Department of Political Science and Public Administration - NMU Events and Announcements

Department of Political Science and Public Administration

Dr. Carter Wilson discusses the establishment of Black History Month by Dr. Carter G. Woodson. Drawing from the works of a long list of scholars--including Carter G. Woodson, Basil Davidson, WEB DuBois, Barbara/Karen Fields, Peter Linebaugh, Toni Morrison, Gary Nash, J.A. Rogers, and many others--Dr. Wilson demonstrates that neither world history nor American history can be understood without an understanding of the roles and contributions of Africans and African Americans. 

Department of Political Science and Public Administration

The goal of this lecture is to inspire a deeper understanding and greater appreciation of the U.S. Constitution. This lecture will focus on the U.S. Supreme Court's handling of two constitutional issues: voting rights and presidential criminal immunity. It will examine two sets of factors related to these issues: the facts and basic principles of constitutional law arising out of the historical background, the actual text, and the intent of the authors of the original U.S. Constitution and the Reconstruction Amendments related to these issues. Constitutional contortions emerge when the court disregards or distorts the facts of these cases and basic principles of constitutional law. 

Department of Political Science and Public Administration

A staged reading of Coming to See Aunt Sophie, by Arthur Feinsod, explores the life and actions of Jan Karski, a member of the Polish Resistance who raised awareness of the horrors of the Holocaust during World War II. The reading will be followed by a brief discussion with the playwright about his inspiration and the importance of remembering history. Members of the broader Marquette community are welcome to attend. 

This event is sponsored by the Department of Political Science and Public Administration, the Department of Theatre and Dance, and the College of Arts and Sciences. 

Department of Political Science and Public Administration

University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, along with volunteer attorneys will be conducting a Free Expungement Clinic. Individuals will have their ICHAT (Michigan criminal record) reviewed, be advised on eligibility for expungement, and if eligible, be provided with assistance preparing the Application to Set Aside Conviction, along with directions for filing and next steps.