Local Attorney Panel: From Pre-Law to Practice
Political Science and International Studies faculty joined local attorneys for a discussion on the benefits and drawbacks of attending law school, how to decide where to apply, and what to expect from a career in law.
The event was sponsored by the Department of Political Science and the International Studies Program.
Date Held: Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at 3:30 p.m.
Government Jobs Panel
Political Science and International Studies faculty joined over 25 local, state, and federal representatives to discuss their career paths and how to join their agency.
The event was sponsored by the Department of Political Science, the International Studies Program, and Career Services.
Date Held: Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at 3 p.m.
Applying to Graduate School
Dr. Guillermo Caballero of Political Science and Vanice Antrum of the Office of Diversity & Inclusion shared insights with students on the pros and cons of attending graduate school, how to decide where to apply, and how to prepare a successful application.
The event was sponsored by the Department of Political Science, the International Studies Program, and the Office of Diversity & Inclusion.
Date Held: Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at 5 p.m.
Dr. Taehyun Nam, supported by Political Science and International Studies faculty, discussed the state of affairs in South Korea after President Yoon Suk-yeol invoked emergency powers in December 2024. Dr. Nam discussed the motivations behind Yoon’s actions, the constitutional processes that followed, and the far-right’s framing of the situation as a defense of national security.
Political Science faculty analyzed difference aspects of the new Trump administration via faculty presentations and small-group discussions with students and members of the local community.
Interns with the Maryland General Assembly shared their experiences and insights from the 2024 legislative session, including their work with legislators, state officials, lobbyists, and concerned citizens.
小蓝视频’s Fulton Public Humanities Program hosted a book talk with Jeong-mi Park, author of The State’s Sexuality: Prostitution and Postcolonial Nation-Building in South Korea. The book explores the complex dynamics of women involved in prostitution in South Korea, highlighting their strategic role in postcolonial nation-building efforts.
Students joined alumni and faculty from the Political Science Department for an informal conversation about life after graduation, careers in their field, and skills that make candidates stand out in the workplace.
Attendees met with representatives from the University of Baltimore School of Law to learn about the application process, including tips for writing personal statements, obtaining letters of recommendation, and more. The event was presented by 小蓝视频’s Political Science Department and the University of Baltimore School of Law.