Recent News
24th District Congressional Debate at Cal Poly
Jan 19, 2016
Evaluate your choices for representative
Candidates for the 24th Congressional District will discuss the major issues facing Central Coast constituents. The debate will be moderated by Randol White of KCBX FM. Audience members will have an opportunity to submit questions.
"Scientists at War" Library Conversation
Nov 10, 2015
Dr. Shelley Hurt (POLS) and Dr. Sarah Bridger (HIST) talked with a standing room only audience about Dr. Bridger’s new book, Scientists at War, as part of the Kennedy Library’s Conversations with Cal Poly Authors series.
Sarah Bridger and Shelley Hurt: Book discussion
Nov 3, 2015
Sarah Bridger, assistant professor in history, and Shelley Hurt, associate professor of political science, will discuss Bridger’s book Scientists at War: The Ethics of Cold War Weapons Research.
Ms. Kelli Seybolt Talks About Employment
Oct 20, 2015
Kelli Seybolt talking with students
Political Science students
Ms. Kelli Seybolt joined a university-wide group of students and faculty to discuss careers for Cal Poly students in Washington, DC. Ms. Seybolt, who serves as director of International Affairs and Foreign Policy Advisor to the Commandant of the Coast Guard, was the CLA Honored Alumna in 2014.
Ms. Seybolt talked with students about how to leverage internships and first employment positions to create a professional network to help locate and secure future jobs. She also emphasized the importance of tailoring resumes for the screening process and how to locate jobs and internships through USAJobs. Students participated in a lively Q&A session, followed by a lunch, hosted by POLS Alumna Shari Mullins.
Guest Speaker: Jeff Smith
Oct 15, 2015
Author of Mr. Smith Goes to Prison, Jeff Smith will be coming to Cal Poly for a conversation about criminal justice and prison reform in the United States.
New Student Welcome!
Aug 5, 2015
This fall, we welcomed 104 first year, 12 transfer and 11 graduate students to the department of Political Science. Of the over 1,100 applicants to the department, these students represent the best of the best with an average incoming high school GPA of 3.78 and with a wealth of diverse experiences and interests. Classes have started for the fall quarter; the faculty and staff of the department are excited to see these students start their Cal Poly Political Science experience.
Campus to Host Cal Poly Alumnus Congressman Jeff Denham on April 2
Mar 23, 2015
Cal Poly Alumnus and Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Congressman Jeff Denham (B.A., Political Science, 1992), will speak on his role as a member of Congress from 11 am to noon Thursday, April 2, in the Advanced Technology Laboratories (Building 7), Keck Lab (Room 2).
Faculty Travel Winter Update
Feb 17, 2015
Laura Hosman was in Honolulu and Stockholm this winter.
January 16-20 - Laura Hosman attended Pacific Telecommunications 37th Annual Conference in Honolulu, Hawaii.
February 3-7 - Laura Hosman attended SPIDER (Swedish Program for ICT in Developing Regions) Organization at Stockholm University in Stockholm, Sweden.
Mock Trial Winter Update
Feb 17, 2015
Our mock trial teams have had a busy winter quarter!
Cal Poly Recognizes 10 Faculty and Staff Members for Excellence
Feb 2, 2015
Political Science Associate Professor Matt Moore was among those honored by the university for their teaching excellence.
Cal Poly recently honored 10 faculty and staff members for service excellence in the classroom and for their support roles at the university.