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This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Government, Politics & Global Studies at DigitalCommons@SHU. It has been accepted for inclusion in Government and Politics Newsletter by an authorized administrator of DigitalCommons@SHU. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Government &Politics ewsletterSpring 2007/Issue 3 N Constitution Day Lecture” in September e a r of 2006. Our guest speaker was Mr. Todd Gaziano, J.D. Mr. Gaziano is a Senior Fel- We hope that life is treating low in Legal Studies and the Director of the Center for Legal and Judicial Studies you well and that your summer will at the Heritage Foundation in Washing- be both productive and relaxing. ton, D.C. His lecture, presented in the Edgerton Theater before a large audience, Once again, we are sending you was titled: “Separation of Powers in War- our political science newsletter to time: Shared and Divided Powers.” The Emeritus at the University of New Haven lecture was quite timely and provocative in and teaches in the Master’s in National Se- keep you up to date on develop- light of the Iraq War and the War on Ter- curity Policy Program. Dr. DeNardis’ guest ments within the Department of ror. Prior to his guest lecture, Mr. Gaziano lecture focused on a possible realignment conducted an informal seminar for the De- of the American electorate. Parents of in- Government and Politics. Main- partment’s Pre-Law Club. Preparations are ductees were present for the event and a taining a close relationship with underway for our next “Constitution Day” reception followed. Thirteen outstanding lecture scheduled for September 17, 2007. students were inducted this year. political science alumni is one of Congressman Christopher Shays is sched- our major goals, and we sincerely uled to be the guest speaker. Academic Medal Winners hope that our newsletter contin- The 2006-07 Gold Medal of Excel- Pi Sigma Alpha ues to serve this purpose. We en- lence in Political Science was presented to Induction Ceremony Ms. Lauren Black, while the Silver Medal joy corresponding with you and The fifth Political Science Honor So- of Excellence in Political Science was pre- learning about your personal and ciety induction ceremony was conducted sented to Ms. Amanda Zavagnin. Lauren on the evening of April 16th. Our guest is currently working for Haiti Lumiere de professional accomplishments. We speaker this year was Dr. Lawrence DeN- Domain, Inc., a relief organization for the will be sure to list your accomplish- ardis, the father of Dr. Lesley DeNardis children of Haiti. Amanda will be attend- who joined our department as a full-time ing law school in the fall. ments in future newsletters. Please faculty member in the fall of 2006. Dr. stay in touch. Lawrence DeNardis has a very long re- Model United Nations sume which includes Chair of the Political Constitution Day Science Department at Albertus Magnus Sixteen Sacred Heart students par- College, election to the Connecticut state ticipated in the Model United Nations The Department of Government and legislature, and election to the United Program directed by Dr. Steven Michels. Politics once again hosted the “Annual States Congress. He is currently President Sacred Heart students represented the Re-

Government & Politics Newsletter ð Spring 2007/Issue 3 ð Sacred Heart University 1 public of Uganda and received Honorable Tocqueville on the Democratic Peace” in are now required to take Senior Seminar in Mention for their excellent performance. Essays in Arts and Sciences (Winter 2005): Political Science. The seminar focuses on a Sacred Heart’s Andrew Rowan was elected 23-36. He continues to make progress on a specialized topic of the instructor’s choice. to chair the World Tourism Committee. major research project regarding the phi- In lieu of the seminar, students have the losophy of Thomas Hobbes. option of writing a 35 page senior thesis. Law School Forum Dr. Gary L. Rose completed a second edition of his textbook on Connecticut Adjunct News Ms. Cathy Alexander, the Director government for the Sacred Heart Uni- of Admissions at Pace University Law Mr. Christopher DeSanctis has been versity Press. The text has been updated, School, met with twenty pre-law students nominated by Governor M. Jodi Rell to reorganized and features two new chapters during the month of April. Ms. Alexander serve as a Commissioner in the Connecticut on Connecticut politics. Dr. Rose also sur- provided helpful advice regarding the law Department of Transportation. Mr. DeSanc- veyed more than 550 Sacred Heart students school experience, and discussed strategies tis was a candidate for State Representative during the spring 2007 semester to gauge for gaining acceptance to law school. in 2006. He continues to teach a section of the political values and voting behavior of Introduction to American Government. the student body. The results of his survey Faculty Research and Scholarship will be presented in a fall forum. Dr. Rose’s Ms. Louise DiCocco-Beauton, a lob- survey is one component of a larger project byist for the New Haven Chamber of The full-time political science faculty which focuses on the “Catholic vote” in Commerce, continues to offer her special- were active scholars during the 2006-07 American politics. ized course on lobbying and the legislative Academic Year. process each spring semester. Her course Dr. Lesley DeNardis co-authored two More Faculty News includes an array of guest speakers and a professional articles. Her first article “Ex- field trip to the State Capitol. She and her amining the Performance of Competition Dr. DeNardis was recently appointed husband just gave birth to a baby boy on Policy Enforcement Agencies: A Cross- by the Mayor of Hamden, CT to serve on June 4. Country Comparison,” was published in the the town’s Planning and Zoning Commis- In addition to offering South Asian Journal of the New England Business and sion. She will also assume the position of Politics, African Politics, and International Economics Association. Her second article Advisor to the College Republicans at Sa- Organizations, Dr. Alka Jauhari was an ac- “Decentralization, Local Governance and cred Heart University in the Fall of 2007. tive scholar during the 2006-07 Academic Service Delivery: A Comparative Analy- Dr. DeNardis and her husband just gave Year. Dr. Jauhari presented two conference sis of Mexican Municipalities” is forth- birth to a baby girl on June 16. papers: “Africa’s Economic Resurgence: coming in International Review of Public Dr. Michels was appointed Director Is it Possible?” Annual Conference of the Administration. Dr. DeNardis authored a of the University’s Thomas More Honors African Studies Association November, manuscript which is pending publication: Program on July 1, 2007. 2006. She also presented “Political Con- “Democratizing the Municipal Budget in flict in Africa: A Heritage of Colonialism Porto Alegre, Brazil and Santa Catarina, After serving sixteen years on the Uni- and Cold War Politics” at the Annual Mexico.” She also presented a paper “Ap- versity’s Faculty Athletic Committee, and Conference of the New England Political praising the Performance of Connecticut’s ten years as the University’s Faculty Ath- Science Association, April, 2007. Municipalities” at the Annual Conference letic Representative, Dr. Rose has stepped of the New England Political Science As- down from his work with the University’s Ms. Kate O’Gara continues to offer sociation in April, 2007. Athletic Department. In recognition of sections of Introduction to American Gov- his work with student-athletes, the ECAC ernment at both the Fairfield and Stamford Dr. John F. Kikoski is updating and re- Scholar-Athlete Award has been renamed campuses. Her work in conjunction with vising his previous two books on diversity the Dr. Gary Rose ECAC Scholar-Athlete the University’s Academic Incentive Pro- management and knowledge creation. He Award. Dr. Rose received his 25 year ser- gram (AIP) is truly remarkable. also is preparing one journal article which vice award at the Annual Founder’s Day focuses on optimal conditions for knowl- Captain Eric Refsnider, the director Ceremony this past Spring. edge creation, and is researching the topic of the University’s ROTC program, now of university e-education in the 21st cen- teaches the political science elective titled tury’s Information Era with a member of New Course Offerings War. Students in ROTC along with many the business faculty with an eye toward a political science and history students en- Three new courses on political econo- second journal article. roll in the Captain’s course which traces my are now being offered by the Depart- American warfare from the Revolution to Dr. Steven Michels co-authored a ment of Government and Politics. Stu- the war in Iraq. chapter titled “Can The Daily Show Save dents who wish to explore the interface Democracy?” His chapter will appear in between politics and economics can take Mr. Robert Russo III, Esq. will be join- The Daily Show and Philosophy ed. Jason Theories of Political Economy, Modern Po- ing the Department of Government and Holt, (Malden, MA: Blackwell Press, litical Economy, and International Political Politics as an adjunct instructor in the fall 2007), 81-92. He also published a jour- Economy. With the restructuring of the po- of 2007. Mr. Russo was a candidate for State nal article “When Democracies Fight: litical science major, all graduating seniors Senate in 2006, and worked for several years

2 Government & Politics Newsletter ð Spring 2007/Issue 3 ð Sacred Heart University on the staff of Congressman Christopher special education teacher in the Bronx Connecticut Defense Lawyers’ Association Shays. Mr. Russo served as the guest speaker and recently served as co-chair of Law Day, Louis D’Amarino ('06) is a graduate stu- at the Pi Sigma Alpha Induction Ceremony which involved discussions and legal simu- dent in the Master’s of Public Policy pro- in 2006. He will offer one section of Intro- lations for students in Fairfield schools. gram at SUNY, Stony Brook. duction to American Government. Jaclyn Neylon ('04) works for Pantheon Alexis Dionne ('02) works for a geographi- Management Services in Missouri as a Di- cal association in the District of Columbia. ROTC saster Planning Consultant. Her company and volunteers at the United States Ho- recently contracted with the Missouri Hos- The ROTC Program remains housed locaust Museum. She plans to pursue her pital Association and is working to secure within the Department of Government Master’s degree in International Education the school safety contract from the De- and Politics. The program has been so suc- at George Washington University. partment of Education. Jackie received her cessful that a proposal has been advanced Justin Gage ('06) is employed in the Tech- MPA from the Harry S Truman School of to expand the number of full-time military nology Division of General Electric Cor- Public Affairs in Missouri. science instructors. Officer commissioning poration. He will be traveling to China for ceremonies are conducted on campus every Johnpatrick O’Brien, Esq. ('89) has been training this August and will then be trans- spring, and approximately 40 students from elevated to partner in the law firm of ferred to Dallas, TX in September. Sacred Heart University and surrounding Zeisler and Zeisler in Bridgeport. He is universities are enrolled in the program. Nussair Habboush ('02) works for Health married with two children. Net in Connecticut, and is attending grad- Jennifer Paquette ('05) is a lobbyist at the uate school in public policy at the Univer- Class of 2007 – Law School and Connecticut State Capitol with the contract sity of Connecticut. Graduate School Placements lobbying firm of Malloy and Associates. Michael Johnson ('05) was recently hired Colette Rossignol ('02) is the Administra- as a researcher for the Connecticut Con- Law School tive Assistant for the Departments of Gov- ference of Municipalities in New Haven, ernment and Politics; History; Religious Brianna Bubeck – Santa Clara Law School Connecticut. Studies and Philosophy at Sacred Heart in California. Brenna Kelleher ('05) completed her M.A. University. She is also a student in the Amanda Zavagnin – Barry University School at Seton Hall University and was recently Criminal Justice graduate program at SHU. of Law in Florida, or Albany School of Law accepted into the Ph.D. program in political Michaela (Molen) Rydstrom ('02) is work- in New York. science at the University of Connecticut. ing for the American Medical Student As- Michael Kraft ('02) is a physical education sociation in Reston, VA. Graduate School teacher and assistant football coach at St. Heather Schroder, Esq. ('04) graduated in Joseph Regional High School in Montvale, Josh Baker – Graduate Program in Crimi- May from the Syracuse University School New Jersey. nal Justice, Sacred Heart University of Law as well as the Maxwell School of Joseph Mandile ('06) signed a contract Citizenship and Public Affairs. She received Jeff Barrett – Graduate Program in Crimi- to play professional baseball with the Bay her J.D. and M.P.A. degrees and was award- nal Justice, Sacred Heart University Area Toros in Texas. The team is a member ed the law school’s Outstanding Graduate Kristen Belancik – Graduate Program in Na- of the Continental Baseball League. See Award as well as the Senate Service Award. tional Security, University of New Haven www.bayareatoros.com. Heather has accepted a First Year Associate position with the firm of Windels, Marx, Floyd McIntyre – Graduate Program in Crim- Thomas McCabe. Esq. ('99) has joined Lane and Mittendorf, LLP in Manhattan. inal Justice, Sacred Heart University the law firm of Tibbetts, Keating and But- ler LLC located in Darien, CT and New Lloyd Scott ('03) was recently accepted to Alumni News York, NY. Prior to joining the firm, Tom the Columbus School of Law at the Catho- worked on the staff of Congressman Chris- lic University of America in Washington, Natalie (Cote) Audette ('01) is Financial topher Shays for four years. Tom and his D.C. He will remain a Senior Paralegal Services Sales and Marketing Manager for wife Chrissy just welcomed a baby boy into with the firm of Sonnenschein, Nath and Mid Penn Insurance in Lewisburg, PA. She their family. Rosenthal LLP in Washington, D.C. while is married with two children. he attends law school. Lloyd is married Rebecca Millett ('05) has been accepted with two sons. Laura Baldino ('97) is a third grade teacher into Fordham University’s graduate pro- in North Branford, CT. She is also a tech-ed gram in Elections and Campaign Manage- Eric Silvia, Esq. ('03) graduated in May '07 consultant in Hartford, and an adjunct profes- ment. She will begin classes in September from the William Mitchell School of Law sor for Institutional Technology at Quinnipi- and continue her work as a paralegal. in St. Paul, Minnesota. ac University. Laura was married last July. Nancy Monaco, Esq. ('02) is an attorney Marc Taylor ('94) is working as an English Gina Bellavia ('06) has been accepted into in the litigation department for the defense teacher in the Philippines. He also taught the NYC Teaching Fellows Program. Upon firm of Bai, Pollock, Bluewiss and Mulca- English in Korea and Japan. Marc’s wife, completion of the program she will be a hey in Shelton, CT. She is a member of the Lara, is from the Philippines.

Government & Politics Newsletter ð Spring 2007/Issue 3 ð Sacred Heart University 3 Jodi Thomas, Esq. ('91) was recently elect- P.S. From Dr. K. mately a new president to guide us through ed Judge of Probate in Cochester, CT. what may be novel and perilous times. Dear Students, Never before have we faced the triple Michael Tonucci ('89) is a Production It is good to be in touch with each one threats of short-term terrorism, long-term Control Manager with a local manufac- of you again … there are so many years of global warming, and pandemics of new turer in Shelton, CT. fond memories. diseases at any time in between. While it Philip Trahan ('92) is the owner of The could happen, we should not rely upon the I’ll begin as I always have (and still Sarov Press, an editorial services company previous certainty that “God looks after do) with a quotation that I hope enriches specializing in proof-reading and copy-edit- drunkards, orphans, and the US of A” – and life – this one from a January 27, 2005 New ing for major publishing houses, www.sarov- will bring us the 21st century counterpart of York Times article about Robert Shrum, press.com. He is also the owner of The Icon the 18th century’s George Washington, the one of America’s leading campaign consul- Corner, a retail store specializing in Eastern 19th century’s Abraham Lincoln, or the 20th tants that caught my eye: “Do you know Orthodox items, – icons, crosses, and Ortho- century’s Franklin Delano Roosevelt. the Greek definition of happiness” Shrum dox religion books. Phil has twin daughters. asked? “It is exercising your talents along As voters in a democracy, what can we Christovan Trimarchi ('06) is the Grass the lines of your excellence.” I hope that do, what should we look for? Let me tell Roots Field Coordinator for Americans each one of you has made progress along you a story. Decades ago, I asked the as- for Prosperity in New Jersey, a 501C3 edu- this important line in life. If you have sistant city manager of Portland, Maine to cational foundation dedicated to fighting been making only moderate gains, remem- come to my class, and share his experience taxes and preserving limited government. ber that it took this slow learner decades to of democratically serving the people. One work on this one (I’m still working), and bright and perceptive student (and you all Gary Turco ('03) was promoted at the Con- it is absolutely true that: “Today is the first were and are) asked a question I never will necticut State Capitol to Policy Aide for the day of the rest of our lives.” forget: “What is your biggest problem as a Speaker of the House and the House Dem- public administrator?” The answer was even ocrats. He also was the campaign manager The (brief) classroom lecture/thoughts more unforgettable: “My biggest problem,” for State Representative Deb Henrich in of yesterday and today … he responded, “is not what I’ve said, and it’s the 2006 election. Representative Henrich Yesterday. I am reminded that our not what I’ve done. My biggest problem is won the election with 60% of the vote. word government comes down to us from what is said I’ve said, and said I’ve done.” the Greek word, kybnites – to steer, or to act Perhaps our biggest task as citizens in Happy Birthday to our Honorary as the helmsman. And that our word poli- these upcoming months is to sift out what tics also originates from the word, polis, the Political Science Alumnus the candidates of both parties are “said to community in which the ancient Greeks Dr. Thomas P. Melady, President Emer- have said,” or “said to have done” by those lived. I learned only recently from a col- itus of Sacred Heart University, recently many commentators and talking heads out league that another translation of Aristotle’s celebrated his 80th birthday at the historic there. Perhaps our biggest task is to watch famous insight, “Man by nature is a social Anderson House in Washington, D.C. and listen and sense and make up our own creature,” is that “Man by nature is meant Dr. Melady’s family, several Sacred Heart minds as to which individual as a human to live together in a polis.” Thus, for mil- University alumni, and many friends were being possesses the breadth and depth, the lennia our fates have been collectively and present for this special event. Dr. Melady values and character to steer us through inextricably intertwined. And thus, our is Professor and Senior Diplomat in Resi- the storms that we know lie ahead … and writer’s and readers’ joint attraction to the dence at the Institute for World Politics. bring us together safely to port. Perhaps study of government and politics – really of He traveled to several European countries the Founding Fathers who established our those who guide our futures together. for speaking engagements this past spring. democracy and those who since have sacri- Today. This presidential race is truly ficed would expect no less of us. wide open, and truly critical. Wide open Internship Opportunities As ever and take care, because while each party has its long-time We are always seeking new and chal- favorites (Hillary Clinton and John Mc- Dr. K lenging internship opportunities for our Cain), each party also has its “dark horse students. For those of you in the work force candidates” (Al Gore for the Democrats, who need the services of a student intern, and Fred Thompson for the Republicans) we would be more than happy to work with who, given an unexpected turn of events, you on arranging this opportunity. could swoop in and snatch a nomination. To top it off, moving up so many primaries Stay well, to earlier dates puts so many new forces in motion as to make prognostication even more hazardous than usual. Gary L. Rose, Ph.D. This race may be even more critical Professor and Chair than is normally the case. America needs Department of Government and Politics sterling presidential candidates and ulti- [email protected]

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