Political Science UW-Green Bay News Posts

Associate Professor, Alise Coen interviewed on Wisconsin Public Radio’s “Central Time”

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May 4, 2023

UW-Green Bay Associate Professor, Alise Coen, was interviewed on Wisconsin Public Radio’s “Central Time” about the latest developments in U.S. immigration and asylum policies, including the creation of regional processing centers for asylum-seekers in Latin American countries. During her time on the show she explained how these policies fit into broader trends of externalizing borders in global migration.…

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Study First To Define Anxiety Spiraling From US National Election – Eurasia Review

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Apr 26, 2023

Researchers are beginning to better understand the toll of polarized politics on mental and physical health, and a new study suggests that Americans’ political anxiety crescendos before a major election. Led by University of Nebraska–Lincoln political scientist Kevin Smith, with Aaron Weinschenk of the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay and Costas Panagopoulos of Northeastern University, the study is the first…

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“Celebrating Students & Philanthropy” will recognize students and several important community partners

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Apr 13, 2023

Mark your calendars for the Public & Environmental Affairs program’s “Celebrating Students & Philanthropy” event on Thursday, April 27, from 3:30-5:00pm in MAC Winter Garden. This awards ceremony will recognize several important community partners from the local government and nonprofit realms as well as the accomplishments of students across programs such as Public Administration, Political Science,…

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Rep. Kristina Shelton visits Prof. Aaron Weinschenk class

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Apr 11, 2023

Professor Aaron Weinschenk’s congressional politics class recently had the chance to hear a guest lecture from State Rep. Kristina Shelton. Representative Shelton shared insights on her path to elected office and then the students were able to ask her questions about serving in the legislature. The class discussion covered topics like education policy, gun violence,…

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UW-Green Bay Prof. Aaron Weinschenk part of the ‘Trusted Elections Forum’ at UW-Oshkosh

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Apr 11, 2023

Leading up to the 2023 Spring Election on April 4th UW-Oshkosh hosted a bipartisan public town hall to hear from election officials, election law experts, and cybersecurity experts on the safety and integrity of the Wisconsin elections process. Moderated by Jessica Opoien of The Capital Times, This event is sponsored by the Tommy G. Thompson…

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Samantha Kulhanek, immigration rights attorney to speak at “All Rise: A UW-Green Bay Civil Liberties Lecture Series”

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Apr 11, 2023

You’re invited to attend this semester’s next meeting of “All Rise: A UW-Green Bay Civil Liberties Lecture Series”, on Wednesday, April 19 from 6-7pm. This online meeting will feature immigration rights attorney Samantha Kulhanek. Sam Kulhanek is a Staff Attorney with the Michigan Immigrant Rights Center where she represents unaccompanied children. Previously, she worked as an Attorney Advisor…

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UW-Green Bay professor emeritus shares thoughts on GOP State Senate supermajority | NBC26

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Apr 6, 2023

GREEN BAY (NBC 26) — Republican Rep. Dan Knodl defeated Democratic attorney Jodi Habush Sinykin for the open Wisconsin Senate seat in District 8, which was vacated when Republican Alberta Darling retired in November. Knodl edged Habush by a 51% to 49% vote. The District 8 seat represents Milwaukee’s northern suburbs. Knodl’s win gives Republicans…

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UW-Green Bay’s Aaron Weinschenk participates in government panel discussions; watch here!

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Mar 21, 2023

As part of the recent “Keep Our Republic” UW-Green Bay Panel Discussion on Challenges to Democracy, professor Aaron Weinschenk participated as a panelist in the discussion with Congressmen Gephardt and Ribble. For those who had hoped to listen to the discussion but were unable to, a link to the entire discussion can be found here.…

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ICYMI: The State of Democracy panel discussion video is available

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Kristin Bouchard

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Mar 14, 2023

If you were unable to attend the ‘Democracy Matters: The State of Democracy: Current and Future Concerns’ panel discussion with Prof. Aaron Weinschenk, Ben J. and Joyce Rosenberg professor and chair of Political Science program, Reid Ribble, Former U.S. Representative (WI) and Dick Gephardt, Former U.S. House Majority Leader, you can watch the panel discussion below. Thanks to everyone…

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Former congressman Reid Ribble hired at UW-Green Bay | WBAY

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Feb 28, 2023

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) – The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is adding a new position in its political science department. Last month, former three-term congressman Reid Ribble was named the inaugural “Practitioner in Residence.” His duties begin this semester. Ribble won’t only be lending his political expertise to students. He joined us on Action 2…

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