Political Science Happenings August 27, 2012 Marietta College Issue 1 Welcome Dr. Craig! Political Science Faculty and Staff, Dr. McKinzie Craig gradu- (including formal theory, 2011-2012 ated from Texas A&M Uni- qualitative and quantita- versity in August 2012 tive methods). Dr. Washington Dr. McKinzie Craig—Thomas 315 (ext. 4660) with a PhD in political Craig’s research interests Semester [email protected] science. Her fields are center around how politi- (focus on U.S. politics, judi- American politics and cal institutions develop Interested in studying at cial politics, constitutional political methodology with and respond to con- American University for a law, political science meth- odology). a substantive focus in straints. She is particu- semester and getting an Dr. Mark Schaefer—Thomas judicial politics. Her larly interested in explain- internship in Washington 314 (ext. 4801) teaching interests include ing why the Supreme DC? Please contact Dr. [email protected] constitutional law and Court adheres to previous Tager for more informa- u (focus on international constitutional develop- legal decisions when it is tion about the Washing- relations). Dr. Mike Tager—Thomas ment, American govern- not politically advanta- ton Semester program 106 (ext. 4898) ment, American political geous. Beyond her teach- (WSP).Luke Badaczewski [email protected] institutions and behavior, ing and research inter- attended the Transform- (focus on political theory, and political methodology ests, Dr. Craig is passion- ing Communities program U.S. Politics, comparative politics). ate about politics, baking, last spring. Dr. Xiaoxiong Yi—Thomas and football (individually 105 (ext. 4921) Pre Law or all three together!). [email protected] (Director of the China Institute). Ms. Paula Lewis—Thomas Considering law school Fall 2012. Visiting Pro- 122 (ext 4633) after Marietta? If so fessor Jingjing Xie from [email protected] please see our pre—law the University of Interna- Pizza and (administrative assistant). advisor Dr. Schaefer. He tional Relations in Bei- can help you navigate the jing, China is teaching Politics pre-law process whether “Introduction to you’re a senior preparing Chinese Law” this fall. It The Political Science for the LSAT or a first year is a two-credit course Department sponsors a student wondering where that begins September Inside this issue: series of forums on to begin. Dr. Craig will be 24 on M-W-F 12:00- issues of current interest Internships 2 teaching a Moot Court 12:50. with free pizza and soda course annually starting for attendees. If you Notable Student 2 have ideas for Pizza and Activities Politics events, please contact the series Honors 2 Generous Gift coordinator, Dr. Schaefer. There will be one ad- Alumni News 3 Kevin O’Neill (12) graduate this past May. dressing Constitution Day donated a generous gift He owns and runs the in September. Model UN 4 to help support the new O’Neill Consulting Group, Moot Court program run a successful executive . Faculty Professional 4 by Dr. Craig. He initially search firm in Wakefield, Activities attended Marietta in the RI. 1980s, and finished his degree requirements to Political Science Page 2 Internships Moving on news In the spring, Andrew of the Marietta Municipal Johnson interned in Ohio Gorman interned at Court, working mainly Governor John Kasich’s Southeastern Ohio Legal with Judge Janet Dyar- communications depart- Dan Lehman took a Services in Marietta, an Welch. In the summer, ment in Columbus. position at agency that represents Michael Fahy interned Evolution indigent clients in civil with Pennsylvania State Please contact any politi- Marketing in Blue litigation. Cheska Van Representative Jesse cal science professor for Bell, PA. The firm Gundy interned at the White in his Cecil PA legis- information about, or su- conducts surveys, Columbus office of U.S. lative office, Sallie Hauser pervision of, your for- focus groups, and Congressman Pat Tiberi. interned with the Josh credit internships. research for health Alexis Wyatt interned at Mandel U.S. Senatorial care organizations the Probation Department campaign, and Jessie and firms (yes, knowing research methods can get you a job!). Notable Student Activities Marie Laura Finck presented her “Comparative Law of the fossil expedition last May Courtemanche capstone paper “Potential UK and US” at the Univer- in Utah. This past sum- taught last year at Causes of Revolution” at sity of Cambridge. Ben’s mer Nicole Holstein and Providence College, the All Politics Is Local un- study in England was Sara Harp worked in Mari- and took a visiting dergraduate research con- sponsored by the etta as VISTA Associates teaching position at ference at Walsh Univer- McDonough Leadership at Harvest of Hope and Texas Christian sity in Canton last April. Program. Laura Finck, Ely Chapman respectively. University for this This past summer Ben Sara Harp, and Krissy academic year. Reese took courses in Sutton participated in “Legal History” and M.C.s’ annual dinosaur On April 25, 2012, ten Laura Finck won the Asa Honors students were inducted Shinn McCoy Award, a into Pi Sigma Alpha, the fellowship to help a national Political Science summa or magna cum honorary society: laude graduate attend Thomas Daniels, Caleb graduate school. Emma Ellis, Sarah Griffin, Vierheller won the Alumni Jessica Herron, Dawn Association Community Holstein, Abby Klicker, Service Award, which Luke Langdon, Jessica recognizes the graduating Penny, Audrey Ross, and senior deemed to have Marianne Seal. Please contributed most signifi- contact Dr. Tager for cantly to the community. more information about Laura Finck and Sara eligibility for Pi Sigma Harp won the Sherrill Alpha. Laura Finck, Sara Cleland Prize in Leader- Harp, and Emma ship, recognizing the out- L to R: Nicole Holstein, Thomas Daniels, Jessica Vierheller were inducted standing graduating Penny, Sarah Griffin, Audrey Ross and Caleb Ellis. into Phi Beta Kappa, McDonough Scholars. Marietta’s most prestigious honor society. Issue 1 Page 3 Political Science Alumni News Thomas Daniels (12) is attend- ing in the American Intelligence MPA at American University. Ashli (Petty) Diamond (02) is ing the Master in Fine Arts pro- Journal titled “Chinese Percep- Kristen Bird (07) will finish her the Washington County Direc- gram in Acting at Ohio University tions of the U.S. Strategic Posi- tor of Victim Assistance, and (he double majored in Theater). tion in East Asia”; Amelia Bean- Masters in Environmental Stud- ies at the University of Pennsyl- also serves as the legal advo- DeFlumer (10) is in her third cate for EVE, the local Laura Finck (12) is attending the year of law school at the Ohio vania this December. She is in Doctoral program in Political the midst of a six month intern- women’s shelter. She was State University, and worked for profiled in the April 30, 2012 Science at the University of New the Ohio Public Defender’s Of- ship with Aramark, a large food M e x i c o . service and event company, edition of the Marietta Times. fice in Columbus this past sum- m e r . where she is addressing the Pat Dutton (02) is Deputy Sara Harp (12) is attending the company’s food waste problem. Director of the Office of Illicit Masters program in Higher Edu- Michael Morgan (10) has been a Finance at the U.S. Depart- cation at Ohio University. Teaching Assistant for several Rachel Long (07) is entering the University of Akron Law School. ment of Treasury in Washing- classes, and is teaching his own ton DC. He formerly worked Nicole Holstein (12) is attending political science course for the For the first year she will attend the evening program and con- at the Defense Intelligence the Masters program in Environ- first time this fall at the Univer- A g e n c y . mental Science at American sity of Kentucky. His Ph.D. dis- tinue her current job in logistics University (she double majored sertation focuses on military Sarah Smith (07) graduated Eric Gustafson (97) is now in Environmental Studies). structures and how they influ- from Capital University Law Director of Development and ence battlefield efficiency in School last May. Alumni Relations at Framing- Krissy Sutton (12) is attending unilateral and multilateral sce- ham State University in Mas- the University of Akron Law n a r i o s . Craig Sundstrom (07) now works sachusetts. He formerly held S c h o o l . as a Legislative Associate at the a similar position at Anna Melissa Varga (10) started the National Governors Association Maria College. Emma Vierheller (12) is working Masters program in Political in Washington DC. for Teach For America as a 10th Management at George Wash- grade geometry teacher in Mil- ington University last fall, and Meghan Auker (06) took a job waukee (she double majored in has been interning at The Anger- last year as a market reporter Mathematics). holzer Team, a campaign fund- for Construction Software Tech- raising organization. nology in Ohio, a position that Terrance Wallace (12) is return- involves internet-based research Dr. Yi’s Phil York (10) received his Mas- for software construction profes- ing to complete a double major ters of Public Administration and in history this fall. sionals. She formerly worked for Newspaper Service from Texas A&M Univer- U.S. Congressman Bill Foster sity last spring, and took a job as Matt Hickman (11) is entering (IL). Column the Grants and Contracts Man- West Virginia University Law ager at the Bryan-College Station Brandon Donelson-Sims (06) is Dr. Xiaoxiong School this fall. (TX) Habitat for Humanity organi- teaching at Satya Wacana Uni- zation. versity in Salatiga, Indonesia on Yi publishes a Megan Patsch (11) is working behalf of the Mennonite Central biweekly, for the Girl Scouts of Western Jakob Loukas (09) is now a Mex- Committee, a Christian relief, Ohio in a position recruiting and ico Country Assistant at the U.S.