UWSP Department of Political Science

10/15/2026

Students, sign up for YOUR seat! 👇

Civil Dialogue at the Dinner Table brings students from all majors together for a free dinner and respectful, small-group conversations about issues that connect to students’ lives and the world around them. Hosted by the UWSP Department of Political Science student facilitators.

Students, sign up for YOUR seat! 👇
https://uwsptickets.universitytickets.com/?cid=179

10/06/2026

Have you signed up yet? 👀🍽️💬

Join us for ViewPoint Dialogue & Dinners — a new campus-wide series where UWSP students come together over a shared meal to talk about important social and civic issues.

✨ Oct. 21 | 5:30 p.m. | DUC Laird 230 — “AI & Us”
✨ Nov. 18 | 5:30 p.m. | DUC Encore — “Privacy & Surveillance”

No expertise needed — just come ready to listen, share, and hear different perspectives.

Open to UWSP students from all majors. Space is limited, so sign up early!

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Sharing Meals. Sharing Perspectives.

10/01/2026

A milestone for the UWSP Men's Rugby Club! Check out this Point of U article featuring the 50th reunion of Pointer Rugby and professor and coach John Blakeman's long involvement.

Celebrating 50 years! A milestone for the UWSP Men's Rugby Club.

In this Point of U article, learn about the 50th reunion held earlier this month with matches by both the men and women’s teams and involving some . Professor John Blakeman, political science, has a history with the club and now coaches the Women’s Rugby Club.

Read more: https://www.uwsp.edu/news/article/uwsp-mens-rugby-club-50/

UWSP Department of Political Science

09/23/2026

Some photos of our recent Constitution Day event with the Pre-Law Society. Thanks to Dr. Blakeman for hosting!

09/14/2026

The Department of Political Science is excited to launch ViewPoint Dialogue & Dinners! 🍽️💬

This new campus-wide series brings UWSP students together over a shared meal for respectful, small-group conversations about important social and civic issues.

Each table will be guided by a trained student facilitator, and topics may include social media, free speech, AI, the Constitution, and the future of work. You do not need to be an expert - just come ready to listen, share your perspective, and hear from others.

📍 October 21 | 5:30 p.m. | DUC Laird 230
📍 November 18 | 5:30 p.m. | DUC Encore

Open to current UW–Stevens Point students from all majors.

Space is limited, so sign up early to reserve your spot!
Sign up using the link in the comments.

Sharing Meals. Sharing Perspectives.

09/08/2026

Congratulations to Associate Professor Saemyi Park, who received a grant from the Universities of Wisconsin Office of Civic Engagement to launch ViewPoint Dialogue & Dinners at UW–Stevens Point during the 2026–27 academic year. 👏

The grant supports four campus-wide Dialogue & Dinner events that will bring students together over a shared meal for respectful, small-group conversations across different perspectives. It also supports four undergraduate student facilitators, creating opportunities for students to gain hands-on experience in dialogue facilitation, civic engagement, and research collaboration. 📚

Through the initiative, Dr. Park will also conduct research examining students’ experiences with dialogue across differences and the potential of these conversations to strengthen civic engagement. 🧐

09/02/2026

Happy first day of the semester! Excited to welcome students back to campus and looking forward to another semester of learning, conversations, and new experiences together!

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06/17/2026

The new edition of COLS Connections newsletter is online

📧 Read about the Student Resource Center now named for an political science major!

The new edition of COLS Connections newsletter is online!

Read about the impressive growth of the Northern Aquaculture Demonstration Facility on its 20th anniversary. The new Student Resource Center opening this fall is named for a COLS alum. We honor our faculty awards winners and retirees and MORE!

https://www.uwsp.edu/college-of-letters-and-science/newsletters/

UW-Stevens Point: Northern Aquaculture Demonstration Facility

05/15/2026

Congratulations Brayden Banks, recipient of the 2026 Dave Obey Young Adult Civic Engagement Award 🎉👏

The award is named in honor of former Wisconsin Congressman David R. Obey, who served central and northern Wisconsin as a representative from 1969 to 2011. It is awarded annually to a young person who demonstrates leadership abilities including initiative, integrity, and service to others. Recipients also demonstrate a commitment to civic engagement through building relationships throughout the community and working toward positive change 👍

For a full announcement, please visit https://wipps.org/awards/yace/brayden-banks-doyacea-recipient-2026/

05/08/2026

📢 Department Spotlight - 3/3

🍔What a fun Political Science picnic! 🌭

It was a great gathering among students, faculty, and their families as we came together to celebrate the end of the semester. Even though it was very cold (yes, it has become a tradition that Political Science Picnic Day is always cold 😂), but still fun!

Thank you to everyone who joined us and made the day so memorable. See you next year! 🎉