Sacramento State Department of Political Science

This Wednesday, 7:00 PM, come to a free screening of "The First Angry Man," a new film about Prop. 13, followed by a discussion with the film director. The film is an incisiveand entertaininghistory of how America soured on government and became a nation of tax rebelswith dramatic consequences. Wednesday, January 29, 7:00 PM Hinde Auditorium, University Union, Sacramento State https://firstangryman.com/

Are you homeless or unhoused? Leslie Silver is a clinical psychologist who has partnered with an accomplished filmmaker to make a documentary about the homeless crisis in Sacramento. Close to fourteen percent of Sacramento State students register as homeless. If you are a student who is currently living without a home and would like to speak to Leslie about your experience, please contact her at the below email or through the film's website. Your voice and stories are important to dispelling the biases and misconceptions about what leads people into homelessness. Thank you. [email protected] https://www.shelteredmercyfilm.com/the-film

Political Science Department Scholarships! Application Deadline: Sunday, December 1, 2019 More info here: https://www.csus.edu//pol/spotlights/polsscholarships.html

Grad student workshops, April 2-6

Career Advising: Sheri Pierce from the California Department of Social Services will be on campus next week -- specifically to talk to Political Science majors about career paths with the Department of Social Services. Come meet with her April 2nd in Tahoe Hall Room 1004, 4:30-5:30pm.

Applications are now being accepted for Pi Sigma Alpha, the Political Science Honor Society and are due by Monday, April 1, 2019. For more information, visit the department's website. https://www.csus.edu/govt/misc.%20pages/honor%20society.html

Political Science Scholarships Application deadline: Monday, April 1, 2019 https://www.csus.edu/faid/scholarships/

Volunteer opportunity to support people experiencing homelessness in Sacramento County Homeless Count Volunteer Opportunity (and FREE PIZZA) Wednesday, December 5th and Friday, December 7th, 11:00 am -12:30 pm., Walnut Room (2nd floor) of the University Union Students, faculty, and staff are welcome!... (You do not need to come for the whole time--just drop in for 20 min during the period to hear more about the opportunity and get some pizza.) See more

Improv Speech Competition Wednesday, Dec. 5th, 7pm-8:30pm, University Union, Lobby Suite First, second, and third place winners receive Chipotle gift cards! https://www.toastmastersatcsus.com

TODAY! Faculty speakers, prominent guests, public discussion: Forced Separation of Loved Ones: State Violence, Terror, and Trauma Global Lounge, Thurs., Nov. 8, 12:00 - 2:45 pm, followed by reception

VOTE TODAY! If you don't know your polling place, find it here: https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/polling-place/

#MeToo, California, and the Year of the Woman 2.0 Wed., Oct. 17, 6:00 p.m. Sacramento State Downtown 304 S Street, Sacramento Panelists include CALmatters reporter Laurel Rosenhall, first time candidate Jaclyn Moreno, and Sacramento State Political Science Department Professors Danielle Martin and Kim Nalder.

Have you learned about all the ballot propositions you get to vote on in the November election? Check out these non-partisan explainer videos from the Project for an Informed Electorate (with the Legislative Analyst's Office): https://www.youtube.com/cha/UCIINQcAPgfCErosoPmls8tg/videos