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An American Promise: 20th Century US Military Naturalization with Alfredo Gonzalez - Sunday, Nov 2

Join Assistant Professor Alfredo Gonzalez as he explores the boundaries of military social welfare between WWI and the War on Terror, when military naturalization policy significantly changed from guaranteeing legal citizenship to merely expediting an immigrant’s ability to apply for naturalization.

Faculti Interview with Dr. Alison Brysk

Use QR code below to view Dr. Brysk's full interview.

Congratulations Professor Masterson - Washington Post Interviewee

Please join us in congratulating our own Professor Daniel Masterson for his impactful interview in a September 28th Washington Post article entitled, "1 million people have returned to Syria since fall of Assad, U.N. says." To read Professor Masterson's full interview, visit the article on the Washington Post.

Making an Impact with a Political Science Degree: Ralph Carmona’s Journey - Oct 2nd

Making an Impact with a Political Science Degree: Ralph Carmona’s Journey - October 2nd, 2025

Ralph Carmona, UCSB PhD in Political Science, built a career as a leading lobbyist, UC regent, and civic leader. He served as chief lobbyist for Bank of America’s California division, represented a major utility district, and later became active in Portland, Maine politics, including a run for mayor. Today, Carmona pairs his passion for marathon running with advocacy for Alzheimer’s awareness and research, drawing on his own diagnosis and clinical trial participation. His story shows how a political science degree can lead to social impact and meaningful contributions to public life.

APSA Oral History Project with Dr. Pei-te Lien

Click to view Professor Lien's APSA interview.

Congratulations to Jerry Cohen for his latest book release!

Between Object and Subject: Studying the Politics of Deportation

This panel convenes scholars from across the social sciences and humanities with varying personal proximity to deportation and forced return. While previous scholarship has largely focused on the proximity of “illegality” to deportation as the definitive immigration phase, Between Object & Subject intends to denaturalize this assumption by situating deportation not as the end of immigration but as the arbiter of membership and mobility upon being forcibly removed.

Boundless Love - Enduring Legacy of Cedric J. Robinson in Teaching, Research, and Activism

Event Date: Thursday, May 8, 2025 - 4:00pm to 7:00pm

Event Date Details: Panel: 4 - 5:30pm, Reception: 5:30 - 7pm

Event Location: MCC Theather and Lounge

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An American Promise: 20th Century US Military Naturalization with Alfredo Gonzalez - Sunday, Nov 2

Faculti Interview with Dr. Alison Brysk

Congratulations Professor Masterson - Washington Post Interviewee

Making an Impact with a Political Science Degree: Ralph Carmona’s Journey - October 2nd, 2025

APSA Oral History Project with Dr. Pei-te Lien

Congratulations to Jerry Cohen for his latest book release!

Between Object and Subject: Studying the Politics of Deportation

Boundless Love - Enduring Legacy of Cedric J. Robinson in Teaching, Research, and Activism

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