2006-2007 Departmental News & Announcements

(see news announcement links for previous semesters below)*

 

Troy Powell, who received both his bachelor and masters from the UCO Political Science Department, was recently named the new City Manager for the City of Claremore, OK!
   

UCO political science graduate student Jennifer Brock was recently honored by the full Senate. Senator Ron Justice presented her with a special citation after she was named the University of Central Oklahoma’s Outstanding Graduate Student in Public Affairs for 2006. Brock has also been nominated for the UCO 2006 Mary Elizabeth Morelli Liberal Arts Outstanding Graduate award.  Brock was also singled out for another honor, winning the UCO chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha, the National Political Science Honor Society’s outstanding research paper award for 2006, an award she also won in 2005.
   

On Saturday, April 15, 2006, Rhonda Rudd, UCO political science graduate and Democratic candidate for the Oklahoma Senate District 46, joined the Oklahoma City Lightning Women's Football Team for their opening game of the season. She is shown here with the Oklahoma City Lightning Team Captains
   

Political science graduate student J.P. Jordan has been accepted into the University of Oklahoma College of Law.  Congratulations J.P.!
   

UCO Student Ashley Vaughn with Senator Tom Coburn

Ashley Vaughn with Senator Tom Coburn.
   

UCO Student Ashley Vaughn with Senator John Kerry

Ashley Vaughn with former presidential candidate, Senator John Kerry.
   

Political Science Major Andy Mahbubani with General Wesley Clark

Giresh (Andy) Mahbubani with former presidential candidate General Wesley Clark.
   

Photo of Katie Richey

Katie Richey, graduate student in political science, has just been accepted into the Ph.D. in Political Science program at the University of Oklahoma.  Congratulations Katie!
   

Political Science major Jonathan Still speaks along with State Treasurer Scott Meacham at the recent candlight vigil here at UCO (September 8).
   

Logo for Carl Reherman City Management Internship Program

Johnny Sandmann has just been selected to be the newest Carl Reherman City Management Intern for the City of Edmond.  The Carl Rehermen City Management Internship Program is a joint venture between the City of Edmond and the University of Central Oklahoma.
   

Thumbnail Map of Strait of Malacca

Rob Woods successfully defended his thesis on the Malacca Straits on September 9, 2005.  Congratulations! 
   

Photo of Nathan Coy on Assignment in Middle East with Thermometer Showing Air Temperature well above 140 Degrees

After serving in the Middle East for eight months straight, Political Science major Nathan Coy has signed up for a second tour of duty.  As if that weren't enough, he's continuing school work by taking CLEP and DANTES tests.
   

Katherine Harris with UCO Graduate Laura Beth Wren

UCO graduate Laura Beth Wren recently got to meet with Congressional Representative Katherine Harris in Washington, DC.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

 

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