Department of Political Science

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1	History and political science departments to present "A History of Reproductive Rights" Northern Iowan 119:7, p.1	09/19/2022	UNI's Departments of History and Political Science will be hosting a free to attend panel in Lang Hall to discuss the history of reproductive rights. Mallory Schmitz writes more details about the organizations and people involved; photo.
2	50/50 in 2020 to host conference Northern Iowan 116:31, p.1	01/30/2020	UNI's Department of Political Science and the student group 50/50 will hold the "You're Next Leadership Conference" in the Maucker Union ballrooms on January 31. The conference focuses on women's involvement in government and public service in Iowa. Karen Kedrowski will be the keynote speaker, the lunch and learn will be facilitated by history professor Barbara Cutter, and there will be afternoon sessions followed by a panel with State Representative Timi Browns-Powers, City Councilwoman Sasha Wohlpart, and NISG Director of Diversity Mahlia Brown; photo.
3	#PanthersVote kicks off Northern Iowan 115:10, p.1	09/27/2018	The non-partisan voting initiative #PanthersVote held its kickoff event on September 24 in Maucker Union. The initiative is a collaboration among UNI student organizations, academic departments, and Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG); photo.
4	#PanthersVote kicking off tomorrow Northern Iowan 115:9, p.2	09/24/2018	The Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) and other student organizations kicked off an on-campus campaign called #PanthersVote to raise political awareness in the lead-up to the November midterm elections; photo.
5	Panelists discuss Kennedy's history Northern Iowan 110:25, p.1	11/22/2013	Panelists discussed President John F. Kennedy's life and assassination during Monday night's panel, "Reflections on the 50th Anniversary of President John F. Kennedy."
6	Discussion of a national tragedy to be held at UNI Public Relations News Release 2013:118, p.1	11/11/2013	UNI will host a panel discussion entitled, "Reflecting on the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Assassination of President John F. Kennedy". The event is free and open to the public.
7	UNI to host member of the European Parliament Public Relations News Release 2013:96, p.1	10/16/2013	UNI will host Peter Jahr, member of the European Parliament, to deliver a lecture titles "Renewable Energies: What We Should (Not) Learn From the European Union". Jahr is a member of the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development.
8	Breaking up the old boy's club Northern Iowan 109:47, p.1	04/09/2013	Students and faculty and politicians gathered to discuss the question, "Women in politics: does it matter?". Many panelists agreed that having gender balance in government would be a beneficial thing for the state of Iowa.
9	UNI political science professor awarded Council on Foreign Relations Fellowship Public Relations News Release 2012:238, p.1	03/12/2013	Lindsay Cohn and assistant professor of political science has been awarded and International Affairs Fellowship with the Council on Foreign Relations.
10	John Hopkins University professor to speak at UNI Public Relations News Release 2012:146, p.1	11/20/2012	Benjamin Ginsberg will be speaking at UNI on November 29. He will speak on the change in recent years of the growth of administration and decline in faculty in higher education.
11	UNI's political science department to host 'Election 2012: What did it mean?' Public Relations News Release 2012:144, p.1	11/20/2012	UNI's Department of Political Science is hosting a discussion on the 2012 elections. This discussion will include possible implications of electing officials.
12	SBS scholarship applications being accepted at UNI Public Relations News Release 2010:145, p.1	11/15/2010	The SBS scholarship will be awarded on the basis of academic merit. Applicants will be judged by high school records, performance on standardized tests, academic honors and achievements, and other evidence of academic accomplishments and promise.
13	UNI College of Social and Behavioral Sciences offering scholarships Public Relations News Release 2010:146, p.1	11/15/2010	Applications are being accepted for the Alderman Scholars Program. The scholarship program is open to incoming freshman, transfer students, and current students. The Alderman Scholars Program was established by a grant from the Everett Alderman Endowment.
14	UNI to host panel on retention elections of Iowa Supreme Court justices Public Relations News Release 2010:102, p.1	10/18/2010	This year's retention elections for the Iowa Supreme Court have been controversial, with some groups urging that several justices be ousted in response to their 2009 decision on same-sex marriage.
15	UNI lecture on Sotomayor and Kagan nominations Public Relations News Release 2010:47, p.1	09/14/2010	"The American Mass Public and the U. S. Supreme Court: The Sotomayor and Kagan Nominations" is the topic of the R. Gordon Hoxie Lecture. James L. Gibson, Sidney W. Souers Professor of Government at Washington University, will deliver the lecture.
16	Licari ready to take on new roles Northern Iowan 107:1, p.8	08/27/2010	Professor Michael Licari has been named the associate provost for academic affairs and Dean of the Graduate College; photo.
17	Research suggests gender diversity shapes decision-making processes Public Relations News Release 2009:475, p.1	06/07/2010	Should Elena Kagen be approved, the U. S. Supreme Court will, for the first time, have three female justices. Research conducted by Chris Larimer, suggests that gender composition of a group affects its decision outcomes.
18	Obstacles and opportunities experienced by women in IT to be the topic of next UNI "News Talk' Public Relations News Release 2009:191, p.1	12/02/2009	"Women in Information Technology Careers: Where Have They All Gone?" is the title of the final "News Talk" for the semester. The number of women in the information technology (IT) workforce continues to decline, yet demand for IT workers is increasing.
19	'Grade Inflation' to be the topic of next UNI 'News Talk' Public Relations News Release 2009:152, p.1	11/04/2009	Presenter and discussion leader Dennis Clayson, professor of marketing and Courier columnist, will discuss trends and possible causes of grade inflation in the classroom.
20	The American Democracy Project at UNI to host forum Nov. 5 Public Relations News Release 2009:150, p.1	11/03/2009	"Got Civility?" is the title of a lecture by Senator Jeff Danielson (D) and former Senator John Putney (R), Iowa State Legislature. ADP is responsible for initiating a variety of courses, workshops and presentations on topics related to civic engagement.
21	Former UNI professor recognized by Grassley on My Teacher, My Hero Public Relations News Release 2009:71, p.1	09/22/2009	Former professor Erma Plaehn who was recognized by Grassley, joined the laboratory school faculty in 1936 as supervisor of social sciences. In 1945, she joined the collegiate faculty as an assistant professor of social sciences.
22	'Who Leads? Congress and the President in the American System' topic for Hoxie Forum Public Relations News Release 2009:45, p.1	09/14/2009	Former U. S. representatives Bill Burlison and Phil English will discuss "Who Leads? The moderator will be Scott Peters, professor of political science. The forum is part of a two-day visit for the Congress to Campus program.
23	UNI College of Social and Behavioral Sciences offers scholarships Public Relations News Release 2008:310, p.1	01/16/2009	The Alderman Scholars Programs awards up to $6,000 per year for up to four years to assist "needy, worthy and appreciative students, who are majoring in, or are intending to major in, a field of study within the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences."
24	UNI faculty member expects Obama's inaugural address to draw upon campaign themes Public Relations News Release 2008:305, p.1	01/16/2009	The inaugural address, according to Donna Hoffman, associate professor of political science, is much more visionary and thematic than the State of the Union address given annually by a sitting president.
25	The Economic Crisis: Causes and Proposed Solutions'topic for 'News Talk' Dec. 6 Public Relations News Release 2008:244, p.1	11/26/2008	Presenter and discussion leader is A. Frank Thompson, professor of finance. Thompson brings extensive knowledge, practical experience, and insights to the current crisis. The question is whether or not more regulation is needed.
26	Chuck and Barbara Grassley establish endowed professorship Northern Iowa Today 92:2, p.25	11/01/2008	Gift will endow professorship in political science; will be entitled the Chuck and Barbara Grassley Endowed Professorship in Political Science; photo.
27	UNI Speakers Bureau serves Iowa's communities Public Relations News Release 2008:190, p.1	10/30/2008	New this year is the Featured Speakers Series, which includes six faculty who address current hot topics such as: environment, math and science education, crisis communication, politics, immigration and the economy.
28	'Media Bias: It's Not What You Think!' topic for 'News Talk' Nov.1 Public Relations News Release 2008:182, p.1	10/28/2008	"News Talk" provides an opportunity to discuss the news of the day from local, regional or national newspapers and to hear the views of guest speakers such as editors, reporters, and faculty with expertise in the media.
29	UNI students, faculty, staff to gather for Debate Watch Oct. 15 Public Relations News Release 2008:140, p.1	10/13/2008	Democrats, Republicans, and Independents; supporters of John McCain, Barack Obama backers and undecided voters will gather to watch the last presidential debate before the election. Viewers will come to their own conclusions without media commentary.
30	UNI alum will speak on her work as U. S. Ambassador to Nepal Public Relations News Release 2008:119, p.1	10/03/2008	Nancy Powell, U. S. Ambassador to Nepal will speak on "The U. S. and South Asia: Security, Politics, Economics" in Seerley Hall. Powell, a UNI alumna currently living in Kathmandu, Nepal.
31	Presentation of book on 9/11 and U. S. foreign policy will be held at UNI, Sept. 22 Public Relations News Release 2008:77, p.1	09/16/2008	Derek Chollet will present his new book, "America Between the Wars: From 11/9 to 9/11: The Misunderstood Years Between the Fall of the Berlin Wall and the Start of the War on Terror," in Seerley Hall.
32	UNI presents Constitution Day lecture Public Relations News Release 2008:54, p.1	09/08/2008	Jules Lobel, J. D., vice president of the Center for Constitutional Rights and professor of law at the University of Pittsburg will speak in the John Deere Auditorium. A reception and book signing will follow the presentation.
33	"Russia and Georgia: Recklessness or ?' Topic for UNI "News Talk' program Sept. 6 Public Relations News Release 2008:34, p.1	08/29/2008	Professor Dhirendra Vajpeyi will be the discussion leader for the "News Talk," conflict between Georgia and Russia over South Ossetia. "News Talk" is a series that provides an opportunity to discuss the news of the day from newspapers.
34	Harvard professor on government and the press to deliver Hoxie Lecture at UNI Public Relations News Release 2007:529, p.1	03/28/2008	"The Press and the Voters: A Look at the 2008 Presidential Primaries" will be presented by Thomas Patterson April 3.
35	Chuck and Barbara Grassley to establish endowed professorship at UNI Public Relations News Release 2007:515, p.1	03/21/2008	UNI has received an endowment for a professorship from Chuck and Barbara Grassley.
36	News Talk explores forms of leadership Northern Iowan 105:42, p.1	03/10/2008	University Book and Supply hosts "News Talk". The group encourages discussion and reading about the news; resulting in a more educated and informed public; photo.
37	New Iraq War forum proposed Northern Iowan 104:36, p.1	02/19/2008	Three UNI students and veterans of the Iraq War are trying to sponsor another discussion on the war. They are planning on bringing the Vets For Freedom National Bus Tour to UNI in March; photo.
38	Panther Portraits Northern Iowan 104:33, p.11	02/08/2008	Campus scenes; photo.
39	Iowans can impact the Middle East Northern Iowan 104:10, p.1	09/28/2007	James Zogby lecture entitled, "The Mess We're In: How the U.S. Leaders have Failed Us in the Middle East and What You Can Do", was presented in Maucker Union; photo.
40	Lecture on U.S. and Middle East relations on September 24 Public Relations News Release 2007:167, p.1	09/19/2007	James Zogby will be presenting a lecture September 24.
41	Lecture regarding Middle East Northern Iowan 104:7, p.8	09/18/2007	Students, faculty, and staff encouraged to attend a lecture on the Middle East; photo.
42	UNI Department of Political Science awards scholarships Public Relations News Release 2007:8, p.1	06/06/2007	Three students received scholarships through the Department of Political Science.
43	New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson to speak on Darfur conflict at UNI Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	04/13/2007	Bill Richardson will be presenting "Darfur, Diplomacy and American Foreign Policy" Friday, April 20.
44	UNI hosting Middle East expert Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	11/07/2006	Biographical profile of As'ad Abu Khalil.
45	"Congress, the President, and the Balance of Power" topic for UNI Constitution Day Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	09/14/2006	Former U.S. representatives Sam Coppersmith and Manuel Lujan will discuss "Congress, the President, and the Balance of Power."
46	UNI to host White Ribbon lecture against violence against women Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	02/17/2006	"Beyond 'But We Were Both Drinking!': The Ethics of Sexual Consent" will be the title of a lecture about sex and justice as a part of the White Ribbon Campaign to end violence against women.
47	Tuesday, Jan. 31 Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	01/30/2006	2006 Gordon Hoxie Lecture will take place with John Mueller speaking on "The Presidency, Public Opinion and War."
48	Lecture at UNI to discuss U.S. presidency and war Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	01/24/2006	John Mueller will present "The Presidency, Public Opinion and War," at the annual R. Gordon Hoxie Lecture.
49	Tuesday, Sept. 27 Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	09/26/2005	Panel discussion on future of U. S. Supreme Court will be held; Iowa Business Council will present "Early Childhood Development/Education Awareness Conference".
50	Panel discussion about Supreme Court at UNI Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	09/21/2005	Panel discussion on "Nomination, Confirmation, and the Future of the U. S. Supreme Court" will take place on Sept. 27.
51	UNI Department of Political Science awards scholarships for 2005-2006 Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	04/28/2005	Four students received scholarships.
52	'Enclosure and Exclusion: The Invention of Private Property' lecture to take place Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	04/08/2005	Ana Kogl will present her research on private property during lecture.
53	Morality and religion discussed through politics Northern Iowan 101:25, p.7	11/23/2004	UNI-ACLU, the Department of Political Science, and the Women's Studies program host a forum regarding morality and the recent Presidential election.
54	UNI professors to speak about implications of 2004 elections Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	11/04/2004	Will discuss impact of Bush re-election on social and economic policies, courts, Congress and foreign policy.
55	Leach at UNI to discuss war on terrorism Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	02/20/2004	Jim Leach will give the inaugural address, "Progress in the War on Terrorism," for the Center for International Peace & Security Studies on Monday, February 23.
56	Rep. Leach to visit UNI to discuss war on terrorism Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	02/12/2004	Rep. Leach's address will be the inaugural address for the new Center for International and Security Studies.
57	UNI launches state and local government program Public Relations News Release 88:2, p.1	01/12/2004	Program will give students a chance to interact with state and local government officials.
58	Renowned journalist to visit UNI Jan. 15 to discuss weapons of mass destruction Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	01/08/2004	Martin Schramm will speak in Schindler Education Center.
59	UNI Department of Political Science offers mock caucus Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	11/25/2003	Participants will review the purpose of the caucus system with their party representatives.
60	Get to know your professors: Michael J. Licari Northern Iowan 100:14, p.9	10/17/2003	Profile of political science professor Michael J. Licari; photo.
61	Austrian consul general to speak at UNI Public Relations News Release 2002:465, p.1	04/14/2003	Elisabeth Kehrer will talk on about Europe and the current conflict with Iraq, the European Union and its relationship with the United States on April 21.
62	Executive director of Amnesty International brings human rights message to UNI Public Relations News Release 2002:433, p.1	04/03/2003	William F. Schulz will talk about "Current Issues in Human Rights" on April 14.
63	UNI to host panel discussion on war in Iraq Public Relations News Release 2002:426, p.1	04/02/2003	Faculty will form panel to talk about the United Nations, government opinion around the globe and U. S. foreign policy with respect to the war in Iraq.
64	Board of Regents meeting at the University of Iowa Jan. 15-16 Public Relations News Release 2002:271, p.1	01/13/2003	Docket issues for the Board of Regents meeting are listed.
65	'Legal and Ethical Issues in Stem Cell Research and Cloning' topic for UNI conference Public Relations News Release 0:368, p.1	03/20/2002	Conference to be held March 26; David Orentlicher to serve as keynote speaker.
66	UNI Department of Political Science awards scholarships Public Relations News Release 2007:8, p.1	06/04/2001	List of students who won scholarships is given.
67	Students upset by professor's dismissal Northern Iowan 97:49, p.1	04/06/2001	Dennis Damon, political science instructor, will be let go at the end of the 2000-2001 school year; photo.
68	Rebuilding Civic Society topic as University of Northern Iowa Millennium Lecture Series resumes Sept. 6 Public Relations News Release 2000:50, p.1	08/30/2000	UNI lecture series will start with Professor Tom Rice.
69	Media Advisory: UNI political experts list Public Relations News Release 2000:44, p.1	08/23/2000	List of UNI experts in governmental, national, and international politics.
70	University of Northern Iowa hosts political science conference, lecturer Public Relations News Release 1999:97, p.1	10/22/1999	Fred Greenstein will speak at the annual Iowa Political Science Conference on Saturday, November 6.
71	Interim dean, new department heads and directors begin work this fall at the University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1999:35, p.1	09/07/1999	UNI has seven new or acting department heads, an interim dean in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, and a new director of teacher education who have begun work this semester; list and brief profiles.
72	New faces at UNI Northern Iowa Today 28:1, p.8	09/01/1999	Short biographical sketches of new administrative appointees.
73	People to know: Dennis Damon; low profile professor with high profile history Northern Iowan 95:31, p.10	01/26/1999	Profile of political science professor Dennis Damon; photo.
74	Gov. Terry Branstad will speak at the University of Northern Iowa Dec. 3 Public Relations News Release 1997:131, p.1	11/25/1997	Governor Terry Branstad will speak about education in Seerley Hall. Event is sponsored by Department of Political Science.
75	Faculty profile: Think, think! Northern Iowa Today 81:1, p.12	07/01/1997	Biographical profile of political science professor Tom Lindsay; photo.
76	Political science students get first hand experience Campus News Network 7:15, p.2	03/24/1997	Julie Bundt's class joined interest groups and political campaigns as a form of experiential learning.
77	Campaigning creates awareness; students required to participate in politics Northern Iowan 93:22, p.3	11/15/1996	Students get involved with politics in Julie Bundt's "Introduction to American Politics" class.
78	R. Gordon Hoxie receives honor of endowed professorship for UNI Northern Iowan 92:54, p.2	04/30/1996	Hoxie presents address on American presidency; photo.
79	Popular professor's contract not renewed; students start petition Northern Iowan 92:24, p.1	11/17/1995	Jeremy Lewis will not be awarded tenure; students upset.
80	University of Northern Iowa students selected to attend the 26th Annual Symposium on Capitol Hill Public Relations News Release 1994:458, p.1	05/10/1995	Three UNI students chosen to attend the Annual Symposium in Washington, D. C.
81	Law, city administrators panel to be featured Monday, September 26 on Robinson Lectureship Series on university of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1994:66, p.1	09/21/1994	Robinson Lecture Series to focus on careers in law and public service.
82	University of Northern Iowa students participated in the Center for the Study of the Presidency Student Symposium Public Relations News Release 0:571, p.1	05/12/1994	UNI students took part in symposium in Washington D.C.
83	Some things need to be left for next year Northern Iowan 90:58, p.7	05/06/1994	His will to UNI.
84	For a few, summer has been a moving experience Campus News Network 4:1, p.1	08/30/1993	Several offices were relocated over the summer.
85	Political Science Department announces new classes Northern Iowan 88:19, p.1	11/05/1991	New courses are part of curricular revision.
86	Secretary charged with embezzlement; Political Science employee accused of stealing over $50,000 Northern Iowan 87:45, p.1	03/12/1991	Catherine Brown charged after investigation.
87	University of Northern Iowa uncovers alleged embezzlement Public Relations News Release 1990:404, p.1	03/08/1991	UNI officials uncovered an embezzlement scheme from a fund administered through the Department of Political Science.
88	Grant Price to deliver lecture on "the media and local government" Thursday (May 3) at University of Northern Iowa. Public Relations News Release 1989:598, p.1	04/26/1990	Grant Price, retired vice president of news at KWWL-TV in Waterloo will deliver a lecture on "The Media and Local Government."
89	Austrian Consul General to speak on his country's perspective of changes in Eastern Europe Friday (Jan. 19) Public Relations News Release 1989:343, p.1	01/15/1990	The Consul General of Austria visits Maucker Union to speak on Austria's views on the political climate of Eastern Europe. Consul General Coreth presents Professor Jurgen Koppensteiner with the Cross of the Order of Merit.
90	University of Northern Iowa to host presentation on 'The United States, Europe and German reunification,' Friday (April 21.) Public Relations News Release 1988:426, p.1	04/17/1989	Hanswolf Haunhorst, the editor of Focus Magazine for the NATO Forces in Germany, will be the guest lecturer. Haunhorst has been a newspaper and radio correspondent in numerous cities across Europe. He has also worked for several U.S. government agencies.
91	Poli-sci to share ideas and research Northern Iowan 85:17, p.8	10/25/1988	Iowa political scientists will meet at UNI.
92	Department heads named Northern Iowan 85:4, p.5	09/09/1988	Professor Vajpeyi will head Political Science; John Johnson will head History; Ruth Anderson will head Social Work.
93	Regents reports; budget OK'd Northern Iowan 84:60, p.3	06/10/1988	Winston Burt will head Affirmative Action; David Else will head PLS; John Johnson will head History Department; Dhirendra Vajpeyi will head Political Science Department; Jonathon Lu will be acting head of Geography Department.
94	What's Up Northern Iowan 84:34, p.4	02/02/1988	Meetings and activities.
95	Dukakis to be featured Northern Iowan 84:23, p.9	11/13/1987	Will appear on satellite link.
96	First lecture of Northern Iowa's Political Science Lecture Series, Nov. 19 Public Relations News Release 1987:135, p.1	11/13/1987	Professor Dhirendra Vajpeyi conducts the first presentation of the Political Science Lecture Series in Sabin Hall. Vajpeyi speaks on the role of Islam in shaping the political systems of India.
97	Visiting scholar at the University of Northern Iowa to speak on China's attempts to modernize, Monday (Nov. 9) Public Relations News Release 1987:126, p.1	11/06/1987	The Administrative College of India's Professor Aqueil Ahmad lectures on the modernization of China in McCollum Science Hall. Ahmad's lecture is sponsored by the International Studies Office.
98	Dhirendra K. Vajpeyi Northern Iowa Today 16:1, p.3	09/01/1987	Appointed acting department head; replaces Robert Ross who is teaching full-time.
99	New appointments to faculty, staff named Northern Iowan 83:62, p.1	06/26/1987	Roland Carrillo will head Financial Aid; Dean Shoars will head Public Safety; Paul Uselding will head the School of Business; Tom Switzer will be dean of the College of Education; Dale Jackson will head Ed. Admin; Dhirendra will head Pol. Sci.
100	Finances may limit headship searches Northern Iowan 83:50, p.4	04/07/1987	Problem arises when a department head resigns as head but does not leave the faculty.