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Dr. James Walsh is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of Colorado Denver, affiliated with the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS). He has been teaching since 1998, joining the Political Science Department in 2013, and received recognition for 25 years of service in 2023. His expertise spans Labor and Immigration History/Politics, U.S. Social Movements, Irish American History, and Community Theater. Walsh founded the Romero Theater Troupe in 2005, an all-volunteer group dedicated to preserving stories of human rights struggles through performance.
Education:
- Ph.D., University of Colorado Boulder, 2010
- M.A., University of Colorado Denver, 1996
- B.S., Duke University, 1989
Research focuses on labor movements, immigrant rights, and community-based theater. His publications explore topics like the Leadville Miners’ Strike, Irish-American communities in Denver, and pedagogical innovations in higher education. Walsh integrates theater and community organizing into his teaching, emphasizing hands-on learning.
Key awards include the 2023 25 Years of Service Recognition from CU Denver. His courses cover political movements, immigration politics, and U.S. labor history. Beyond academia, Walsh leads the Romero Theater Troupe, blending art and activism to amplify marginalized voices.
