The Model United Nations (MUN) is an academic organization through which students learn how the United Nations operates by competing in student debate competitions, such as the Harvard National Model United Nations. In MUN, students study parliamentary debate, diplomacy, and current global issues. To read about past MUN competitions, visit our Department News.
Department Events Related to Globalization
Inklings
For over 20 yrs, Inklings has reflected the Department of Political Science faculty's diverse interests & addressed a wide variety of issues. Meeting once a month to discuss research and exchange ideas, visit their webpage (restricted to TXST faculty and staff) for a list of previous topics.
University-wide Events
Welcoming students and the public, many events are held throughout the school year, such as guest lectures, concerts, and conferences. The department's event series Discourse in Democracy regularly collaborates with other academic departments or the university's Common Experience to bring world-renowned speakers to campus. Special events have included:
- Dr. Denilson Coelho, University of Brasilia | "Policy Diffusion in Brazil and the U.S."
- John Hocking, UN Assistant Secretary General, Registrar, International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia | "Justice in Post-Conflict Societies"
- Admiral Bobby Inman, former director of the NSA & former deputy director of Central Intelligence | "Inman's View of the World"
- Dr. Mark G. Pomar, Senior Fellow, Clements Center for National Security | "U.S.-Russia Relations"
- Dr. Joel Quirk, University of Witswatersrand | "The Politics and History of Slavery: Competing Visions of Rescue and Repair"
- "A Mexican Celebration: Culture, Society, and Music" | performances and commentary by students and faculty