Political Science Newsletter
Published by the University of Northern Iowa Department of Political Science, this newsletter includes information on current students, former students, faculty, and classroom activities.
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UNI Political Science Newsletter, v19, 2023-24
University of Northern Iowa. Department of Political Science.
In this issue:
--- UNI Announces Grassley Endowed Professorship, Donation of Senatorial Papers
--- MPP Program Receives Accreditation, Enrolls New Cohort
--- Career Readiness
--- Civic Education
--- Women in Politics
--- Faculty and Students Honored by YWCA
--- Model United Nations
--- Vajpeyi Fellowship
--- 2023-24 Student Research Presentations
--- My Student Research Experience
--- Students Campaign for Voter Participation
--- Uprooting Redlining
--- Congratulations 2023-24 Graduates
--- Student Awards
--- Alumni Updates
--- Pita Agbese Retirement
--- Faculty Updates
--- In Memoriam: Dr. Robert Ross -
UNI Political Science Newsletter, v18, 2022-23
University of Northern Iowa. Department of Political Science.
In this issue:
Making Democracy Work --- 1
Vajpeyi Fellowship --- 3
Undergraduate Research --- 3
Women in Politics Scholarship Event --- 4
Civic Education --- 5
Panthers Vote --- 6
Model United Nations --- 6
You're Next --- 7
Faculty Updates --- 9
Congratulations 2022-23 Graduates --- 11
Graduate Profiles --- 12
Pi Sigma Alpha Inductees --- 13
Awards & Honors --- 13 -
UNI Political Science Newsletter, v17n1, June 2022
University of Northern Iowa. Department of Political Science.
In this Issue:
--- From the Department Head
--- Internships: Peter Johnson, Sandra Thiman, Lindsey Ingraham, Joe Link
--- Model UN
--- UNI Receives NEH grant for Civic Literacy & Engagement
--- #Panthersvote Leads UNI to High 20202 Voter Turnout
--- Conference on Election Administration and Integrity
--- Russia/Ukraine
--- SOTU Watch Party
--- Staff Updates: Katrinka Carpenter, Katie Sires
--- Faculty Awards: Evan Renfro, Chris Larimer, Donna Hoffman
--- Faculty Updates
--- Congratulations 2021-22 Graduates
--- New Alumni Spotlight
--- Ambassador John R. Dinger, '74, Receives Honorary Degree
--- Alumni News -
UNI Political Science Newsletter, v16n1, June 2021
University of Northern Iowa. Department of Political Science.
In this issue:
--- From the Department Head
--- #PANTHERSVOTE in a Pandemic
--- Poli Sci Senior Receives National Essay Award
--- Ayah Al-Durazi Receives Lux Award for Service
--- Poli Sci Students Receive Campus Leadership Awards
--- Scholarship Recipients
--- Congratulations 2020-21 Graduates!
--- Alumni Spotlight
--- Faculty Updates
--- Warby Leads Study Abroad to Uganda -
UNI Political Science Newsletter, v15n1, June 2020
University of Northern Iowa. Department of Political Science.
In this issue:
--- From the Department Head
--- Poli Sci Adapts to COVID-19
--- Helping Iowans & the Nation Understand Politics
--- Weekly Coffee Hour
--- #PANTHERSCAUCUS & #PANTHERSVOTE
--- Model United Nations
--- Leading Campus-Wide Civic Engagement Efforts
--- Women's History Month
--- You're Next Women's Leadership Conference
--- Warby Leads Study Abroad to Uganda
--- Stratcom Conference
--- MPP Student Serves Public During Coronavirus Outbreak
--- Student Leadership Awards
--- Weston Essay Prize
--- Purple & Old Gold
--- MPP 2019 Cohort
--- Congratulations 2019-20 Graduates!
--- Alumni News
--- Faculty Updates
--- Faculty Awards
--- Retirement -
UNI Political Science Newsletter, v14n1, June 2019
University of Northern Iowa. Department of Political Science.
In this issue:
-- From the Department Head
-- #PANTHERSVOTE
-- My #PANTHERSVOTE Experience
-- Women in Politics Scholarship Dinner
-- American Democracy Project
-- John Dinger Visit
-- Model UN
-- Stratcom
-- Student Research
-- Congratulations 2018-19 Graduates
-- MPP Program
-- Student Awards and Recognition
-- Alumni News
-- Alumni Awards
-- Observing the 2019 Elections in Nigeria
-- Faculty Updates
-- Introducing
-- Snapshots -
UNI Political Science Newsletter, v13n1, June 2018
University of Northern Iowa. Department of Political Science.
In this issue:
--The Faculty Role at UNI
--Faculty Updates
--Congratulations!
--Students Present Research Across the Midwest
--Interning With Iowa Legal Aid
--Maggie Miller Honored by YWCA
--Political Science Graduates Continue Their Education
--Model UN
--You're Next
--Department Hosts Mary Beth Tinker
--Graduate Profiles
--Bonnie Campbell Headlines Women In Politics Benefit
--Interning at Black Hawk County Elections Office
--In Memory of Francis J. "Doc" Winter
--Congratulations 2017-18 Graduates
--Scholarships and Awards -
UNI Political Science Newsletter, v12n1, June 2017
University of Northern Iowa. Department of Political Science.
In this issue:
--A Year of Engagement
--Faculty Updates
--Award Winning Faculty
--USSTRATCOM Deterrence and Assurance Academic Alliance
--Congress to Campus Program
--Students Attend Academy Assembly
--Partnering With Iowa Legal Aid
--Model United Nations
--Alum Emily Schnurr Wins Teaching Award
--Elect Her
--Student Visit Governor Branstad and State Capitol
--Scholarships and Awards
--Congratulations 2016-17 Graduates
--In Rememberance of Joy Cole Corning (1932-2017)
--Recent Alumni Profile: 2017 Graduate Erik Veliz
--The Post-Election Reconciliation Chili Cook-Off -
Political Science Department Newsletter, v11n1, June 2016
University of Northern Iowa. Department of Political Science.
In this issue:
--Making a Difference
--Faculty Updates
--Professor Warby Awarded Vajpeyi Fellowship
--Strategic Alliance Forged
--Iowa Politics Students Visit State Capitol
--Elect Her-Panther Women Win!
--Pi Sigma Alpha
--Farewell To Prof. Martens
--Mock Caucus!
--Congratulations 2015-16 Graduates!
--Scholarships and Awards
--2016 Graduate Paul Andersen
--Recent Alumni Profile Jeremy Everett
--Alumni Profile Mark Lawrence Schrad, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Political Science, Villanova University -
Political Science Department Newsletter, v10n1, June 2015
University of Northern Iowa. Department of Political Science.
In this issue:
--Political Science Department Strives for Engagement
--Recent Graduate: Byrant Hickie
--Recent Graduate: Katie Bennett
--Alumni Profle: Matt Horihan
--How to Form a SuperPAC: Eric Boisen, Political --Science, Class of 2015
--One Student’s Story: Victoria Hurst, Making a Difference
--MPP Students Organize Fundraiser
--Women in Politics Scholarship Benefit
--News from Faculty
--Best Wishes to Mike Licari
--Welcome Katrinka Carpenter
--Welcome Jill Wittrock
--Visiting Assistant Professor Evan Renfro
--Pi Sigma Alpha Induction
--The Stephen A. and Linda Segebarth Auditorium --Dedicated
--“Elect Her” Comes to Campus
--Iowa Politics Students Visit State Capital
--Scholarships and Awards
--Congratulations Graduates! -
Political Science Department Newsletter, v9n1, June 2014
University of Northern Iowa. Department of Political Science.
In this issue:
--Greetings from the Department of Political Science
--Recent Graduate: Chad Heiman
--Recent Graduate: Dan Merwin
--Alumni Profile: Chantel M. (Witt) Kramme
--Professor Dhirendra Vajpeyi Retires After Forty-Five Years of Service to UNI
--Jane Hunter, Departmental Secretary Extraordinaire, Retires from UNI
--Iowa Politics Students Visit State Capitol
--Political Science Society Screens Miss Representation
--Above & Beyond Awards
--News from Faculty
--Fall Faculty-Student Get Together
--Sarah Benzing is selected as a CSBS Distinguished Alumni
--Welcome Jayme Neiman
--Baker Hall Comes Down
--Pi Sigma Alpha Induction
--Students Attend Talk by Senator McCaskill
--Congratulations Graduates!
--Seniors and Scholarship winners honored at Spring Reception
--Scholarships and Awards -
Political Science Department Newsletter, v8n1, June 2013
University of Northern Iowa. Department of Political Science.
In this issue:
--Greetings from the Department of Political Science
--Iowa Politics Students Visit State Capitol
--Recent Graduate: Charles (Chaz) Gustafson
--Recent Graduate: Erica Zimmerman
--Recent Graduate: Brett Kim
--Recent Graduate: Jerry Hageman
--Alumni Profile: Maggie Stehn
--Al Hays, Professor in the Department of Political Science and Director of the Graduate Program in Public Policy Retires
--Cohn named Council on Foreign Relations Fellow
--News from Faculty
--Students Take Road Trip
--Former Student Speaks on Egypt in Transition
--Second Annual Hunger Banquet
--Center for International Peace and Security Studies
--CSBS Distinguished Alumni Features Two Political Science Graduates
--Campbell Speaks on VAWA
--Scholarships and Awards
--Congratulations Graduates!
--Election Forum Held
--Women in Politics Scholarship Benefit Dinner -
Political Science Department Newsletter, v7n1, June 2012
University of Northern Iowa. Department of Political Science.
In this issue:
--Greetings from the Department Head Donna R. Hoffman, Department of Political Science
--Vajpeyi Endowment Fund Becomes Vajpeyi Fellowship
--New Alumni Profile: Josh Wilson
--New Alumni Profile: Adam Beaves
--New Alumni Profile: Dylan Mulfinger
--New Alumni Profile: Esthella Kamara
--Alumni Profile: Elizabeth Pastrano
--Pi Sigma Alpha News
--Political Science Department Welcomes New Faculty Member Allison Martens
--News From Faculty
--Center for International Peace and Security Studies
--Department Activities
--Iowa Straw Poll Research
--Iowa Association of Political Scientists
--Iowa Politics Students Visit State Capitol
--Scholarships and Awards
--Student Research
--Congratulations Graduates! Fall 2011 and Spring 2012 Graduates
--Department of Political Science Hosts Reception
--Award-Winning Faculty
--Internships -
Political Science Today, Spring 1993
University of Northern Iowa. Department of Political Science.
In this issue:
--- From Head's Desk
--- Notable Notes
--- Other News
--- Guest Lecturer from Lithuania
--- Political Science Department Networks Internationally
--- Three Hurrahs for Political Science Alumnus Paul F. Kilmer
--- Political Science Majors Win
--- Students Attend Inauguration
--- Symposium in Washington D.C.
--- A Major Learns Law through Co-op Program
--- Tim Powers Writes about: Internship Program
--- Scholarship, Awards and Honors
--- Graduate Program
--- Former Student Mentors Political Science Pre-Law Students
--- Faculty News
--- Adjunct Faculty
--- Curriculum Changes
--- Russian Students from St. Petersburg Learn about America
--- Ten Years of Political Science Lecture Series
--- Privatization Project
--- Faculty/Student Get Together -
Political Science Today, Spring 1992
University of Northern Iowa. Department of Political Science.
In this issue:
--- From Head's Desk
--- New Faculty, September 1991
--- Scholarships Increasing
--- Faculty Who Have Arrived in the Past Three Years
--- Summer of '92: The Courses
--- Longtime Faculty
--- Adjunct Faculty
--- Departmental Staff
--- Cooperative Education Program
--- Fall Graduate Assistants
--- Alumni Update Form
--- News of Alumni -
UNI Department of Political Science newsletter, 1988
University of Northern Iowa. Department of Political Science.
In this issue:
--- From Head's Desk
--- Activities of the Political Science Faculty
--- Adjunct Faculty
--- Department News
--- Public Administration
--- The Internship Program in Political Science
--- Internationalizing the Internship
--- Pre-Law
--- International Affairs Minor
--- The Russian/Soviet Area Studies Program
--- Spring Banquet
--- Political Science Lecture Series
--- Iowa Conference of Political Scientists
--- Planned Guest Speakers - Spring 1988
--- Alumni Updating -
Political Science Newsletter, March 1987
University of Northern Iowa. Department of Political Science.
In this issue:
--- Retirements
--- New Staff
--- Old Familiar Faces
--- Summer Research Grants
--- Scholarly Lectures
--- Service Activities
--- Public Administration Major
--- International Affairs Major
--- New Courses
--- Retreat on Curriculum
--- Tour in the USSR
--- Student Organizations
--- Candidate Series
--- Week-in-Washington
--- Annual Banquet
--- Fall Meeting with Students
--- Seminar and Resource Rooms
--- Erma Plaehn Fund
--- Department Faculty -
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UNI Political Science Newsletter, v2n2, [Spring 1974]
University of Northern Iowa. Department of Political Science.
In this issue:
--- Clark Mollenhoff Speaks on Watergate
--- Dr. Plaehn Hospitalized
--- PDL Award to Dr. Krogmann
--- Colloquium on the Common Market
--- Week in Washington Highly Successful
--- Political Intern Program, Spring 1974
--- Students Work with Candidates
--- Dick Simpson Gives 1974 Robinson Lecture
--- Political and Social Science Majors
--- Public Policy Workshop in Summer
--- City Manager Recommended for Cedar Falls
--- New Laws for Iowa
--- Biography of Dr. Vajpeyi
--- Alumni News
--- Vajpeyi to Critique Journal
--- Three Students Pass Government Exams
--- Students Attend Law School -
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UNI Political Science Newsletter, v2n1, [Fall 1973]
University of Northern Iowa. Department of Political Science.
In this issue:
--- Political Science Club Activities
--- New Publications by Dr. Vajpeyi
--- New Course in Internship Program
--- Year of Cancellation for Krogmann
--- New Department Member: Jerry L. Bonham
--- Week in Washington Scheduled for Spring
--- Revenue Sharing Symposium
--- FCC Commissioner Speaks on Campus
--- State Department Team Visits UNI
--- International Relations Club Activities
--- Attendance at Conventions by Department
--- The Lessons of Vietnam
--- Consortium for the Social Studies
--- Evening Courses This Fall
--- Graduate Students
--- Alumni News
--- Political Science Departmental Faculty 1973-74 -
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UNI Political Science Newsletter, v1n1, [Spring 1973]
University of Northern Iowa. Department of Political Science.
In this issue:
--- Dr. Plaehn Retires
--- UNI Politics Students Invade Washington
--- Colloquium with John Turner
--- Internships in Poltics Are Launched
--- UNI Discovers Unemployment
--- Conference for Teachers American Government
--- UNI Profs Help Bring About Social Science Changes
--- Political Science Club
--- International Relations Club
--- Dr. Krogmann Selected for Seminar in Poland
--- Simulations
--- Books Checklist
--- Book Notes
--- Second Annual Robinson Lectures
--- Iowa Consortium for the Social Studies
--- Midwest Trip to Chicago
--- Alumni News
--- Student Recruitment
--- Summer School
--- New Secretary
