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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 2008/Issue 4 N nizational management, and his career as a professor. A standing and lengthy ovation e a r followed which brought tears to everyone’s eyes. It was truly a moving experience and A warm greeting from the De- one that we will cherish forever. The De- partment of Government and Politics and partment of Government and Pol- Sacred Heart University will not be the itics. There are many interesting same without Dr. K. For those of you who would like to send a note to Dr. K., please developments, both professional forward your note to the Department of and personal, that have transpired Government and Politics. He will be pack- ing his books throughout the summer and from our last communication. checking his mail with regularity. Maintaining a close relationship REQUEST TO All ALUMNI with political science alumni is so FROM DR. K. very important to us and we regard Dr. K. has requested that any alumni who still has the memorable quotations that he our newsletter as an important integrated into his lectures to please forward bridge between the political sci- them to one of his websites: Dr-K5@sbc- plished scholar, mentor and friend to liter- global.net or [email protected]. He would ence faculty and former students. ally thousands of students, Dr. K. decided to be most appreciative if you would do this for Please keep in touch. Let us know retire after 37 years of teaching, 28 of which him. These are the quotations which Dr. K. were on the campus of Sacred Heart Uni- would put on the board and which served as what is new in your life. versity. The Department of Government springboards for class discussion. and Politics hosted a special reception for The Dr. John F. Kikoski Dr. K. which was attended by many of his Political Science current and former students. E-mails and Dr. K.’s Retirement Scholarship gifts arrived from across the globe in honor As many of you know, Dr. K has officially of this master educator. Dr. K. delivered his In honor of our retiring colleague, Sacred retired from Sacred Heart University. Sadly “last lecture” in the Schine Auditorium Heart University has established a scholar- for us, our beloved and esteemed political which was attended by more than one hun- ship in Dr. K’s name. Enclosed in this issue science professor will no longer be a mem- dred students, faculty and staff. He reflected of the newsletter is a pledge card which al- ber of the Sacred Heart faculty. An accom- on the state of international politics, orga- lows alumni to participate as donors to this

Government & Politics Newsletter ð Spring 2008/Issue 4 ð Sacred Heart University 1 newly established and prestigious scholar- garding the Secret Service, a power point Capitol, on the staff of Congressman Chris- ship. The annual recipient of the Dr. John presentation, equipment demonstrations, topher Shays, in local law offices, and at F. Kikoski scholarship will be a senior po- and an excellent discussion by the agents Reed Exhibitions in Norwalk, Connecticut. litical science major in excellent academic concerning internship and career opportu- Students received academic credit for their standing. The recipient will be expected to nities. experiences and gained valuable contacts have a particular interest in the field of in- for the purpose of future employment. The ternational politics. The scholarship will be Pi Sigma Alpha Induction 36 credit major in political science allows funded through alumni contributions and students to complete up to nine intern- awarded at the annual Pi Sigma Alpha in- On April 18, 2008, thirteen outstanding po- ship credits. Active and engaged learning duction ceremony in late spring. litical science students were inducted into remains a central feature of the political Pi Sigma Alpha, the national political sci- science experience at Sacred Heart Univer- Constitution Day ence honor society. The guest speaker this sity. year was Ms. Eileen Heaphy. Ms. Heaphy The third annual “Constitution Day” lec- is a retired Foreign Service Officer with the Graduate School Placement ture was delivered on September 17th 2007 U.S. State Department. She reflected on before a large audience in the Edgerton The- her many intriguing experiences in Latin Ms. Teresa Fennell has been accepted into ater. Our guest speaker this year was United America and Western Europe and fielded the graduate program in criminal justice at States Congressman Christopher Shays. questions concerning career opportunities. Sacred Heart University. Teresa completed Congressman Shays, a moderate Republi- Ms. Heaphy is currently an adjunct instruc- her political science degree at Sacred Heart can who represents the Fourth Congressio- tor for the Department of Government and in three years. nal District in Connecticut, discussed the Politics. war in Iraq as well as his personal experi- Dr. Thomas P. Melady’s Op-Ed. ences and observations acquired during his Student Awards eighteen visits to this volatile and war torn Dr. Thomas P. Melady, Senior Ambassador country. Congressman Shays noted the slow The Gold Medal for Academic Excel- in Residence at the Institute for World Poli- but steady progress with respect to Iraq’s po- lence in Political Science was awarded to tics, penned an op-ed for the Washington litical development and expressed optimism Mr. Stephen Winter. The Silver Medal for Post regarding Pope Benedict XVI’s visit to about Iraq’s future as a democracy. A lively Academic Excellence in Political Science the U.S. “The Papal Visit,” April 2, 2008. question and answer period followed the was awarded to Ms. Maureen Curtis. Mr. Dr. Melady is a former Ambassador to the Congressman’s formal delivery. Jason Guberman-Pfeffer was the recipient Holy See, Uganda and Burundi. He is also of the recently established Evelyn Conley President Emeritus at Sacred Heart Univer- Visit By Connecticut Supreme Scholarship awarded to a promising pre- sity and an honorary alumnus of the politi- Court Justice law political science major. Jason also au- cal science program. thored a scholarly article titled “Truth and On March 1, 2008, Connecticut Supreme Falsehood: Islamists on Their Own Terms” Full-Time Faculty News Court Justice Barry A. Schaller visited in Global Perspectives, Spring, 2008, pp. Sacred Heart University. Justice Schaller 45-54. This publication is an undergradu- Dr. Lesley DeNardis published a co-authored participated in a luncheon with pre-law ate international affairs journal published article “Financial Performance in Connecti- students and faculty. The luncheon was by the Occidental College Office of Global cut’s Municipalities: A Comparison of Man- followed by a public delivery in the Board Affairs. Jason’s article was completed under ager, Mayor Council and Selectman Forms Room of the William H. Pitt Center. Justice the advisement of Dr. Kikoski as a compo- of Government” in the New England Jour- Schaller’s public presentation was titled: nent of his capstone course for the minor in nal of Political Science, Volume II, No. 2. A “Courts, Constitutions and Public Policy.” Middle Eastern Studies. second co-authored article is forthcoming: Justice Schaller will return to Sacred Heart “Assessing Competition Policy Performance in September as our guest speaker for the Student Nominated for Women’s Metrics: Concerns About Cross Country annual “Constitution Day” lecture. Leadership Forum Generalizability” in Indian Journal of Eco- nomics and Business, Volume 7, No. 1. In Presentation By United States Ms. Whitney Wildman, a political science addition to her publications, Dr. DeNardis Secret Service major in the University’s Honors Program, presented three professional papers regard- attended the National Education for Wom- ing municipal government in Connecticut. On March 29, 2008, the Department of en’s (NEW) Leadership Institute at St. Her papers were delivered at the Joseph W. Government and Politics in conjunction Anselm’s College in June, 2008. Martin Jr. Institute for Law and Society, with the Department of Criminal Justice Stonehill College in Massachusetts, and the hosted a special forum conducted by two Political Science Internships New England Political Science Association Special Agents from the United States Se- Annual Meeting in Rhode Island. Her cur- cret Service. The two hour forum, held in For the 2007-08 Academic Year, students rent research projects involve charter revi- the Edgerton Theater, featured a film -re served as interns at the Connecticut state sion in two Connecticut communities, and

2 Government & Politics Newsletter ð Spring 2008/Issue 4 ð Sacred Heart University school finance reform in Connecticut. She Home?” in The Ripon Forum, December tion of a Sacred Heart University Poll. recently received a scholarship grant from 2007/January 2008, Vol. 41, No 6: 17-19, Dr. Paul Madonna taught introductory the University which will support her re- and authored an op-ed: “As Maine Goes, So courses on American government and in- search efforts. Dr. DeNardis is a participant Should Connecticut” in The Connecticut ternational relations. He also taught com- this summer in the President’s Seminar on Post, August 12, 2007. He offered exten- parative politics electives. Dr. Madonna the Catholic Intellectual Tradition. sive commentary regarding the presidential was highly instrumental in arranging for the nominating contest for local, state and na- Dr. John Kikoski’s short-term research plans visit of Connecticut Supreme Court Justice tional media. He is formulating plans for a mainly involve: (a) travel within this grand Barry Schaller. fresh research project over the summer. country by automobile to see and appreci- Ms. Kate O’Gara taught sections of intro- ate more of the United States’ beaches and duction to American government and is mountains, prairies and people; and (b) trav- Adjunct Faculty News scheduled to offer multiple sections of the el abroad to visit France where Mrs. Kiko- Ms. Louise DiCocco-Beauton, Esq. once new core curriculum course The Human ski has close family and childhood friends. again taught her popular elective on lobby- Community. Longer-term academic research (which is ing and the legislative process. Ms. DiCocco already underway) involves revisions of two Captain Eric Refsnider, the Director of the is the lobbyist for the New Haven Chamber previous books on managing culturally di- ROTC Program at Sacred Heart University, of Commerce. Her course features an array verse workgroups, as well as inquiry within taught his highly acclaimed War course this of guest speakers, a trip to the state Capitol, organizations. A newer project involves re- past academic year. The course includes stu- and unique insight into practical politics. search on innovation and creativity. dents from all disciplines as well as ROTC Dr. James Boisi taught a section of Introduc- cadets. Dr. Steven Michels was appointed the new tion to American Government. Congratu- Director of the Thomas More Honors Pro- Mr. Rob Russo, Esq. was elected to the Con- lations to Jim on receiving a full-time teach- gram. He replaced Dr. Walter Brooks who necticut state senate in a special election ing position in New Jersey. served as Honors Director for several years. conducted in March, 2008. Mr. Russo, who The Honors Program is a unique program Mr. Christopher DeSanctis was appointed teaches an introductory American govern- of study at Sacred Heart University for a by Governor M. Jodi Rell to the Metro- ment course, will seek reelection in the highly select category of students. Dr. Mi- North New Haven Rail Commuter Coun- forthcoming November election. chels was also granted tenure and promo- cil. Mr. DeSanctis taught the introduction tion to the rank of Associate Professor, course to American government. Congratu- Alumni Updates an important professional milestone. We lations also to Mr. DeSanctis on the birth of congratulate him on this achievement. Dr. his second son, Reagan Gerald. Robert Antonellis (‘98”) is the senior ana- Michels’ scholarly activity resulted in a co- lyst at the FBI’s Counterterrorism Division Ms. Eileen Heaphy taught the Introduc- authored publication “Can The Daily Show with responsibility for South Asia. He was tory course to international relations on Save Democracy?” in The Daily Show and awarded the Office of the Director of Na- the Stamford campus. Her experiences as a Philosophy, ed. Jason Holt (Malden, MA: tional Intelligence Exceptional Analyst Fel- foreign service officer in the U.S. State De- Blackwell Press, 2007): 81-92. Addition- lowship. partment added a very special dimension to ally, Dr. Michels completed three articles this course. Lauren Black (’07) works for the Kennedy currently under review for publication in Center in Trumbull, Connecticut. professional journals, served on the editorial Dr. Alka Jauhari presented papers on Af- board of and referee for Scientific Journals rican politics at professional conferences John Bowman (’95) is Community Rela- International, and served as political theory throughout the 2007-2008 Academic Year. tions Coordinator with Keiser College in section chair at the New England Political Dr. Jauhari presented papers at the African Florida. John and his wife Jessie (also a for- Science Association’s Annual Conference Studies Association in New York, and the mer Sacred Heart student), recently trav- in Rhode Island. Dr. Michels’ current re- New England Political Science Associa- eled on a 7 day Caribbean Cruise during search project involves the philosophy of tion Annual Conference in Rhode Island. which time they renewed their wedding Thomas Hobbes. She taught several courses on international vows in Labadee, Haiti on Hideaway Beach, and comparative politics. Dr. Jauhari has Dragon’s Point. Dr. Gary Rose published two books during received a one year appointment to fill the the 2007-08 Academic Year. Connecticut Matthew Brovender (92) is an Attorney in position vacated by Dr. K. Government and Politics: An Introduc- Stamford, Connecticut. tion (Fairfield: Sacred Heart University Mr. Jerry Lindsley, the President of the Cen- Jason Bowsza (’04) is the clerk for the En- Press, 2007), and The Emerging Catholic ter for Research and Public Policy, which is vironment Committee at the Connecticut Electorate: Political Perspectives of College housed at Sacred Heart University, taught a state Capitol. He was recently elected to Students at a Catholic University in the political science elective on public opinion the Board of Finance in East Windsor, Con- Northeast (Mason, OH: Thomson, 2008). polling and research. Students learned the necticut. He authored a magazine article “The Youth science associated with polling and partici- Vote in 2008: Up for Grabs or Staying pated in the development and implementa- Mark Capone (96) is an Auctioneer in Am-

Government & Politics Newsletter ð Spring 2008/Issue 4 ð Sacred Heart University 3 sterdam, New York and owns his own An- ing his MA thesis in Industrial/Organiza- David Stewart (06) is a law student at the tique Shop and Auction Hall. He was re- tional Psychology at New York University. Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas cently appointed to the Board of Directors Southern University. He recently interned Pamela Manns (’07) is on active duty in the for the Amsterdam Industrial Development in the District Attorney’s Office in Harris U.S. Coast Guard. Agency. County, Texas. Tim McCranor (’05) is living in Yemen and Joshua Cole (’98) is an Attorney with Mayo, Mark Taylor (’94) is an English teacher at gaining proficiency in Arabic. He plans to Crowe, LLC in White Plains, New York. Brookfield College in Dasmarinas, Phillip- attend graduate school in Washington, DC pines. Louis D’amarino (’06) completed his Mas- next year. ter’s in Public Policy at SUNY, Stony Brook Gary Turco (’03) is a Policy Aide to the Alexandra (Bothos) McGoldrick (’96) is a and works as a legislative aide in Suffolk Speaker of the House at the Connecticut Grants Writer for the City of Bridgeport, County, New York. state Capitol. He is co-president of the Connecticut. Connecticut Young Democrats and served Alexis Dionne (’02) works for a geographi- Brian Mignault, Jr. (’06) works for IBM in on the steering committee for Chris Dodd cal association in Washington, DC and vol- Raleigh, North Carolina. for President. He is pursuing a graduate de- unteers at the U.S. Holocaust Museum. gree in public policy at Trinity College. Michael Moloney (’07) is a law student at John Eacobacci (’02) is a Program Sup- the Roger Williams School of Law in Rhode Bryan Wilbur (’02) is a Real Estate Apprais- port Specialist in the Policy Division of the Island. er in Fall River, Massachusetts. Rhode Island Housing Department. Sarah Morrill (’00) works as a community Cindy (Lisa) Egloff (’99) is an Attorney in planner for the town of East Haven, Con- We trust that you have enjoyed our Spring, Long Island. She worked as a Mentor at Sa- necticut. She is also the Chairperson of the 2008 newsletter. Stay well. cred Heart University before returning to Hamden Republican Town Committee. New York. Sincerely, Michael Muszynski (’05) is the Grassroots Lauren Faggione (’07) works for Bloomberg, Advocacy Coordinator in the Government L.P. in New York. Relations Department for the American William Geddish (’06) is a law student at Cancer Society. He is also a law student at Hofstra University School of Law. the Western New England College School Gary L. Rose, Ph.D. of Law. Jeffrey Guillot (’04) works as Junior Director Professor and Chair of Communications for CBC Media Inc. in Jennifer Paquette (’05) is a lobbyist for Ca- Department of Government Islandia, New York and specializes in writ- milliere, Cloud and Kennedy, LLC at the and Politics ing media content for state and local politi- Connecticut state Capitol. She was recently cal campaigns. He is also a campaign worker selected by the Hartford Business Journal as for the Suffolk County Democratic Party. among 40 rising stars in the field of business who are under the age of 40. Michael Haynes (’05) completed his MPA at the University of Delaware and is Ac- Jamin Riddick (‘07) is in Officer Candidate count Executive for the United Way of School for the U.S. Air Force. Long Island, N.Y. Michaela Rydstrom (’02) is Environment Michael Johnson (’05) has been promoted Health and Safety Assistant for the Brick from research assistant to legislative analyst Industry Association in Reston, Virginia. for the Connecticut Conference of Munici- She is responsible for government relations palities. and PAC management. Sara Kolb (’05) is the Clerk of the Judiciary Geoff Sauer (01) is Director of Internation- Committee at the Connecticut state Capi- al Sales for Reed Exhibitions in Norwalk, tol. Connecticut. Michael Kraft (’02) is a college scout for the Sword Shaw (’05) returned from Japan New York Giants. where he taught English for the Nova com- pany. Anthony Leo (’96) is the Northeast Ac- count Development Manager with Eastman Jason Stark (’00) is a Researcher for the Chemical Company. House Republicans at the Connecticut state Capitol. Peter Markey (’06) is in Melbourne, Austra- lia working in the Performance and Reward Fred Stula (’04) is the Clerk for the Housing Division of Ernst and Young. He is complet- Committee at the Connecticut state Capitol.

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