News and Events

Political Science master's alumna
is first lady's new chief of staff

Jacke Norris, who earned an M.A. in political science from ISU in August 2008, has been named chief of staff for First Lady Michelle Obama. More

Axworthy gives Manatt-Phelps Lecture

Lloyd Axworthy, president of The University of Winnipeg, gave the Manatt-Phelps Lecture in Political Science on October 30 at Iowa State. Axworthy (above, center) is pictured with Ambassador Charles Manatt and Kathleen Manatt. Axworthy, a prominent Canadian politician and statesman from Manitoba, spoke on "A Canadian Conversation with the New U.S. President." He is best known for having served as Minister of Foreign Affairs under Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chretien. He is a member of the Commission on Legal Empowerment of the Poor, the first global initiative to focus specifically on the link between exclusion, poverty and law.

Greta Johnson appointed to State Board of Regents

Iowa Gov. Chet Culver appoints political science major Greta Johnson to State Board of Regents. More

William Angrick recipient of Ink Public Service Award

William P. Angrick II, citizen's aide/ombudsman for the State of Iowa, has been named the 2008 Dwight Ink Public Service Award Winner by the Iowa State's Public Policy and Administration Program. More

Political science major receives LAS international student award

It's almost easier to list the countries that Jessica Maves hasn't been to while an Iowa State student. One professor described the senior as the student "with the most frequent flyer miles" on campus. In her four years at Iowa State, Maves has participated in four separate study abroad programs and she has been recognized for her international work with the 2008 LAS Student International Excellence Award. More

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Upcoming Events

Brown Bag presentations

Brown Bag presentations are given by the Department of Political Science faculty, students and guest speakers on subjects that are relevant to current political events and public policies in the world today.

All presentations are open to the public and lunch is provided in 510 Ross Hall beginning at noon.

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Awards

Barron Awards

Political science majors have been a fixture in receiving the ISU Alumni Association's Wallace E Barron All-University Senior Award. Rohini Ramnath (pictured) is the latest recipient of the award which recognizes outstanding seniors who display high character, outstanding achievement in academics and university/community activities, and promise for continuing these exemplary qualities as alumni. No more than 5 seniors campus-wide are selected for the award.

Past Recipients
2007: Rohini Ramnath
2006: Tony Borich
Angela Groh
2005: Basil Mahayni
2004: Leia Guccione
2001: Chad Harris
2000: Paxton Williams

2008 Faculty and Student Awards Announced

Awards and scholarships were handed out by the Department of Political Science in April 2008 to faculty, graduate students and undergraduate majors. More

Department Highlights

Check out the undergraduate and graduate highlights. More