Welcome to the Political Science Newsletter

This is the first issue of our newsletter. Through these pages we hope to stay in touch with our students, alumni, and friends. Each semester we will bring you news of Political Science happenings at UW-Whitewater in which we will feature the events and activities that affect the life of the Department. We hope you find the newsletter interesting and informative. If you have ideas for features that you would like to see, or if you would simply like to provide some feedback, don’t hesitate to get in touch. Simply click on the feedback link above.                                       Charles Cottle, Editor

Hamilton Leads Faculty Trip to Russia

Anne Hamilton, Coordinator of International Studies and Assistant Professor of Political Science, led a two week trip to Russia for twelve UW-Whitewater faculty members in summer 2004. The purpose of the trip was curriculum development. It was made possible by a grant from the Department of Education with additional funding provided by the College of Letters & Sciences and the College of Business and Economics.

International Studies Major Revised

Department Promotes Internships

Faculty Publications and Presentations

Quick Notes

Kozlowicz to retire after 38 years at UWW.

Political Science Major Now Available Online

Beginning the spring 2005 semester, a student will be able to complete a Political Science major or minor completely online. This is part of an effort to provide more opportunities to students who increasingly find themselves juggling school with work and family obligations. The Department of Political Science is the first department on campus to provide students this option.

Lobbying certificate program under development.

Nath (Sociology) and Cottle to lead travel-study to Mexico during Winterim 2005.

New International Studies Major Revision Offers Flexibility, Career Options, and Travel

The UW-Whitewater motto, "Stay close, go far!" is particularly appropriate for International Studies majors. The major, which the Political Science Department administers, gives students a broad multidisciplinary education in the required courses, as well as specialized knowledge in an area of emphasis chosen by the student.

Mohan continues to coordinate public affairs programs for students.

John Kenneth Kyle Lectures features David Maraniss.

Department Promotes Internships

Trivia Quiz:

Question: What do the cities of Whitewater, Madison, Delavan, Elkhorn, Janesville, Jefferson, and Lake Geneva, and Washington, D.C. all have in common in relation to the Political Science Department?

Answer: These are all regular locations for internships for UW-Whitewater, Political Science students. The department has provided internship opportunities for students for many years. The internship provides an opportunity to gain work experience and see concepts and skills studied in the classroom employed in a variety of practical situations. Opportunities abound not only Political Science Majors but also for Public Policy and Administration majors, Legal Studies minors, and International Studies majors.

Political Science forum enters its 10th year.

Fairhaven lecture series on the presidential election concludes.

World Affairs Seminar draws huge crowd once again.

Faculty Publications and Presentations

Political Science faculty remain active in publishing in professional journals and making presentations at professional meetings. For a list of recent publications, presentations, and professional acknowledgements follow the title above.