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Applications Open for WPSA Executive Director PositionThe Western Political Science Association (WPSA) is seeking candidates for the position of Executive Director. The Executive Director is the Association's principal staff officer and a non-voting member of the WPSA's governing council. The position is considered to be half-time. The initial term of appointment will be for three years, with a starting date at the beginning of the fall term in 2027. To ensure a smooth transition, the successful candidate will be hired in a part-time position as Executive Director in Training beginning October 1, 2026. To learn more about the opportunity, follow the link below to read the job advertisement. If you are interested, do not hesitate to contact Julie Novkov, the search committee chair, at [email protected]. If you know someone who you think would make a good executive director, encourage them to apply. WPSA Executive Director Job AdvertisementLooking Back at San Diego and Forward to 2027The WPSA Annual Conference in San Diego was the most successful since our conference was held there in 2019 and one of the most successful ever. In total, the conference included 946 proposals, 1190 participants, 270 panels, 62 posters, 3 Wednesday workshops, 3 mini-conference, and numerous special events and receptions. But the numbers do not begin to convey the energy and excitement that was felt at the conference. It was a good meeting! We expect a similarly strong conference next year when we meet in Denver, Colorado, for the first time since 2003. The city has changed considerably in those twenty-four years and offers a welcoming location for a conference. Late March can be especially beautiful in Colorado and the conference will be held in an attractive, well-designed Hyatt hotel. Denver is easily reached from cities across the country because of the large number of flights in and out of the Denver International Airport. We also have the lowest guest room rates in several years. The conference will be held from March 25-27, with the pre-conference workshops on March 24. The Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center is the conference hotel. Please join us! We will begin to accept proposals for papers, panels, and other forms of participation this summer. We will be sending out an announcement when the proposal form becomes available, but don't hesitate to check the website just to be safe. The deadline for proposals is September 25, 2027. In the meantime, check out the Call for Papers: Call For Papers 2027
"The One Place I Always Felt Supported"Luis Fraga, the Joseph and Elizabeth Robbie Professor of Political Science at Notre Dame University, gave a moving talk about the Western Political Science Association after receiving the Betty Moulds Lifetime Service Award. The talk captured an essential element of the association to many members. Please watch.
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