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Spring/Summer 2005 Departmental News & Announcements (see news announcement links or previous semesters below)*
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Political science graduate Sussy Bolanos (far left) was recently interviewed on local news channel KSBI 52 about her work with the Mother to Mother non-profit organization that helps disadvantaged mothers. |
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Once again, former UCO student Laura Beth Wren is seen rubbing elbows with the rich and famous. Donald Trump is testifying about the U.N. rebuilding in New York before one of Senator Coburn's committees. Laura Beth is the blond with glasses at the far left. |
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Great news for the UCO chapter of Pi Sigma
Alpha, the national political science honorary society. Dr. Jan Hardt
has been selected to receive the Best Chapter Advisor award for 2005 by the
national organization. She was recently awarded a Best Chapter Sponsor
of the Year by the university as well. In addition, the Sigma Mu Chapter (here at UCO) was once again awarded Pi Sigma Alpha's Best Chapter Award for 2005. The award comes complete with $250 and a certificate. |
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At a recent Governor's gala, UCO political science students Jonathan Stills (bottom left), Jenna Kennedy (top center left), James Henson (bottom center), Kim Roberts (top center right), and Gareshi Mahubani (bottom right) are flanked by Governor Brad Henry and First Lady Kim Henry. |
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Incoming Pi Sigma Alpha chapter president James Henson (right) and political science major Kim Roberts (right) converse with Senator John Edwards at the state Democratic convention on May 8. |
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UCO Political Science alumnus Rhonda Rudd is about to graduate from Oklahoma City University School of Law and is running for State Senate District 46. |
| Laura Halstied, graduating this semester with a Master of Arts in Political Science, has been accepted into the Oklahoma City University School of Law. | |
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Oliver Leo "Pete" Pettry III is shown here with Mayor Saundra Naiffe at the election night watch party for the Edmond Mayoral race. |
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Dr. Jan Hardt won the university-wide award as Student Organization Sponsor of the Year for her work supporting Pi Sigma Alpha. |
| Dr. Brett Sharp was awarded the Faculty Member of the Year by the UCO College of Liberal Arts. | |
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UCO Political Science graduate student Lauree Beth Stedje is serving this semester as an Intern in Lt. Governor Mary Fallin's office. |
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Oliver Leo "Pete" Pettry III is shown here with Senator Jim Inhofe at a Congressional Breakfast in Washington, DC. Pete is currently serving as an intern for the senator. |
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Former UCO student Laura Beth Wren with Director of Homeland Security Tom Ridge. |
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Political science major, Jeanette Nance has accepted a position working in Governor Brad Henry's office. Jeanette previously served as an intern in the governor's office and for his inaugural committee. |
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Pictured at left is Laura at one of the president's inauguration balls in Washington, DC. |
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