International Seminar Series
Global Perspectives: Democracy and Elections Around the World
Politics are personal and local, but they are also inherently global. This seminar series seeks to explore the intersections of US and global politics. Speakers and panelists will examine the complexities of governance, electoral and political systems, information sharing, voting and democracy in a rapidly globalizing world. Together, we will gain a deeper understanding of how political dynamics shape and are shaped by international interactions.
This semester's series is sponsored by the Office of International Engagement, the Center for Civic Engagement, and the Department of Politics and Government.
Series Goals: As a result of participating, attendees will be able to...
1) Understand the complexities of various community/social issues*
2) Analyze actions or processes that could be taken and systems in place to address a community/social issues*
3) Explore ways in which global and US politics are interconnected
4) Foster informed and active civic engagement by providing participants with the tools and knowledge to participate in and influence political processes both locally and globally
*Taken from CCE’s Civically Engaged Learning Goals
RSVP to the International Seminar Series here. (Check back in Spring 2025).
Sessions
Cancelled - Remarks from The Office of International Engagement
August - 28th
Old Main Room of the Bone Student Center
U.S. Foreign Policy in Context
September - 18th
Old Main Room of the Bone Student Center
Media, Elections, and Global Perceptions
October - 23th
Old Main Room of the Bone Student Center
Elections and the Global Economy
November - 13th
Old Main Room of the Bone Student Center
Zero Waste Event
- All events are offered simultaneously in-person at the Bone Student Center and online through Zoom.
- All events are free, open to the public, and include a buffet lunch.
- In partnership with ISU Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality and the Office of Sustainability, our goal is to make this a zero waste series.
- Can't make it in person? Join us via zoom here: https://illinoisstate.zoom.us/j/92627342986
The International Seminar Series has become one of the most popular internationally focused events on Illinois State University’s campus and continues to provide international perspectives on important issues around the world. Those who have questions, or need accommodations to participate fully in the series should contact Emmy Buonomo at ecbuono@IllinoisState.edu or the Office of International Engagement.
Request for Proposals
The Office of International Engagement (OIE) requests proposals for the Fall 2025 International Seminar Series no later than May 1, 2025. We invite applications for semester-long international seminars focused on global, comparative, or trans-area international themes. Priority consideration will be given to applications jointly sponsored by at least two faculty or academic staff who work in different academic programs. Proposals should be emailed in pdf format to Matt Schwab.