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Founded in 1903, the American Political Science Association is the leading professional organization for the study of political science and serves more than 15,000 members in over 80 countries. With a range of programs and services for individuals, departments and institutions, APSA brings together political scientists from all fields of inquiry, regions, and occupational endeavors within and outside academe in order to expand awareness and understanding of politics.


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APSA Teaching and Learning Conference
February 6 - 8, 2009 - Baltimore, Maryland

The 2009 APSA Teaching and Learning Conference Call for Proposals is now open. Submissions will be accepted across a wide range of themes ranging from Diversity, Inclusiveness, and Inequality to Simulations and Role Play and Graduate Education and Professional Development. The deadline for proposal submission is September 30, 2008. Submit your proposal today!

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2009 Annual Meeting Call for Proposals Opens
Toronto, ON, Canada
Submission Deadline: December 15, 2008

For the 2009 Annual Meeting, Program Chairs Bruce Jentleson (Duke University) and Simone Chambers (University of Toronto) ask political scientists to think about the pursuit of knowledge in a context of change and complexity as both a scholarly endeavor and for bringing that knowledge to bear on the crucial challenges that shape our contemporary era. The 2009 meeting will convene in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, September 3-6, 2009.

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2008 Council Elections
APSA Council Election Begins October 1 During the Annual Business Meeting on August 30, 2008, the APSA Elections Committee verified a challenge to the slate of nominees for seats on the APSA Council. An all-member electronic election will be held to determine the eight Council members who will serve on the 2008-09 Council in addition to the officers who were declared elected without contest. The election will begin on October 1 and will end on November 1, 2008.

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Minority Fellows Program Accepting Applications

The APSA Minority Fellows Program has designated more than 300 fellows and contributed to the successful completion of doctoral political science programs for over 70 individuals. APSA designates up to twelve stipend fellows each year. Additional applicants who do not receive funds may also be recognized and recommended for admission to and financial support for graduate political science programs. The Minority Fellows Program is designed for minority students applying to enter a doctoral program in POLITICAL SCIENCE for the FIRST TIME. Applications will be accepted until November 7, 2008.

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