Recent News
An Update on Mock Trial
Nov 6, 2023
After wrapping up tryouts at the beginning of this quarter, the Cal Poly Mock Trial program is the largest it has ever been in the program's history with over 70 members!
Rebuilding the Movement for Reproductive Rights and Justice
Nov 2, 2023
Join Dr. Laurie Shrage's talk on Rebuilding the Movement for Reproductive Rights and Justice
This talk will critically assess the goals and strategies of the “pro-choice” movement of the past 60 years.
Learn How You Can Intern in D.C.
Nov 2, 2023
The Washington Center Info Session
Register to learn how you can spend a summer or semester focusing on your career launch with The Washington Center.
We'll talk about our internship and career development opportunities and highlight our scholarship opportunities with your school!
Master of Public Policy Blended (4+1) Program Virtual Information Session
Oct 18, 2023
Master of Public Policy Blended (4+1) Program Virtual Information Session
Thursday October 26th, 11:10am
Interested in getting your Masters degree in Public Policy at Cal poly a bit faster than “traditionally”? Come join to get information.
Call for Applicants for the 3+3 Program with UC Law SF
Oct 12, 2023
Third-year POLS students who wish to be considered for the 3+3 program this year must submit a brief statement of interest to Dr. Denbow at jdenbow@calpoly.edu by noon on Monday, October 30.
Law School Admissions and the New 3+3 Program with UC Law SF
Sep 27, 2023
The 3+3 B.A./J.D. program allows select Political Science Pre-law students to earn both their Bachelor of Arts and Juris Doctor degrees in six years, with three years at Cal Poly and three years at UC Law SF.
Introducing Alumni Advisory Board Member Lindsey Constantino
Sep 25, 2023
During my 4 years at Cal Poly, I lived by the motto of “Learn by Doing.” I studied abroad in Florence, Italy, interned for Senator Feinstein and the White House under President Obama, and participated in Model United Nations. All of these experiences leveraged my degree in Political Science and made my undergraduate education that much more valuable.
Interested in applying for Graduate School? We are here to support you!
Sep 15, 2023
October is Cal Poly’s Graduate School and Fellowship Month when different departments and units of the University provide a variety of info sessions and training opportunities for students who are interested in applying for graduate school. POLS’s Graduate School Advisor, Dr. Shelley Hurt, has selected five out of this year’s program (see below) for you! POLS will also hold our own Grad School Info Session to address issues specific to our discipline. (October 17th, 11:10AM-12:00PM, Location Bldg. 10, Rm. 124)
Presentation-- Shielded: How the Police Became Untouchable
Sep 12, 2023
Since the murder of George Floyd by a police officer in Minneapolis in 2020, police misconduct and brutality, and questions about how such problems intersect with race and other demographic characteristics, have finally appeared on the country’s radar screen. Although the need for radical change is long overdue, not much has been done, despite its urgency.In her talk based on her new book, Shielded, Joanna Schwartz will address the challenges of police reform, its legal dimensions, and what can be done to reduce unjustified police violence.
Edwin Madrid details internship with LGBTQ+ Victory Institute in Washington, D.C.
Jun 15, 2023
By Alexandra Gregorio
Last fall, fourth-year political science student Edwin Madrid interned with the LBGTQ+ Victory Institute as part of the fall 2022 Victory Congressional Internship cohort. Madrid was one of eight students selected for the 10-week program, working with a member of the LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus or an LGBTQ-friendly member of the U.S. Congress to experience the federal legislative process firsthand.