Extracurricular Activities in Political Science
Student Associations:
Political Science Student Association
 |
A Student led organization for political science and public administration majors and minors. The PSA sponsors social get-togethers and a variety of programs of interest to those in political science/public administration, including an annual Career Day and the annual Spring banquet. The faculty adviser is Dr. Joe Heim. |
College
Democrats
| A student led organization for persons with any majors who want to become more involved in the democratic goals and strives of the Democratic Party. The UW-L College Democrats will promote change, participation, and education among college students, upholding the values of the Democratic Party in order to promote a better America. The faulty advisor is Lisa Giddings. For more information go to www.uwlax.edu/collegedems |
| College Republicans |
(information forthcoming)
Pre-Law Association
|
Pre-Law Association is a campus organization dedicated to the open discussion of concepts and ideas of interest to students wishing to pursue a career in the law. The Association strives to serve the needs of those considering law schools and a possible law career. Of special interest are its law school caravans (to visit law schools), practice LSATs, and its participation in Mock Trial competitions. The faculty advisers are Alan Bigel and Steve McDougal. |
Model United Nations Club
|
A student led club for any and all UW-L students interested in participating in Model United Nations. The club organizes and prepares students for regional and national Model United Nations. The faculty advisers are Cecilia Manrique and Curt Reithel. |
Other Clubs of Interest
American Mock Trial Association
The
Democratic Party of Wisconsin stands open to all citizens, responds sensitively,
promotes outreach to and inclusion of all segments of society, and works
actively for open and honest government responsive to the will of the people.
Visit the Democratic Party of Wisconsin DPW.
Amnesty International is a worldwide campaigning movement that works to promote all the human rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international standards.
In particular, Amnesty International campaigns to free all prisoners of conscience; ensure fair and prompt trials for
political prisoners; abolish the death penalty, torture and other cruel treatment of prisoners; end political killings and
"disappearances"; and oppose human rights abuses by opposition groups. Amnesty International has around a million members and
supporters in 162 countries and territories. Activities range from public demonstrations
to letter writing, from human rights education to fundraising concerts, from individual appeals on a
particular case to global campaigns on a particular issue.
For more information on participation in the Amnesty
International Chapter at UW-La Crosse contact
Dr. Robert Freeman.
Today, Green locals are now organizing coast to coast,
in 46 of 50 states. Greens are rebuilding the inner cities, fighting nuclear waste dumps, challenging
undemocratic governments, creating sustainable alternatives to polluting industries,
supporting labor unions, educating communities about environmental and social justice, and a host of other activities.
If these activities seem diverse, it's because the Greens encourage diverse approaches, brought together by our basic
values of democracy, justice, nonviolence, and ecological wisdom. The Green party is concerned with such issues
as: Ecological Wisdom, Social Justice, Grassroots Democracy, Nonviolence, Decentralization,
Community Based Economics, Feminism, Respect For Diversity, Personal and Global Responsibility, and
Future Focus.
For more information on how to become involved in
the University of Wisconsin at La Crosse Greens, contact Dr.
Robert Freeman.