DEPARTMENTAL EVENTS ARCHIVE

Our Executive Secretary, Jodie Shappley (not pictured), and our former Staff Assistant, Tracy Britt (pictured above, and now working in the Dean's office)
always do a super job in helping our students and faculty, and in organizing special events for our department and college.

Current Events

State court of appeals holds oral arguments on MSU campus
Department's graduate students hold three of four officers' positions in MSU Graduate Student Association: Beth Rauhaus, PhD student, President; Braxton Stowe, MPPA student, Treasurer; Courtney Walker, MA student, Secretary.

Previous Events

2009

Undergrad Stennis, Barbour, Collins Scholars honored
Pre-Law Society honors state Supreme Court Chief Justice Bill Waller Jr.
A new department head, KC Morrison, and new faculty Kweku Ainuson and Brian Shoup, join our growing department.
Undergrads Drew Cleek, Ty Scott, and Laura Elizabeth Tate campaigned for alumnus, Parker Wiseman, Starkville mayor
Alumni Bill Rivenbark (PhD) and Parker Wiseman (BA) achieve career successes (Chapel Hill professor, Starkville mayor)
Department Graduation Ceremony, May 2, Union Ballroom, salutes all graduates, including outstanding individual accomplishments
Undergrads interning in Washington this summer: Shelley New and Lee Thorne with Senator Cochran; Laura Elizabeth Tate with Senator Wicker; Thomas Tolbert with Congressman Harper
Laura Hamm and Whitney Holliday win Spirit of State award
Departmental undergraduate and graduate students are honored by being inducted into Pi Sigma Alpha and Pi Alpha Alpha honoraries
Professor Bethany Stich is listed in a select group as an MSU Point of Pride, for being asked to join the executive board of the Mississippi Heritage Trust (entry is midway down this linked webpage)
Undergrad Laura Tate, alumnus Amy Tuck visit state leaders
Undergrad Drew Cleek elected SA Vice President
Undergrad Joshua Bryant's column reflects on college life
Alumnus Ben Needham is named MSU Young Alumnus of the Year. He also serves on the Stennis Institute's Advisory Board.
Alumni Amy Tuck, Aaron Rice, student Whitney Holliday pictured in Alumnus magazine, pages 5, 13-15, 25 (pdf pages 7, 15-17, 27).
Undergrads Holliday, Hamm, others attend President Obama inauguration in Washington D.C., sponsored by Stennis-Montgomery Association.

2008

Professor Bethany Stich's railroad transportation research is recognized for its service to state's economic development
The Mississippi Court of Appeals will hear two criminal cases beginning at 1:30 PM on November 19 in the Hunter Henry Center. Our students are invited to this public event, sponsored by the Pre-Law Society.
Undergrad Holliday provides feedback to MSU President Keenum
Departmental picnic- in front of Bowen- all of our students and faculty invited- Tuesday, November 11, 4:00, finalized date and time
Alumni Bill Gillon and Adrienne Pakis-Gillon give career advice to our students. You are invited to his speech Friday, October 31, 11 AM in room 401 of Griffis Hall. MSU honored their service.
Former U.S. Congressman and financier Barry Goldwater, Jr., speaks on Thursday, October 30, beginning at 3:00 pm in the Libraries' John Grisham Room.
Stennis Scholars Whitney Holliday elected Miss MSU, Anna Rush is Sophomore Maid.
Undergrad Stennis, Barbour, Collins Scholars honored
Former Secretary of State Colin Powell provides lessons on leadership
Professors Mary McThomas and Whit Waide lead university observance of Constitution Day
Undergrad Douglas Ansel of Starkville wins research award
Professor David Breaux appointed to MSU Presidential Search Advisory Committee
Undergrad alumnus Joey Beachum wins first prize nationally on Jeopardy's College Championship. He is listed first as MSU's alumni Points of Pride.
Professor Bethany Stich named to prestigious Mississippi Heritage Trust board
Department Graduation Ceremony, May 3, Union Ballroom, salutes all graduates, including outstanding individual accomplishments
Students inducted into Pi Alpha Alpha and Pi Sigma Alpha honoraries
Our students networking in Washington D.C. on Stennis Montgomery Association trip
Undergrad Aaron Rice featured in MSU Annual Report (see pages 15, 40)
Undergrad Joey Beachum inducted into Society of Scholars, competing in Jeopardy program
Distinguished Jurist Day, March 25, honors Judge Elizabeth Pollard Hines, Michigan District Court, District 15, Ann Arbor. Newspaper coverage of the event occurred.
BA alumni Starling, Wiseman excel at law school
Undergrad majors serving in top SA positions: Phillip Bass is Election Commissioner, Braxton Stowe is unopposed for Vice President, and Whitney Holliday is unopposed for Secretary. A group picture is available.
Senior AF intelligence officer stresses importance of political science education
Author Andy Taggart provides insights into Mississippi politics
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Scalia talks with students

2007

Alumnus Jenny Reeves Manley is commercement speaker; read her advice to graduates.
Incoming and graduating undergraduate scholars recognized by university
Pi Sigma Alpha Fall undergraduate student induction
Agriculture commissioner debate set at MSU
Alumnus Amy Tuck named MSU presidential special assistant
Gubernatorial debate hosted by Stennis-Montgomery Association- Thursday, October 4, 7 PM in Lee Hall (doors open at 6)
College "Vision" publication recognition- student Shelley New is a member of Dean's Student Advisory Council; alumnus Bill Gillon is a member of college Advisory and Development Council
MSU observes Constitution Day
Defense Intelligence Agency official speaks on Globalization and the Shaping of Leaders, Friday, Sept. 21, 3 PM, in the Forum Room of Griffis Hall
Amy Tuck named college alumnus of the year
Undergrads Shelbie Gordon and Chrystle Morman in Day One leadership program
Undergrad Shelley New and alumnus Jenny Manley participate in a Stennis Center for Public Service program
Department's Graduation Ceremony Highlights
Stennis Alumnus Michelle Barlow, Congressman Wicker's Chief of Staff, speaks at MUW event
P.S. grad John Rush named MSU Vice Presidenct
Undergrad majors were inducted into the Pi Sigma Alpha spring ceremony. National election scholar, Susan MacManus, was the guest speaker. A brief bio about her is available. She also gave a public speech, which compared presidential elections to reality television.
Undergrads Joshua Burnett and Aaron Rice win Montgomery Leadership Awards. Pictures and info are available here.
Alumni Jenny Reeves Manley and Sid Salter profiled in MSU Annual Report
Pi Alpha Alpha Spring induction ceremony
Undergrad Aaron Rice named Truman Scholar
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks on environmental issues
Russian military leader speaks with MSU students
Pre-Law Society Distinguished Jurist Program Honors Chief Judge of Mississippi Court of Appeals, Judge Leslie King
Anita Hill of Supreme Court Justice Thomas' Controversy Speaks
Professor Wall wins university's outstanding advising award
Professor Shaffer's book on Black Caucuses in Southern State Legislatures wins V.O. Key Award
Global Leadership Program Offers Student Trips Abroad
Former Congressman Mike Espy Speaks at Martin Luther King event

2006

Iraqi veteran William Brooks meets national leaders while recovering from war injuries (these are pics from 2005)
Alumnus and Lieutenant Governor, Amy Tuck, is commencement speaker
SA Vice President Weiskopf delivers on campaign promise
Undergrads inducted into Pi Sigma Alpha
Undergraduate scholarship holders honored at MSU
PhD student and MPPA alumnus Andrew Rendon heads MSU Montgomery Center for America's Veterans
Political science undergrads Love, Rice, and Weiskopf are Student Association leaders
Undergrad Aaron Rice leads ceremony remembering 9-11 attack. Rice is also on the board of MSU's Sonny Montgomery Chapter of the Appalachian Leadership Honors Program.
Department's Graduation Ceremony Highlights
Congressman Sonny Montgomery remembered by Ed Sanders
Undergrad L.R. Love assumes SA Presidency and outlines goals
Undergrad Lee Weiskopf gets bill passed legislature
Undergrad Lyle Wert opposes Sunday liquor sales issue
Undergrads honored by Pi Sigma Alpha honorary
Pi Alpha Alpha honors MPPA students and public officials
Undergrad Clay Taylor comments on House Speaker's race
Tonya Thornton-Neaves wins university level award
Political science students win important awards
Undergrads in Stennis-Montgomery Association visit Washington D.C.
Pre-law society honors distinguished jurist, Rhode Island supreme court chief justice
Undergrad Aaron Rice elected SA Attorney General in runoff
Undergrad J.R. Love elected SA President
Undergrad Lee Weiskopf elected unopposed as SA Vice President
Undergrad Elisha Blades elected unopposed as senior class president
Alumnus Eddie French has a new co-authored book out, Managing America's Small Communities: People, Politics, and Performance
National analyst Charles Cook talks about politics

2005

Incoming and senior Stennis, Barbour, and Collins Scholars honored
Alumnus Byron Price, an Assistant Professor at Rutgers University, is the Editor-in-Chief of Journal of Public Management and Social Policy. His new book is on prison privatization.
Professors', student's book on southern black caucuses published
Senate Education Committee chair leads Collins speaker series
Pi Sigma Alpha, Public Service Scholars events held
Political science professors, student comment on Supreme Court nomination
MPPA Program Wins Re-Accreditation
Retired Supreme Court justice Lenore Prather highlights Constitution Day
Undergrad Elisha Blades chosen Student Association Chief of Staff
P.S. Undergrads Rice, Brooks recovering from Iraq war injuries. Another story on Rice's recovery and goals.
P.S. Undergrads Blades, Rice, Sanders, and Stevens interning this summer in Washington D.C.
Stennis Institute Promotes Executive Leadership Skills
Department graduation ceremony highlights
Alumnus Scott Ross wins Democratic primary for West Point mayor, and wins the general election
Alumnus Jonathan Amacker has guest editorial about the London terrorist attack
Alumnus Page Austin works in White House (see page 17 of Spring 2005 Alumnus magazine)
Pi Alpha Alpha spring induction honors Secretary of State Eric Clark and 13 students
Spring events: Pi Sigma Alpha ceremony, Barbour Scholarship applications due, department picnic held
Stennis Scholar Aaron Rice Injured in Iraq
Undergrad Ed Sanders profiled in Tupelo newspaper
2005 Distinguished Jurist Ceremony Honors U.S. District Judge Keith Starrett
Grad student attends international conference
University and community mourn passing of Professor Tryman. View newspaper article, editorial, and Reflector article. A student offers a tribute to Professor Tryman. The funeral has been held.
PhD Program Boasts Student Accomplishments
Accredited MPPA Program Introduces New Courses and Concentrations
Women's Health Scholar, Dr. Sered, Visits MSU
Undergrads Attend Bush Inauguration
Undergrad Clare Bass wins Dickerson Scholarship
Undergrads Honored by College of Arts and Sciences

2004

Undergrads Attend International Conferences
Undergrads Excel at 2004 Southern Regional UN Conference
Check out our first MPPA Newsletter
Check out our first departmental newsletter
Bowen Hall rededication ceremony, October 30, 2004
Pi Sigma Alpha induction ceremony
Southern politics and culture scholar speaking
Alumnus Roy Ruby honored
State party chairs, Dowdy and Herring, visit MSU as Collins lecturers
Undergrads make Gender Studies presentation
Public Service Awards Ceremony honors undergrad majors
Students Elected to Student Association Senate
Undergrad Sanders is a guest Editorial Columnist
Edward Sanders named national Reagan Scholar
Scholar on Russian foreign policy lectures
Mississippi Poll results from Political Analysis class now available
Department's Graduation Ceremony held
Pi Sigma Alpha, Spring 2004 induction
Undergrads and alumnus honored; Society of Scholars and UNC Chapel Hill awards
MPPA and Doctoral students inducted into Pi Alpha Alpha
Public administration Doctoral students dominate research conference
Undergraduates receive numerous honors
Undergrads Buffum, Cooper, Miles, England, Grant inducted into Phi Kappa Phi
Undergraduate Barbour Scholars meet with the Governor
Undergrad Jeremy England new SA Vice President
Women's Study Program for Spring 2004
Students are Invited to Attend Political Party Events
Distinguished Jurist Ceremony Honors Mary Libby Payne
P.S. Undergrads Visit Washington through Stennis-Montgomery Association
British Consul General speaks to our students
Alumnus and newspaper editor, Sid Salter, named MSU top alumnus
Undergraduate Smith Lilley Wins National Mitchell Scholarship
Welcome to the 2004 Mississippi Model Security Council
Martin Luther King III speaks at MSU
Undergraduate Clare Bass quoted in Tupelo newspaper about Iowa caucus results
Grad student Nyerere Tryman quoted in Clarion-Ledger regarding national student leadership conference
Political science sponsors free speech concert
Congressman Pickering, Other Political Leaders Highlight Martin Luther King event

2003

Wendy Huff, Parker Smythe inducted into Society of Scholars
Doctoral student Fred White quoted in Clarion-Ledger newspaper
Undergrads attend Southern Regional Model UN in Atlanta, win awards (MSU news story on awards)
LaShonda M. Stewart Wins Prestigious Fellowship
SA President Josh Blades, other P.S. majors Back Memorial for former Congressman Montgomery
Students visit Washington D.C. as members of Stennis-Montgomery Association.
Clynch Appointed to National Accreditation Commission
Britton is 2003-2004 Women's Studies Program Chair
Undergrad Edward Sanders Featured on Fox News Website
Columnist Bill Minor speaks on Mississippi politics
Internship workshop sponsored by Stennis-Montgomery Association
NAACP Unity Banquet features state Treasurer candidate Gary Anderson
Undergraduate scholars ceremony and picnic held
Gubernatorial and Attorney General Debates/Forums held for MSU students
Political Scientists to Honor Former Congressman Montgomery
Barbara Patrick Wins Prestigious Fellowship
New Stennis, Barbour Scholars named
Students honored by Phi Kappa Phi
Department Graduation Ceremony, May 10, 9 AM, Union Small Auditorium
Undergrad Josh Blades new Student Association President
Pi Alpha Alpha induction, April 25, 2003
Pi Sigma Alpha induction, Friday, April 11, noon, President's reception room, Humphrey Coliseum
Former Congressmen Visit Classes
Undergrads Jennifer Phillips, Parker Wiseman, Nyerere Tryman, Sara Peters Win National Honors
Undergrad Parker Wiseman honored by state legislature
Distinguished Jurist Ceremony
Former governor William Winter, architect of the landmark 1982 Education Reform Act, is the Morris Collins speaker
Undergrad Jennifer Phillips named Truman Finalist, Truman Scholar
College Republicans host dinner with gubernatorial candidate Haley Barbour and Lieutenant Governor Amy Tuck
State Senator Blackmon's visit, sponsored by the Black Student Alliance and the MSU Chapter of the NAACP
French UN Advisor Speaks
College Democrats host dinner with former congressman and U.S. agriculture secretary Mike Espy.
Affirmative Action forum includes Professor Tryman as panelist
2003 Mississippi Model Security Council
Wayne Weidie, Congressional aide, journalist, alumnus speaks
Collins Speaker Series: Glenn McCullough, TVA Chairman

2002

Departmental Christmas Lunch and Party, Monday, December 9, 11:30 AM, BE115, Students and Faculty Invited
Undergraduates Participate in Southern Regional Model UN conference
Students Cresswell, Peters Honored by Society of Scholars
Department Picnic, free food, drink, all students invited. Friday, November 1, 3 PM, Drill field.
State legislators meet with students in IMPACT Mississippi.
Congressman Shows Visits MSU
Senate historian speaks to students
Tenure-track faculty position available
Prominent editor and columnist Sid Salter visits with students
Congressman Pickering campaign event
2002 Public Service Awards ceremony
Iraq speech by Richard Mills, the Political Advisor at the U.S. Mission to the UN
Travis' Grant Aids Teachers' Knowledge of Japan
Undergraduates Tryman, Ryals, and Smith win posts in SA Cabinet
Department Graduation Ceremony, Saturday morning, May 11.
Professor Tryman co-authors encyclopedia on Malcolm X
Undergraduate Scholarships awarded
Pi Alpha Alpha, George Verrall speaker, April 19, noon, Coliseum, President's Reception Room
Pre-Law Society honors Chief Justice Pittman
Pi Sigma Alpha, Sid Salter speaker, April 12, noon, library 4th floor conference room
Wiseman, Peters, Cresswell win student elections
Haley Barbour reception, Barbour Scholarship fundraiser. Saturday, April 6, 10 AM in the John Grisham Room of the Library.
Undergrads Visit Washington D.C. Check out pictures of our students in the nation's capital
Wiseman, Cresswell named Truman Finalists
First African-American state Supreme Court justice speaks
2002 Mississippi Model Security Council Program
A tribute to Senator Stennis by David Dallas
Media coverage of September 11 terrorist events, lecture by producer of "60 minutes"

2001

Alumnus, Senator Cochran Aide honored
Department Picnic
Internship Programs
Upcoming programs on Diversity and Islam
Judge William Alsup speech
Voter Registration Programs (Impact Mississippi)
2001 Public Service Scholars Program
Lieutenant Governor Amy Tuck speech as the Collins Speaker
Civil rights leader James Meredith speech
Congressman Pickering's town meeting on terrorism
Alumni survive terrorist attack
Stennis Alumni Honor Senator Stennis' memory
Undergraduate Sarah Ward's research extensively cited in Columbus newspaper.
Departmental Graduation Ceremony, 2001
Undergraduate Tamikia Carr's television interview
Undergraduate and graduate student honoraries induct students
Students win prestigious 2001 PMI awards.
Electoral College speech.
RNC former chair, Haley Barbour, speaks
2001 Distinguished Jurist Award
PhD students publish journal articles, win convention awards
Undergraduates Parker Wiseman, Bandon Jolly win SA elections
Undergrad Jenny Reeves is honored by USA Today.
Alumnus Amy Marquez is commended for Promote the Vote national award.
Model UN Week
Vicksburg Mayor Collins Speaker

2000

1999

Mike Espy luncheon
Legacy of Leadership on Capitol Hill, November 1999
Departmental student-faculty picnic
The 1999 Public Service Awards Ceremony
GTR Political Rally at AgriCenter Fair, August 28, 1999
Undergrads quoted in Alumnus article on the Honors Program
Departmental Graduation Ceremony, May 1999
Pi Alpha Alpha Program, April 30, 1999, Friday noon in Union Dining Room
Jesse Jackson, Dept. Picnic, Lieut. Gov. Debate
Distinguished Jurist Program, April 20, 1999
Noted war historian, Stephen Ambrose, lectures college, April 15, 1999
Mississippi Model UN Security Council, Feb. 11-13, 1999
Stennis Lecture by Dr. Richard Kearney, February 4, 1999

1998

1997

Presidential Management Internship awards, Fall 1997