 2 in 308 Jardine Hall.

All are welcome to attend the event. The event is sponsored by the Pi Sigma Alpha Honors society.

Dr. Dinorah Azpuru, professor of political science, will lead a discussion on U.S. and Latin America updates at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, March 27 in 417 Lindquist Hall. Pizza and refreshments will be provided.

Email Dr. Alexandra Middlewood at alexandra.middlewood@wichita.edu for dietary accommodations or any questions.

Dr. Neal Allen, associate professor of political science, gave interviews to the Wichita Eagle and KMUW Wichita. He was quoted on the 2025 Wichita USD 259 bond vote.

Political science professor Dr. Carolyn Shaw will lead a discussion on human rights and upholding sovereignty. Join the discussion at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26 in 417 Lindquist Hall. Pizza and refreshments will be provided.

Email Dr. Alexandra Middlewood at alexandra.middlewood@wichita.edu for dietary accommodations or any questions.

Join the Department of Political Science and Shockers Vote Coalition in a non-partisan watch party of the 2024 general election from 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5 in the Bluestem Lounge on the first floor of the Rhatigan Student Center.

There will be light food and drinks provided.

Join the Shockers Vote Coalition and Student Engagement and Belonging from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29 at the Starbucks lounge for a midday celebration of Vote Early Day. There will be prizes, games, food and more.

The Washington D.C. and Topeka Internship Program offers qualified undergraduate students, regardless of major, the opportunity to intern and study in Washington, D.C. or Topeka, Kansas, and earn nine hours of course credit.

The internship period is from January to May, and placements are available with members of Congress, the executive branch, interest groups, environmental organizations, education and trade associations, news agencies, embassies, political think tanks and other agencies.

Stipends and housing vouchers are available to students. Attend an information session at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17 in 417 Lindquist Hall to hear about what the program has to offer.