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Newsletter Department to change its name Spring 2015 As of JULY 1 We will become... The Department of Political Science and International Relations Inside this issue: New COLLEGE ADVISORS for POLITICAL SCIENCE and INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS Majors JaNet Davis Room 117 Jones Hall 8:00—4:30 M-F Majors w/last names A-J Your COLLEGE ADVISOR can help you with basic questions about academic programs, scheduling, general education requirements, and other more technical-related questions. Plus they are available daily from 8:00-4:30. Yuchun Schmidt Room 108 Jones Hall 8:00-4:30 M-F Majors w/last names K-Z Your FACULTY ADVISOR can help you with career planning; incorporating internships, independent research or study abroad into your program; graduate school or law school; and other more professionally-related questions. You should file your Upper Division Form upon completing 75 credit hours — regardless of exactly when you plan on graduating.! More changes in the department … on page 4 www.mtsu.edu/politicalscience/ New Graduates & New Students 2 Upcoming Events 3 Department News 4 Accelerated Bachelor to Masters Program 5 Internships 6-7 Student Organizations 8-9 Student Research 10 Scholarship, Research and Study Abroad Opportunities 11 Faculty Updates 12 Alumni Updates 13-14 Signs of the times? 15 Newsletter Graduates Fall 2014 New Students Spring 2015 (Freshman and New Transfers) PS Majors Dylan Chambers Bridget Chilvers Cameron Clements Tameeca Comer Brian Crawford Logan Elliott Michael Finch Allyson Lynch Nicholas Mitchell Sara Murrey Mark Naifeh Armeda Napier Stephan Oskian Candace Parker Caleb Pearl Ryan Peters Markita Scott Madison Scribner Broniesha Sims Reggie Thomas Hunter Tjornhom Hosam William PS Majors IR Majors Leonardo Campo Kelly Chieng Lama Shaiekh Robert Simcox Nathan Warren __________________ Masters in International Affairs Spencer Bristol Donald Clarkin Mathew Dwyer Brandon Faun Andrew Hawken Thomas Peterson Courtney Pouncy Leunora Ramadari Linda Roberts Jaleesa Stinson Mykuta Stukov Mayum Tahikheli Mark Williams IR Majors Samantha Burgess Patrick Murphy Nicholas Scholten New Master’s Degree Students Nathan Johnson Cassis Smith Balen Jalal Yusef Neil Bortz Orion Douglas Megan Kiliti Nicole LeBlanc Lama Shaiekh _____________ ABM Program Katherine Stubblefield By the Numbers (Spring 2015) MAJORS General Focus 76 Pre-Law concentration 131 Public Adm. concentration. 19 Teaching Licensure 4 International Relations 68 MINORS International Relations 41 Paralegal 18 Political & Civic Engagement 13 Political Science 111 Public Adm. 11 2 ATTENTION GRADUATING SENIORS As a prospective Spring 2015 graduate , you are required by MTSU and the Tennessee Higher Education Commission to complete the Major Field Test. The major field in Political Science test is administered on the computers in KUC 107 between January 14 and April 17, 2015. Please go to http://www.flashappointments.com/client/ launch.cfm?busId=10220 to schedule the time. Possible exemptions for the Major Field Test include residence over one hour or 50 miles distance AND not taking classes on campus this semester, or disability/medical. If you feel your situation warrants an exemption, please send an e-mail to iepr@mtsu.edu, or reply to this e-mail, or contact (615) 4948803. Department of Political Science, Spring 2015 UPCOMING Events during Fall Semester • • • • • • Alumni Day Speaker — Larry Harrington — February 24 — 9:40 Peck Hall 215 Political Science Night at the Predators Game — February 26 LSAT Practice Test and Prep Session — March 21 and March 25 Masters International Affairs Practitioner Speaker — TBA Peace Corps Rep on Campus — April 14 & 15 Spring Picnic — Saturday April 25, noon-afternoon, Barfield-Crescent Park PS/ IR ALUMNI SPEAKER Larry Harrington Former: • Chief Policy Deputy Attorney General for the State of Tennessee • U.S. Representative of the InterAmerican Development Bank in Mexico from 2004 to 2008. • U.S. Executive Director of the Inter-American Development Bank, 1995-2001. • IR major Tuesday, February 24 @ 9:40 Peck Hall 215 3 www.mtsu.edu/politicalscience More Changes in the Department NEW COURSES Revised requirements for the Minor in POLITICAL AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT (effective Fall 2015) PS 2000 Political Science and International Relations as a Profession (1 credit hour). Beginning Fall 2015, this 1 credit hour course will be required for all PS and IR majors. The course will help orient students about career opportunities and paths. The course will be taken early on in the student’s program. CORE COURSES (6 credit hours) Take two of the following courses: - PS 1005: American Government and Politics (if major is other than Political Science) - PS 3270: NGO’s and Non-Profits - PS 3550: Democratic Participation and Civic Advocacy - PS 3430: Political Campaign Management PS 3270 NGOs and Non-Profits (3 credit hours). This course exposes students to key topics and issues surrounding the political environment and competing pressures that international non-governmental organizations and domestic non-profits confront. NGO’s and non-profits face a unique political environment, especially as local, state, and federal agencies increasingly rely on these outside organizations for service delivery. Readings and discussions will be tied to the practices of actual NGO’s and nonprofits. Students will each focus on one NGO or non-profit of their choosing, and explore how each of the issues raised in class readings and discussions are handled by that organization. POLITICAL/CIVIC ENGAGEMENT ELECTIVES (12 credit hours). - PS 4290: Public Service Internship (1-12 cr) * - PS 4270: Political Campaign Internship (1-6 cr) * - PS 3780: Study Abroad (3-6 cr) - PS 4950: Community-Based Research Practicum (1-6 cr) - PS 4040: Pre-Law Internship (3cr) * - PS 4280: The Washington Experience (12 cr) * - PS 4360: Legislative Internship (12cr) * - EXL 2030 Civic Engagement Practicum (1-3 cr) - EXL 3030 Civic Engagement Practicum (1-3cr) - EXL 3020: Leadership Studies Practicum (1-3 cr) - EXL 4000: EXL Seminar (1 cr) - PS 2100: Legal Courtroom Procedure (1 cr) - PS 2110: Moot Court (1 cr) - PS 2120: Mediation Procedure (1 cr) - PS 2130: Model United Nations/Crisis Simulation (1 cr) ♦ a maximum of 6 hours for any one of these internships may be counted toward the minor. New Course Names (tentative for Fall 2015) PS 1005 will become “Introduction to American Politics” PS 1010 will become “Introduction to Global Politics” The Department now offers free tutoring to students in PS 1005, PS 1010, & PS 3001. Course Tutor Time / Location PS 1005 & PS 1010 Ryan Peters Ryan_peters@live.com (901) 497-3118 Mondays & Tuesdays 1:00-6:00 & by appointment First floor Library Tutoring Area PS 3001 4 Liala Syler liala.syler@american.edu (615) 424-5856 By appointment only Department of Political Science, Spring 2015 5 Department of Political Science, Spring 2015 INTERNSHIP Experiences Internships During the Summer of 2014, I decided to register for PS 4390: Managing Domestic and International NonProfit Organizations. Little did I know at that time that it would be the most impactful course I’ve taken during my time at MTSU. Although an internship is not required with this course, it was recommended so I jumped on the opportunity to do one at a nonprofit in Nashville that I had been interested in learning more about- STEM Preparatory Academy. STEM Prep is a charter school in South Nashville that places special emphasis on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) related courses and material and provides a college preparatory education to Middle (and, soon, High) school students who wouldn’t have access to it otherwise. During my time at STEM Prep, I helped with day-to-day operations, organized material for summer training sessions, helped with upcoming strategic planning efforts, among many other activities. The course is truly built around equipping students to make valuable contributions and relationships with the nonprofit they are interested in. Each week, I conducted interviews with various individuals who worked in different topic areas that we were discussing in the course. I interviewed the Chair of the Board, Founder and CEO, Chief of Operations, and others who I now have strong relationships with that I know will help me in my future. If I had chosen to do an internship with this organization without the course however, it wouldn’t have been nearly as fulfilling. The course material is informative and interesting and allowed me to construct a rich internship plan that had amazing outcomes. I finished my 120 hours knowing far more than I ever anticipated and feeling like I made a greater impact than I ever thought I would. I would recommend this course to anyone who has interest in nonprofits, wants to take an interesting course, is interested in doing an internship, or has a heart for volunteerism. You definitely will not regret it! - Ally Lynch 6 Check out other internship experiences from recent interns on the bulletin board outside the main office. Department of Political Science, Spring 2015 INTERNSHIP Opportunities Recent Internships with … ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ The Tennessee Legislature The Near East Center Tennessee Republican Party Tennessee Democratic Party Davidson County Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Hispanic Family Center Tennessee Alliance for Children and Families Catholic Charities of TN, Refugee Relief Ser"The idea of working on Capitol Hill never crossed my mind until vices the MTSU political science department sent out an email encourNational Council of La Raza aging students to apply for Representative Scott DesJarlais’ WashUSV International Village, in Colorado ington office. I’ve always found policy making and political power The Nashville International Center for Empow- intriguing, and I am also a C C--SPAN nut, so I immediately was erment drawn to the opportunity and decided to increase my chances by applying to both Congressman Desjarlais’ and Congressman Nashville Conflict Resolution Center, Black’s offices. ..." [Rachel Islam, who interned this past summer Chamber of Commerce, Nashville in DC for Representative Diane Black] June Anderson Women’s Center Project Vote Smart Department of Education, State of TN ♦ ♦ Human Rights Commission, State of TN Rutherford County Circuit Court Clerk ♦ ♦ ♦ SEE THE BUELLETIN BOARD Do you want a job when you graduate? Do you want to gain real world professional work experience? Then you need to do at least one internship as part of your college coursework. Employers in business, government agencies, and non-profits all report that they are more likely to hire people with professional work experience or internships on their resume. In a competitive job market, giving yourself the edge may be all that it takes for YOU to land the job over someone else with similar grades, similar major, and similar background. And SUMMER is a great time to do an internship – you have more flexible time and the weather makes getting to and from the internship easier. The Political Science Department offers several different internships to meet your needs: PS 4270 is for work with non-profits, interest groups, political parties, candidates for election to public office, and any sort of group that is trying to make a positive difference in the world. There are MANY of these groups in the Nashville and Murfreesboro and surrounding Middle TN area just begging for an intern for this summer! Also, if you want to live at home this summer –whether that is in Memphis, East TN or any place on the planet, we can give you internship credit if you volunteer at a suitable organization. See this list http://www.mtsu.edu/politicalscience/ documents/Internship%20List%20of%20Opportunities%202013.pdf or Prof. Langenbach for details. PS 4290 is for work with any government agency – national government in Washington or national agencies that are located in Nashville, or with any State of TN offices or with any state’s government, or any local government- city , town, or county. Examples include State Department of Education or Finance, city water or planning or zoning departments, police and Homeland Security, Judges and Courts, and many more. See this list http://www.mtsu.edu/ politicalscience/documents/Internship%20List%20of%20Opportunities%202013.pdf or Prof. Langenbach for details. It is not too late to add an internship (or two!) to your schedule. You can get 3 or 6 credits that count toward a PS major or minor, or an IR major or minor. These credits are graded, and thus may help boost your gpa as well. You may earn up to 12 credits from internship that count toward graduation, and the new minor in Political and Civic Engagement urges internship participation as well. Every 120 hours of work equals 3 upper division credits and it gives you a valuable line on your resume and a step up toward landing that ideal job when you graduate! Pick up a copy of the Guidelines for PS 4270 or PS 4290 internship forms that are available on the rack of Upper Division Forms in the PS offices or at . http://www.mtsu.edu/politicalscience/politicalintern.shtml and at http://www.mtsu.edu/politicalscience/publicintern.shtml Find an internship where you would be interested in spending some time, call them, arrange an interview, when they offer you the job/internship, you fill out the Application Form and give it to Prof. Langenbach or leave it in her Dept mailbox in the PS main office before May 3 (after May 3, do it by email). Contact Prof. Langenbach for more information and to register for an internship. Lisa.langenbach@mtsu.edu 7 www.mtsu.edu/politicalscience Student Organizations Mock Trial The annual Mid-South Invitational Mock Trial Tournament, co-sponsored this year for the first time by Belmont College of Law and MTSU, was held on MTSU’s campus on November 14 and 15. Sixty one teams from thirty two schools attended, including near neighbors Vanderbilt University and University of Tennessee Knoxville, as well as distant travelers such as Fresno State, Wheaton College, and University of Louisiana-Monroe. The competition was divided into two divisions and rounds were held in the Cason Kennedy Nursing Building, the College of Education, and the Business and Aerospace Building. Teams could be heard making their arguments late into the night on Friday and again very early the next morning! Because of the tournament sponsorship, visiting mock trial students were treated to gifts from Belmont College of Law, pizza at the close of the tournament, information about admission to Belmont Law and its trial team program, and the brand new Raider Hospitality Room. The Hospitality Room was stocked with bottled water, packaged snacks, candy, pain relievers, cough drops, first aid, sewing and shoe shine kits to make sure all competitors were prepared for (almost) any eventuality. MTSU mock trial coaches Shiva Bozarth and Brandi Snow and tournament coordinator Pam Davis kept things running all weekend by getting teams registered, assigning judges, providing food and supplies for the judges and coaches, and making sure students always knew where they were supposed to be and when. Dr. John Vile, Dean of the Honors College, ran the tabulation room with the help of several visiting coaches. More than two dozen MTSU mock trial alumni were present during the weekend to help out by judging a round or two – several judged all four rounds. In the end, the two divisions were won by Bellarmine University and UT Knoxville respectively, with UT Knoxville winning the tournament overall. MTSU’s Blue team placed fifth in its division, with members Seth Kantorik, Davis Thompson, and Clark Palombo taking home individual awards. MTSU's mock trial's blue squad, captained by Clark Palombo and Cole Hodge, travelled January 25-26 to the tenth annual Ramblin' Wreck Invitational Tournament at Georgia Tech. Though the team didn't place, they did bring home the tournament's "Spirit of AMTA" award for civility and sportsmanship in competition, and Clark Palombo received a "Best Attorney" award for his individual performance. The team, along with the silver squad, will next compete at Regionals in Clinton, MS, February 20-22.. Congratulations to Clark Palombo and Davis Thompson for being awarded outstanding attorneys and Seth Kantorik for outstanding witness at MTSU's mid-South Initational Mock Trial tournament. 8 www.mtsu.edu/politicalscience Student Organizations, continued... Mediation Team The Mediation Team successfully participated in the regional and national/international tournament during fall term. Pictured from left to right: James (Cole) Hodge, Jodi Shockney, Holly Braswell, Shannon Alvis, Ryan Terrell Moot Court MTSU’s Moot Court team has remained alive and active this year despite the loss of coach DiPaulo. In the fall the team, composed of Davis Thompson, Clark Palombo, Joseph Kidd, and Nuraldeen Brifkani, competed in Tampa in October and at the regionals in Orlando in November. This semester they participated at a conference in Miami in January. Moot Court s a student organization that teaches the basic proceedings of the oral arguments process at the Supreme Court. Students participate as lawyers for either the petitioners, questioning the ruling of the lower courts, or as the respondent, arguing for the lower court ruling to stand. Model United Nations MTSU Society For International Affairs MTSU Society for International Affairs Traveled to Washington DC Fall 2014 semester to compete at Georgetown Universities Model United Nations Conference. The group consisted of 8 students 4 men and women along with adviser Rachel Harmon. Students who participated were also given the opportunity to tour the Embassy's of Burkina Faso, Belgium, and Afghanistan. This Semester the MTSU Society for International Affair will compete in 2 conferences at University of California-Berkeley in San Francisco and Emory college in Atlanta. They will also host a conference on campus this semester with nearby universities. Any student interested in participation may contact club president Erika Helgeson email: elh4k@mtmail.mtsu.edu. 4 Chad Lawhorn, Casey Lawhorn, Erika Helgeson, Lisa Starke, Kayla McCrary, Lauren Bradish, Joey Kennedy, and Rachel Harmon Rachel Harmon, a graduate of our IR program and the first recipient of our Master’s in International Affairs, took over as coach/ instructor of our Model UN team this past fall. 9 www.mtsu.edu/politicalscience Students in Carleton’s PS 1010 Honors present research posters Political Science and International Relations majors are strongly encouraged to engage in undergraduate student research, and to take advantage of the opportunities to secure funding and to present their research. Faculty are available to work with students through independent research courses to help develop research skills and projects. Students might also consider presenting research done as part of an upper-division course. _______________________________________________________________________ The Department currently offers students two independent research options for credit: PS 4950: Community-Based Research Practicum (1-6 credit hours). In this class, students work with a community-based organization on a practical research project designed in part by the organization. PS 4970 Undergraduate Research (1-6 credit hours). Students pursue their own topics and fields of concentration under the supervision of a political science faculty member. Working with the faculty member, the student will design and conduct independent research, with the final paper presented at a conference or a public forum on campus. 10 Why should an undergraduate do research? ∗ Nurtures your curiosity ∗ Integrates coursework through ‘hands-on’ projects ∗ Creates independence ∗ Resume-builder ∗ Great preparation for graduate school, where a main goal is a research project ∗ Develops ‘soft skills’ important for entering into and succeeding in the job market Departmental Scholarship Scholarship Opportunities National Fellowships Joann Arnold Memorial Scholarship is for students who intend to go to law school. To be eligible for consideration, a student must be a permanent resident of Rutherford or Cannon counties and studying law. For Overseas Study Boren — language training, interest in government; GPA 3.5 — up to $20,000 to study abroad — Deadline: February Jane Duke Memorial Scholarship Fund for a fulltime junior or senior with demonstrated financial need majoring in Political Science with a minimum GPA of 2.50. Preference will be given to female students. Critical Language Scholarship — Language training in James C. Free Endowed Scholarship to assist stu13 underrepresented languages (Arabic, Azerbaijan, Bengali, dents majoring in Political Science. Preference given to Chinese, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Persian, student who graduated from a Maury County, Tennessee Punjabi, Russian, Turkish, Urdu — Deadline: November high school. Fulbright — research or teaching opportunities overseas; recommended 3.5 GPA; apply junior year of after — Internal Deadline: September Gilman — study abroad funds for students with Pell Grant — Deadline: varies by semester Marshall or Rhodes — graduate school study in the UK; GPA 3.7 or higher — Deadline: Early September Harry Horne International Relations Scholarship to promote and encourage the study of foreign affairs. The scholarship recipient must have graduated from a Tennessee high school and majoring in International Relations and/or Global Studies. Norman Parks Scholarship to promote and encourage the study of law. For incoming students interested in studying law. Charles R. Ray Pre-Law Scholarship for an incoming freshman to promote and encourage the study of law. Service Oriented Scholarship Award of $750.00 toward college expenses for each sucHumanity in Action — summer fellowships for those inter- cessful semester of full-time study (up to eight semesters). All applications must be postmarked by April 1. ested in human rights issues Truman — funding for graduate school for students interested in public service For more information and for application forms visit http://www.mtsu.edu/politicalscience/scholarships.php. Udall — environmental scholarships For more information on these and other national fellowships, talk to your professors, see me, or visit www.mtsu.edu/honors/ufo Dates: July 14-24, 2015 Course: PS 4850 The Politics of Being Israel For information visit: http://www.mtsu.edu/kpetersen/Israel.php or contact Dr. Karen Petersen at Karen.petersen@mtsu.edu 11 Department of Political Science, Spring 2015 Faculty News Mario Perez-Reilly will be retiring at the end of spring semester. Dr. Perez-Rielley has been with MTSU for 47 years, teaching a wide range of courses. The Department is in the process of hiring a new faculty member to teach in the pre-law concentration and to coordinate Mock Trial. The search, being led by Clyde Willis, is in response to Amanda DiPaolo’s departure last year. The new faculty is expected to be teaching PS 3370 in the fall. Lisa Langenbach is serving as Thesis Advisor for a Central High School student on the role of media in elections. She is also the co-author of a revised text Open to Debate, is developing a new online course PS 3320 Public Opinion, and working with Kent Syler on course re-design for PS 1005. Andrei Korobkov presented research during fall semester at the 12th Annual Rhodes “Dialogue of Civilizations” Forum in Greece in September; the Second International Research and Training Conference in Moscow, sponsored by the Moscow City Government, in October; and at the 46th Annual National Convention of the Association for Slavic, East European, and Eurasian Studies in San Antonio, TX in November. He also published two chapters in a textbook on The Intellectual Migration in the Modern World; the article “Pro et Cons of the Russian Intellectual Migration” in the journal Mir Peremen published by the Russian Academy of Sciences Institute of Economics; a piece entitled "The Refugees Problem in Russia: Myths and Reality” in the Russian International Affairs Council; and “The ‘Brain Drain’ in Comparative Perspective: The US Experience” in: From Brain Drain to Brain Gain. Russia Direct Quarterly Report. He is shown here at a conference in D.C. this past Octo- Vanessa Lefler presented a research poster on “Avoiding Conict, Saving Face: Culture and Interstate Conict Management” at the Peace Science Society meeting in October. She is also working on two papers for publication: “UN Security Council Nonpermanent Membership: Equitable Distribution for Equitable Representation?” and “Throwing Stones in Glass Houses: Transparency as a Solution to Commitment Problems in Interstate Dispute Resolution Settlement Compliance.” John Maynor presented a paper entitled “The bastard child of the cat listicle and the concern troll”: Soft-news, Social Networks, Democratic Practices and Domination” at the meeting of American Political Science Association. Robb McDaniel completed a 34-page book chapter titled "Watching the Defectives: Identity, Invisibility, and What the Squib Saw" for a book of Harry Potter scholarship. Steve Morris will be traveling to Tlaxcala Mexico this March to observe a unique community-based Study Abroad program organized by the Autonomous University of Social Movements in Chicago. 12 As part of MTSU’s “Course Redesign” Initiative, David Carleton and Vanessa Lefler redesigned PS 1010 Foundations of Government this past fall semester to incorporate more student engagement and improve student performance. This semester, Lisa Langenbach and Kent Syler will be working on a redesign of PS 1005. Kent Syler is frequently quoted in news stories, most recently: • in a Murfreesboro Post story on Common Core. • http://www.murfreesboropost.com/ketron-fedsshould-stay-out-of-local-schools-cms-41390 in the DNJ on the MTSU poll http://www.dnj.com/story/news/politics/2015/02/06 /mtsu-poll-governor-general-assembly-gainsupport/22976287/ Department of Political Science, Spring 2015 Alumni Updates/News Latest news from Whitney Flatt (IR, 2014) Hi again from Bungu! Month two in Tanzania has come and gone, and I’ve started to adjust to village life quite well! My Swahili is coming along nicely, carrying water up the mountain to my house is becoming increasingly easier, and my relationship with the Bungu partners has gone from the awkward, getting-to-know-you stage to a place where we joke around and interact with ease. I’ve also had a baby named after me! Little Whitney was born about three weeks ago to the sister of one of our partners. She’s got precious chubby cheeks and enormous brown eyes! Aside from all the personal excitement that’s been happening, the Bungu Project has also been going full steam ahead. The following are just a few of the things we’ve been up to! • Seed Distribution & Planting- Every month, Project Coordinators (that’s me) make seed purchases on behalf of project partners. In order for seed purchases to be made, 5,000 shilingi must be deposited by each partner into their individual 2Seeds savings account. In previous months, members have struggled to make the proper deposits, therefore preventing them from acquiring seeds/planting during certain periods; crop output as well as consistent sales to buyers have suffered because of this. HOWEVER! This month, 100% of partners have paid into their individual accounts, allowing everyone to move forward in the planting process!! Go Bungu!!!! • Project Site Meeting – Each month, a different project site throughout the 2Seeds Network is tasked with hosting Project Coordinators (PCs) from other villages. Not only does this allow PCs to connect with partners throughout the Network, but it also gives them the opportunity to get ideas and inspiration that they can take back to their own farmers groups. In early October, we spent two days escorting PCs through group members’ shambas (small farm plots), giving each partner the opportunity to go into detail about their farming strategies. I have never seen our partners smile so much! They were beaming with pride as they showed off their land to our colleagues! • We Have An Official Bank Account!!!!!!!!!— In my last update, I discussed how opening an official bank account for the group’s savings is a top priority for the Bungu Project. After making 8 million copies of different documents, running down town and district officials for stamps and signatures, then making the three hour trek to the “local” bank, I am proud to share that the Bungu Project finally has it’s first official bank account!!! Attached are some photos of our big day! Thanks for letting me share what we’ve been up to in Bungu! Until next month! Whitney is shown here on the far left. A note from Lorel Holsinger (IR, 2014) from the University of Colorado Just wanted to let you (Dr. Carleton) know, I am 4 weeks into Data 1 here at Boulder and I am grateful EVERY DAY that I took your Methods class in undergrad. Learning this stuff the second time around (albeit in greater detail) is much, much easier. Also, I'm teaching recitation sections (where the kids see the prof twice a week and me once) of Intro IR. I have 60 students now! Hope everything is going well back at MTSU. Nathaniel Greene (PS 2011) Since graduating in 2011, I attended and graduated from the University of Tennessee College of law, summa cum laude. I also passed the Tennessee bar, was admitted to practice in the state, and have started working with the firm H3GM in Nashville. https://www.nashvillepost.com/news/2015/1/12/ h3gm_adds_two_associates Just wanted to let the department know that, as a somewhat recent graduate, the instruction that I received from the Political Science Department at MTSU was instrumental in helping me get to where I am today. 13 Department of Political Science, Spring 2015 Alumni Updates/News, continued... Nathan Ives (IR, 2012) After MTSU, I spent a year abroad working for two non-profits. The first was in the Philippines for Just Projects International, where I lived in the jungle in the conflict zone in Mindanao. I was doing development projects involving a few remote villages. (a lumber salvaging project that I coordinated with the DENR, and a school building project to keep children from child soldiering). The second was in Myanmar working for the Free Burma Rangers, a group of radical people training Karen, Shan, and Karenni people in Myanmar to provide relief, human rights violation recording, and statistics on the Myanmar. With them I did a variety of training classes for the groups going into Myanmar. After coming back to the states early this year I decided to pursue a law degree, and began with those preparations, but decided that with the high price of the degree something geared towards my language learning ability would be more effective . ( I speak Japanese, and Cebuano). Rachel Harmon (IR, 2012; MA in International Affairs, 2013) has accepted a fellowship to begin her Ph.D. in Political Science at Emory this coming fall. Rachel . Hopes to continue her work on security and corruption. . Joey Meyer (IR, 2014) from George Washington University Classes are going well. George W'ashington’s sales pitch about 'practical IR and policy education' is very true. I have one professor who is a current employee at State and another who is a former ambassador. There's a lot of focus on bridging the gaps between theory and practice, which is what I was looking for. We are required to take 'professional skills' courses as part of our curriculum and I am in one called International Crisis Diplomacy, where we are given hypothetical scenarios and required to submit policy memos regarding them. Model UN definitely helped me prepare for these kinds of assignments. Virtual Mentoring Program Get advice from those who have come through the program before you! They have all sat where you sit now and survived. They have taken many of the same classes, probably had some of the same professors, struggled with some of the same challenges, graduated, and today work in a wide range of fields. They have all VOLUNTEERED to serve as virtual mentors to our current students. They are more than happy to hear from you and offer professional or even personal advice, share their thoughts about career choices and opportunities, or even share stories about their times in Peck Hall and MTSU. Just Click on: http://www.mtsu.edu/politicalscience/virtualmentoring. php (or follow the link on our webpage) for a list of alumni, grouped by profession, with email addresses. Send them an email. They would be glad to hear from you. 14 www.mtsu.edu/politicalscience Signs of the Times? — too much? Student Handbook for Political Science and IR Majors Newly revised versions of the student handbooks for each major are now available. The handbooks contain useful information on everything from program requirements and information on internships and student organizations to tips on writing papers. The Handbooks are available on-line and in the brochure rack outside the department offices. 15 Department of Political Science, Spring Stay Informed Stay Connected Students who are the most successful—in their courses, graduating on time, finding jobs and developing careers in the field, getting into law school and graduate school, and just getting the most out of their college years—are those that stay informed about all of the opportunities and events they can take advantage of, and stay connected to the Department and other students. Please use these resources to both stay informed and stay connected—and succeed. MTSU Political Science Facebook Page We use Facebook to notify our students of upcoming events and opportunities for PS and IR majors and minors. Please “like” the page so you are always in the loop. (search for MTSU political science) Department of Political Science Web Page PS / IR Student Services Page This is a huge resource of information on majors, minors, program requirements, faculty contacts, the Student Handbook, Newsletters, and much more. This site provides easy access to info on advising, law school, grad school, careers and job search, study abroad, internships, and much more to help you succeed. Please bookmark the site and check it often and whenever you have questions. http://www.mtsu.edu/politi calscience/ Please bookmark the site and really use it to get the most out of your time in the Department. http://www.mtsu.edu/psir-student services Department T-shirt ($5) and car decals ($1) available in the office Low-Tech, Physical Communication Much of this information—program requirements, Student Handbook, Newsletters, upcoming events, and so on—are available on the racks and bulletin board outside Department of Political Science STUDENT SERVICES PAGE Information on… Advising, Internship, Careers, Study Abroad, Research Opportunities, and much more. http://www.mtsu.edu/ps-ir-studentservices/index.php Newsletter produced by Dr. Morris with the assistance of Pam Davis. Send comments or suggestions (kind ones only) to : sdmorris@mtsu.edu 16 Department of Political Science Peck Hall 209 Box 29 Murfreesboro, TN 37132 Phone: 615-898-2708 Fax: 615-898-5460 E-mail: sdmorris@mtsu.edu http://www.mtsu.edu/ politicalscience/ Political Science Newsletter, Spring 2015
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