Political Science Activities Page

Political Science Student Club

After a period of dormancy for the Political Science Forum, we are making an extra effort to see it reorganized and rejuvenated for this coming Fall. It is envisioned that the Forum may organize a current issues series of evening events, in each case featuring either a video or a speaker followed by discussion, perhaps including a member of the political science faculty as a resource person, if desired. This club is open to all students, whether or not they are majors or concentrates in political science.

Internship Program

Among the roles of CCSU interns this semester were working for the House Chair of Appropriations Committee, for members of the House majority leadership, as well as for legislative leaders in the Senate, and work related to such matters as the appointment of minority judges, regulating health care, and auto safety legislation. One intern spent the semester with New Britain's new mayor. If you are interested in earning credit for political or administrative experience, see Professor Antonia Moran, who administers the political science department's internship program. She is a lawyer by training, having earned her J.D. from the University of Connecticut Law School, with experience as a lobbyist as well. Professor Moran teaches our courses in constitutional law, civil liberties, administrative law, and women and American law, as well as sections of state and local government and American government.

Overseas Activities

Students who are interested in international and comparative subfields of political science have opportunities to study abroad and to participate in Model United Nations conferences, broadening their understanding in these areas. CCSU has participated in model U.N. conferences in Korea and Egypt in recent years. For information about these opportunities, see Dr. El-Eid.