Department of Political Science
The Department of Political Science is committed to advancing knowledge and fostering critical thinking about the pressing issues of our time. Our vibrant community of scholars and students study political life in the varied contexts it occurs—institutions, social movements, power relations, elections, political culture, and war. Our academic programs emphasize issues central to public life such as democracy, citizenship and participation, inequality, global forces, institutions, and governance. We aim to help educate a reflective and active citizenry capable of sharing power and responsibility in a contemporary democracy.
We seek funding to support:
- Speaker series and events for students, eager and motivated to engage with our present political moment
- Student conference travel
- Graduate & undergraduate research opportunities
- Fellowship funding for student participation in summer language training, writing, and research
Make an even bigger impact by donating to us during our Power Hour, April 30 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. to help us win up to $2,000 in bonus money!
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Leaderboard
Power Hour #1
The area of campus with the most gifts at the end of the power hour from 10-11 a.m. EDT on April 29 will win a $2,000 bonus!
| Rank | Prize | Department/Group/RSO/Fund | Donors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2,000 | Student Alumni Association | 120 |
| 2 | $500 | Department of Food Science | 110 |
| 3 | $500 | UMass Women into Leadership (UWiL) | 96 |
| 4 | Professional Writing and Technical Communication | 30 | |
| 5 | Women's Rowing | 17 |
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Power Hour #2
The area of campus with the most gifts at the end of the power hour from 12-1 p.m. EDT on April 29 will win a $2,000 bonus!
| Rank | Prize | Department/Group/RSO/Fund | Donors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2,000 | Women's Club Ice Hockey | 120 |
| 2 | $500 | Boxing Club | 76 |
| 3 | $500 | UWW Faculty Student Scholarship Endowment Fund | 71 |
| 4 | Women for UMass Amherst | 55 | |
| 5 | UMass Hillel | 37 |
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Power Hour #3
The area of campus with the most gifts at the end of the power hour from 3-4 p.m. EDT on April 29 will win a $2,000 bonus!
| Rank | Prize | Department/Group/RSO/Fund | Donors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2,000 | Men's Club Rugby | 203 |
| 2 | $500 | WMUA | 105 |
| 3 | $500 | Dynamics Acapella | 94 |
| 4 | Club Running | 68 | |
| 5 | Student Care & Emergency Response Fund (SCERF) | 65 |
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Power Hour #4
The area of campus with the most gifts at the end of the power hour from 6-7 p.m. EDT on April 29 will win a $2,000 bonus!
| Rank | Prize | Department/Group/RSO/Fund | Donors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2,000 | Men's Ultimate Frisbee | 141 |
| 2 | $500 | Club Water Polo | 120 |
| 3 | $500 | Sharp Attitude | 100 |
| 4 | UMass Dance Company | 86 | |
| 5 | UMass Club Swim | 59 |
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Power Hour #5
The area of campus with the most gifts at the end of the power hour from 11 a.m. - noon EDT on April 30 will win a $2,000 bonus!
| Rank | Prize | Department/Group/RSO/Fund | Donors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2,000 | Stonewall Center | 200 |
| 2 | $500 | Polymer Science & Engineering | 99 |
| 3 | $500 | Earthfoods Cafe | 39 |
| 4 | Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Student Support Fund | 31 | |
| 5 | Filipino Student Association | 17 |
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Power Hour #6
The area of campus with the most gifts at the end of the power hour from 1-2 p.m. EDT on April 30 will win a $2,000 bonus!
| Rank | Prize | Department/Group/RSO/Fund | Donors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2,000 | Daily Collegian | 166 |
| 2 | $500 | UMass Emergency Medical Services | 104 |
| 3 | $500 | The Boltwood Project | 86 |
| 4 | Baseball | 73 | |
| 5 | CLACLS | 45 |
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Power Hour #7
The area of campus with the most gifts at the end of the power hour from 2-3 p.m. EDT on April 30 will win a $2,000 bonus!
| Rank | Prize | Department/Group/RSO/Fund | Donors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2,000 | Men's Club Rowing | 290 |
| 2 | $500 | Women's Rugby | 135 |
| 3 | $500 | Korean Students Association | 112 |
| 4 | Center for Women and Community | 100 | |
| 5 | Minuteman Marching Band | 96 |
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Power Hour #8
The area of campus with the most gifts at the end of the power hour from 8-9 p.m. EDT on April 30 will win a $2,000 bonus!
| Rank | Prize | Department/Group/RSO/Fund | Donors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2,000 | Duly Noted | 237 |
| 2 | $500 | Laxbackers | 91 |
| 3 | $500 | Girl Up UMass Amherst | 91 |
| 4 | Women's Ultimate Frisbee | 81 | |
| 5 | UMass Cybersecurity Club | 43 |
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