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Department of History and Political Science - Student & Alumni News Archive
Current
students and alumni of our history, political science, pre-law, mock
trial, and model United Nations programs are invited to submit news
and updates regarding their respective successes and whereabouts. Send
items to Dr. Mark Angelos,
Chair, Department of History and Political Science.
Student and Alumni News Fall
2011
- Who's Who - Our hearty congratulations go to the fourteen department majors and minors nominated for inclusion in the
2011-12 Who’s Who among Students in American Universities &
Colleges. The Department of History and Political Science salutes: Briana Bass (HIST minor), Humphrey Bwire (POSC
major), Samantha Chapman (POSC major), Clifford Hannon (EDUC-Social Studies major), Kaylee Hawley (HIST
major), Benjamin Houston (HIST major), William Kallas (POSC major), Matthew Morris (HIST major), Samuel Ott (HIST minor), Alma Cristina Rodriguez (POSC major), Veronica Schilb (POSC major), Edward Shei (POSC major), Benjamin Tapper (POSC major), and Christopher Thomas (POSC major).
- Mock Trial Tournament - Manchester
was represented by two mock trial teams at the 10th Annual Illinois State
University Invitational Mock Trial Tournament, Nov. 11-12. Thirty teams from
colleges and universities throughout the midwest were present. One team lost a
number of close ballots, and so, finished the tournament with a 1-6-1 record.
The other team earned a record of 3 wins, 5 losses, and boasted an Outstanding
Witness award for junior Kourtney Reed. For a full story, see Mock Trial first-timer nabs
"Outstanding Witness" title.
Student and Alumni News Spring 2011
- Mock Trial Tournament -
Manchester’s Mock Trial team competed in 2011 South Bend Regional Tournament,
February 26-27. Despite facing challenges that nearly forced us to withdraw
entirely from the tournament, the team came together and welcomed two new
members—Daniel Allen, who joined less than two weeks prior to competition, and
Margo Hess, who joined the day prior to the tournament.
Our team finished the weekend
with a 2-6 record, losing to some teams that advanced to the next round of
competition. We celebrated with Daniel Allen, who earned an All-Region Witness
award in his first-ever mock trial tournament! The team consisted of Daniel
Allen, Benjamin Crim, Margaret (Margo) Hess, William Kallas, Aja Neumann, and
Kacee Robins. Everyone on the team earned some recognition by the judges for
their performances as attorneys and witnesses in the American Mock Trial
Association tournament.
Student and Alumni News Fall 2010
- Realizing the Dream - History major
Kaylee Hawley is being recognized as an outstanding first-generation university
student by Manchester University and the Independent Colleges of Indiana.
Kaylee's success as a student and a campus leader led to the "Realizing the
Dream" award. Recognition and monetary awards go both to Kaylee and the high
school teacher who encouraged her. Congratulations to Kaylee, her family, and
her favorite teacher! For more information, see "New-to-university family
finds state-honored success at Manchester."
- Rock the Vote - The Political Science Club once again led a
"Rock the Vote" event on campus this year. Working with MU University
Republicans and Indiana Young Democrats, the effort registered 34 new voters and
processed 76 absentee ballot applications. Congratulations to all.
- Welcome New Students - Best wishes
and welcome to all our new students in History, Political Science, and Social
Studies Education. We are glad that you chose MU and that you chose our
department.
- MU Students Study Abroad - Students
in our department often study abroad. This semester, Cassie Davis will be
studying in Cheltenham, England.
Spring 2010
Congratulations
Congratulations to these Political Science majors who graduated with honors: Tihitina Dagnew (summa cum laude), Hannah Doenges (cum laude), Kathryn Garret (cum laude) and Trenton Weisser (cum laude). Best wishes!
Mock Trial
Manchester has just completed its 21st year of Mock Trial competition. Dr. Leonard Williams (History and Political Science) and Prof. Brad Pyrah (Accounting and Business) again coached a team through the regional tournament, held this year in Cincinnati, February 27-28.
The team finished in a tie for 8th-place, received Honorable Mention, and narrowly missed winning a bid to the Opening Round Championships. Jacqueline Dobbert earned another award as one of the outstanding attorneys at the tournament.
Manchester students on the regional team were Emily Ashbrook, Paul Billingsley, Benjamin Crim, Tihitina Dagnew, Jacqueline Dobbert, William Kallas, Kalyee Hawley, Ian Hoover, and Kacee Robins.
Congratulations to all for a solid performance.
Model UN
Dr. Benson Onyeji is again leading a group of students to the 56th Harvard National Model United Nations, February 11 to February 14.
Manchester students are representing Liberia this year. Our delegation consists of Imad Abudiab, Wallace Butts, Humphrey Bwire, Ben Crim, Jackie Dobbert, Ali Gharabeh, Wasim Jabari, Kourtney Reed, Eddie Shei, Joe Stuart, and Ha Vu.
We wish them success.
MU Students Study Abroad
A number of students in our department are studying abroad this semester: Brittney Koehnlein in Strasbourg, France; Haley Johnson in Quito, Ecuador; and Emily Bantz in Cheltenham, England.
Also, we should mention that students in Comparative Civilizations class went to Europe again this past January. Dr. Mark Angelos led the group on exciting visits to Italy and Greece.
Fall 2009
Semester under way
A large number of new students in history, political science, and 5-12 Social Studies education were welcomed to campus in early September. They have added great dynamism and enthusiasm to our classes and our department.
As we progress through the semester, now approaching midterm, most students are engaged in the usual activities – attending classes and participating in extra-curricular activities. Model UN, Mock Trial, and the Political Science Club are meeting. Some students are preparing for a January trip to Europe, while others are taking the LSAT.
Mock Trial Tournament
Two mock trial teams will participate in an invitational tournament in Quincy, Illinois, on October 24. This year's case, The State of Midlands v. Jackie Owens, is a murder case.
Fall 2008
Departmental Gathering
New and returning students met in North Manchester's Warvel Park on October 1 for a picnic. Food and drink were lovingly prepared by the faculty.
Departmental major received award for study abroad
Senior political science major Brittney Gick has received a $5,000 Freeman-ASIA Award to offset her BCA study abroad expenses this fall at the Dalian University of Foreign Language. Her study of ancient culture in Peru, hikes in the Bolivian jungle, participation in the presidential caucuses in Iowa, and leadership in campus organizations led to her success in achieving this competitive national award.
Manchester students follow the presidential election
- Students in The Road to the White House taught by Prof. Leonard Williams are posting to a blog, MU Campaign Watch 2008. (Students in a Communication Studies class are also posting.) Take a look at the blog, where you will find analysis, commentary, news links, and a countdown clock.
- Students across campus are attending Debate Watch events hosted by Prof. Williams (Political Science) and Prof. Mary Lahman (Communication Studies).
- The Political Science Club (with help from an Indiana Campus Compact grant) has been conducting a voter registration drive, featuring a very successful Rock the Vote event on September 24.
Spring 2008
History Senior Andrew Haff wins Fulbright award
The faculty of the department of History and Political Science
congratulates senior history major Andrew Haff on winning a prestigious
Fulbright grant, the nation's pre-eminent award for international
study. Andrew will be teaching English in Vietnam.
Haff is one of two Fulbrights from Manchester this year. Over the
last seven years, Manchester has produced twenty-five Fulbrights*. Five of the university's 25 Fulbrights have been awarded to students majoring in
either History or Political
Science.
Departmental majors selected for the 10th Annual Student
Research Symposium
We proudly
recognize the following students who were selected to present in the
annual Dean's Student Scholarship Symposium:
| Nkechi Onyeji |
Political Science |
Is the Fate of United Nations Peacemaking Missions Dependent
on the Actions of the United States? |
| Darcy
Davidson |
History |
A Good Day to Die: The
Occupation of Wounded Knee and the Rise and Fall of the
American Indian Movement |
| Holly
DeNeve |
Political Science |
Combating Environmental
Racism through Grassroots Activism |
| Christopher Greenwood |
History |
The Change in Self
Perception of African American Males Caused by their
Participation in the American Civil War |
| Andrew
Haff |
History |
“Hell No, We Won’t Go!”:
Conscientious Objectors and Draft Registers During the
Vietnam War |
| Farida
Adam |
Political Science |
Cambodia: Lack of Democracy and Civic Engagement: A
Study of the Relationship between the Khmer Rouge Regime
and Present Day Democracy in Cambodia
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Fall 2007
Departmental majors nominated for Who's Who among Students in
American Universities & Colleges
We proudly
recognize the following students who were nominated by the University
for inclusion in the 2007-08 edition of Who's Who:
| History |
Political Science |
Social Studies |
| Darcy Davidson |
Ryan Deeter |
Shawn Baker |
| Andrew Haff |
Holly DeNeve |
Matthew Holycross |
| Katherine McCann |
Benjamin Martin |
Sarah Yocum |
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Nkechi Onyeji |
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Adam Stokes |
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Student
presents at Peace and Justice Conference
Farida Adam
Political Science will be presenting a workshop entitled "A Silent
Cry" to the 6th Annual Peace and Social Justice Symposium at
Valparaiso University on November 10. The workshop focuses on the
suffering of the Cambodian people during the Pol Pot regime, and the
continued threats that Cambodian women and children face from
domestic violence, hunger, and lack of childcare.
Spring 2007
Forthcoming Student Activities
Many of
the Department's students will be busy with special projects this summer
and beyond. Here is an example:
- Ashley Lichtenbarger (History) will work on an oral history project
this summer as an intern with the Wabash County Historical Museum (http://www.wabashmuseum.org/).
Also, this fall, she will enter a master's program in Public History
at IUPUI.
- Farida Adam (Political Science) will intern with a non-governmental
organization in Cambodia.
History Senior Sam Cox wins Fulbright award
The faculty of the department of History and Political Science
congratulates senior history major Sam Cox on winning a prestigious
Fulbright grant, the nation's pre-eminent award for international
study. Sam will be teaching in Germany.
Cox is one of three Fulbrights from Manchester this year. Over the
last seven years, Manchester has produced twenty-two Fulbrights*,
ranking first in the state of Indiana in per capita awards and third in
terms of the total number of grants received. Four of the university's 22
Fulbrights have been awarded to students majoring in History or Political
Science.
2007 Dean's
Student Scholarship Symposium
The
Department is proud of the research work done by its students. Several seniors presented the results of their research projects to
the 9th
Annual Dean's Student Scholarship Symposium on March 9. The students presenting papers were:
History: Sam Cox, Andrew Haff, and Matt Talarico
Political Science:
Jessica Bair and Camilo Velasquez Mejia
5-12 Social Studies: Eli Hersberger
Congratulations to
Sam Cox on winning the Jo Young Switzer
Award for Excellence ifor his paper, “Proving their Loyalty during
World War I: German-Americans Confronted with Anti-German Fervor and Suspicion.”
Sam is the 7th major in the Department to have written and presented
an award-winning paper for the Dean's Student Scholarship Symposium.
The tradition continues ...
Spring 2006
Best
wishes to our graduating seniors on their forthcoming adventures
History
Marissa
Buckles: Brethren Volunteer Service
Logan Condon: Internship with the
Brethren Historical Library and Archives
Joseph Lamplot: Account
executive for ESPN 1380 radio in Fort Wayne
Aja
Michael: Education Advocate for the YWCA in Fort Wayne
Zachary
Taylor: Assistant Football Coach at Lafayette Central Catholic
Political Science
Blake Hike:
Indiana University School of Law at Indianapolis
Nicci Small:
University of Tulsa College of Law
2006 Dean's
Student Scholarship Symposium
The
Department is proud of the research work done by its students.
Several seniors presented the results of their research projects to
the 8th Annual Dean's Student Scholarship Symposium on March 10.
The students presenting papers were:
History: Zachary Burton, Logan Condon, and Joe Lamplot
Political Science: James Blake Hike and Judith (Nicci) Small
Congratulations to Blake Hike on winning the Jo Young Switzer
Award for Excellence in Writing for his paper, “Kelo v. City of New London: Radical Break or Reaffirmation?”
Spring 2003
Herniak
and Heddings win Attorney Awards
Mitchell
Herniak and Penny Heddings were 2003 individual award-winners in Mock
Trial. Mitchell Herniak received distinction as an Intercollegiate All-American
Attorney at the American Mock Trial Association's National Tournament
in St. Paul, Minnesota. (Mitch had previously received an Outstanding
Attorney award at the American Tournament in 2002.) Penny Heddings won
an award as an Outstanding Attorney at the Notre Dame regional tournament.
History Senior Beth Allen wins Fulbright award
The
faculty of the department of History and Political Science congratulates
senior history major Elizabeth (Beth) J. Allen on winning a prestigious
Fulbright grant, the nation's pre-eminent award for international
study. Allen will work in Germany for the duration of her award.
Allen
has also just completed her senior thesis, "Guess Who's Coming
to Convo: The Intended and Actual Visits of Martin Luther King, Jr.
to Manchester University, 1967-1968," which has unanimously been recommended
for publication by the history faculty.
Allen
is one of three Fulbrights from Manchester this year (a fourth
student won an affiliated award through the French Ministry of Education).
Over the last seven years, Manchester has produced twelve Fulbrights*, ranking first in the state of Indiana in per capita awards
and third in terms of the total number of grants received.
*Click here to see updated Manchester Fulbright statistics.
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