Student News.........
Students, Faculty and Staff Get Together for 1st Annual Fall Gathering
Political Science, Legal Studies and International Studies major gathered at Dr. Kramer's home to kick off the start of a new academic year.
Political Science major,
Troy Olson, continuing his
studies at Oxford University
fall semester 2009.
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Congratulations May 2009 Graduates!
The faculty and staff of the Political Science Department extend their sincere congratulations to this year's graduates: Amanda Schumacher, Ashley Griffin, Ben Hanson, Jennifer Linstad (Cum Laude), Katherine Dolney (Magna Cum Laude), Kayleigh Johnson, Lonella Streitz, Megan Sorenson Krueger, Nick Boushee (Magna Cum Laude), Noah Nelson, Samuel Reinke, Troy Olson (Magna Cum Laude, Distinction in Engagement is the College of Social and Natural Sciences), Jason Opitz (Legal Studies major), Kessinnee Suvannikom (Legal Studies major, Magna Cum Laude), Sarah Amundson (Political Science Minor), and Adonia Daigle (double major Political Science and Art).
Students and Staff Celebrate 2009 Achievements
Bennigans was the site of the "We Need A Party" celebration on Saturday May 4th. Members of the Model UN team, Pi Sigma Alpha Honor Society, alumni, faculty and students from Political Science, International Studies and Legal Studies majors gathered to celebrate the successful conclusion of a very challenging year The highlight of the evening was the presentation of the Pi Sigma Alpha National Political Science Honor Society's 2009 Curtis Amlund Outstanding Student Award. Troy Olson was the winner of this year's award. Troy will be spending fall semester studying at Oxford University and plans to continue his education in law school.
Model UN Team Brings Home Awards
The Model United Nations team, coached by Dr. Andrew Conteh, had an excellent performance in the 2009 Model UN Arrowhead Region Competition in Mankato MN April 16-19th. Mitch Biebighauser received Honorable Mention for Costa Rica's opening policy statement. Mitch Biebighauser and Cody Frovarp were awarded Best Delegate in the Political and Security committee to Costa Rica. The Best Delegate award was presented to the Costa Rica delegation which included Mitch Biebighauser, Cody Frovarp and Nick Boushee, Kazume Aida, Samuel Reinke and Chris Kettering.
12 Political Science students participate in the 11th Annual MSUM Student Academic Conference
The annual Student Academic Confernence provides MSUM students an opportunity to showcase their research work with presentations and poster displays. This year, the following students participated:
Kessinee Suvannikom (Legal Studies) Legal Status of Burmese Refugees in Thailand
Nicholas Boushee The Press & The Parasitic President
Joleen Billman The Positive Side of Soft News: Personalization, Dramatization and Infotainment
Kayleigh Johnson The Battle of Stolen Culture through the the Medium of Artistic Property
Troy Olson 'Peace is Our Profession' Inside the United Nations Security Council
Kayleigh Johnson The Use of the Internet in the Obama Biden Presidential Campaign
Kazume Aida U.S. Immigration Policy in the Context of the Cold War
Kathryn Bergee and Troy Olson Explaining the Quality of Life Trends with the Human Development Index
William Rohla The United Nations and Sexual Abuse by Peacekeepers
Noah Nelson Hurdle to International Peace and Security
Roy Haberstick (International Studies) Go Bannanas For Fair Trade
Cristina Norland (International Studies) Reponsibility for Refugee Protection
Supreme Court Justice Guest Lecturer In Political Science Class
On September 5, 2008, Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Lorie Gildea, Seventh Judicial District,
was the guest lecturer at the Introduction to Political Science class. She presented information on the Minnesota Judicial Selection process and how it has changed with recent court cases. After the class, students had an opportunity to spend time with Justice Gildea at a reception in her honor.
Political Science Major Spends Semester In South Africa
Jennifer Linstad, Political Science senior, traveled to South Africa to spend Spring semester 2008 studying at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University in Port Elizabeth & George. She joined a group of 17 other students from St. Cloud University to study World History and South African Politics. The group lived in an international student housing complex and had time to travel to Lasotho and Swaziland during their stay. Jennifer states, " It was an eye-opening experience. I learned first hand about racism, racial conflicts, social conflicts and post apartheid social situations in South Africa. It is a beatiful county! The beauty of the mountains, oceans coastlines and inland areas are beyond description. It was an awakening to see the world through such a different perspective." In addition to classes and travel, Jennifer also volunteered as a tutor in one of the impoverished neighborhoods outside Port Elizabeth where she helped elementary school children with their English skills.
