Washington Center Gala

Denis Jansen

David Greene of NPR and alumna Rose Previte

 Several members of HPJ attended the annual Washington Center Gala, which raises money for the Washington Center Internship Program.  Among the attendees that helped raise money for the program were John Curiel, David Greene and Rose Previtte (alumna), Ryan Amato, Denise jansen (alumna and president of the DC alumni association), Dr. Ellen Wilson, and Dr. Alexander. 

The president of the Washington Center, Mike Smith, is also a graduate of ONU.  Dana Bash of CNN was the Master of Ceremonies.

Hayride

On Sunday of Homecoming weekend, several members of the department journeyed to the Brown Family Farm where Dorothy and her husband Rob hosted a bonfire and hayride.  There were many thrills, as the hay sled went down steep hills, not to mention over the river and through the woods, but no chills, as the weather turned out to be perfect.

Thanks to Dorothy and Rob for providing such an entertaining afternoon!

Model UN Fundraiser

The Model United Nations group used Homecoming activities to raise funds for their season.  It was no pie-in-the sky activity, but rather a pie in the face.  As can be seen from the photo, business was brisk.  The MUN students will take to the field in the spring to warm up for and then attend the MUN National Competition at the actual United Nations in New York City.

Even the profs got involved and Professor Kilgallen, and Crawford took one for the team.

Also coming soon, HPJ, Modern Languages, and ONU will sponsor a high school simulation on November 2nd.  A record number of 180 students from 13 high schools will take part this year.

Well done MUNers!

John Curiel at the Washington Center

John Curiel, seen here at the annual Washington Center Gala, is currently interning with the International Economic Development Council.  John is engaged in writing briefs, doing research, and other typical lobbying activities.  As is evident with John, Washington Center internships do not send students out to gofer coffie, and do other menial tasks, but places them in positions where they can actually do work that will give them a headstart on their career.  John has had a great year so far.  He won a Nancy McManus internship scholarship from Pi Sigma Alpha, and participated in a research program at Texas A&M University.

Well done John!

Triumph of the Alumnae: Panel Discussion

A special treat for Homecoming Week was the return to campus of three of our distinguished graduates who held a panel session on work, finding, jobs, and the value of an ONU education. 

Members of the panel included , from left to right in the top photo, are Dan Lee (Social Studies and History), Mark Schloemer (Political Science), and Kelly Morman (Political Science and Spanish).  Lee taught social studies for several years in the Cincinnati area before becoming the Assistant Principal at Ada High School.  Schloemer parlayed a Washington Center internship into a position as a personal assistant to then U.S. Senator George Voinovich, and is now working as a Regional Government Relations Manager for the Westfield Group, an insurance and financial services firm.  Morman, also an alum of the Washington Center where she interned with the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, left ONU to work with students in the Teach for America Program, and is now attending graduate school working on her MA in Public Administration at the University of Indiana.

To see what Kelly has to say about her experiences as an HPJ major click here.

Triumph of the Alumnae: Homecoming

A fearless foursome of recent graduates attended the Homecoming Parade at ONU, despite the rainy conditions.  Beginning from the left: Megan Piersol (History) is working for a lobbying firm in Washington DC while attending graduate school.  Lisa Bradley (History) is studying law at the Petit College of Law at ONU.  Kelly Morman (Political Science) is working on a Master of Public Administration at the University of Indiana.  Patti Stiger (Political Science) is working in the medical care field in Cincinatti.

It was great to see all of our distinguished grads again.  Way to not let a little rain spoil your parade!

Professor Alexander Article Published On CNN Opinion Website

 

Dr. Alexander's OpEd article "Washington (George) Got it Right" is currently available on the CNN Opinion page.  Alexander wrote that the words that Washington wrote in his farewell address when leaving the presidency, including warnings over the dangers of political parties and debt, still resonate.  The recent impasse in Congress that shut down the government, according to Alexander, demonstrates the applicablity of his assertions written more than two hundred years ago.

Well done Dr. Alexander!