Political Science
Remembering Eric Hanson
Eric O. Hanson, the Patrick A. Donohoe, S.J., Professor in Political Science passed away on July 7th after a short illness. Eric anchored the Political Science Department for more than four decades. Deeply committed to the values of a Jesuit education, he was a passionate and award-winning teacher as well as a pioneer in the use of experiential learning placements in the many communities that make up Silicon Valley. He was also a respected scholar of Chinese politics and of the ways that religion and politics intersect. Read more about Eric’s life and legacy.
In honor of Eric’s memory and commitment to our students, we are establishing the Eric Hanson Alumni Speaker Series.
Sophie Meyer '17 heading to Oxford University
Sophie is pursuing a master’s degree in international and comparative education at Oxford University. After that, she plans to apply for a fellowship with the California State Assembly. While at Santa Clara, Sophie interned in the California State Assembly and served as a research assistant in the Political Science department, working on both criminal justice policy and the impact of recidivism. The recipient of the Michael Shallo Prize for outstanding achievement in political science, Sophie graduated Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa. She plans a career in education reform.
Areli Hernandez: Summer 2017 Undergraduate Fulbright Fellow
One of four U.S. students selected for an Undergraduate Fulbright Summer Institute at the University of London, Areli will study the Politics of Protest & Change focusing on Social Movements. She hopes to further research London's race relations and the rise in hate crime post-Brexit; all paid for by the Fulbright Commission.
Anne Baker: Do Political Contributions Hinder the Pursuit of Economic Justice? (Podcast)
On May 16, 2017, the Bannan Institute's Theresa Ladrigan-Whelpley discussed the pursuit of economic justice in our democratic system with Political Science Assistant Professor Anne Baker. The podcast can be found here.
SCU Students Attend Model United Nations
The SCU delegation to the 67th Model United Nations of the Far West conference in San Francisco, CA. This year's theme was "Old Threats, New Threats: Global and Human Security in 2017." We represented Syria, Iran, and France. The students learned about cooperation, negotiations, and conflict resolution. It was a great experience for one and all.
Katherine Meyer '18 to Present Research at Political Science Conference in Chicago
Kat will be traveling to the annual conference of the Midwest Political Science Association in Chicago to present her research on the relationship between outside ideological intervention in a state’s education system and the legitimacy of that state.