Jody Baumgartner
ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY: President Harry Truman signs the Marshall Plan
“On April 3, 1948, President Harry S. Truman signs the Economic Assistance Act, which authorized the creation of a program that would help the nations of Europe recover and rebuild after the devastation wrought by World War II. Commonly known as the Marshall Plan, it aimed to stabilize Europe economically and politically so that European nations would not be tempted by the appeal of communist parties.”
Read more at History.com: https://bit.ly/43Lm1YJ
(ENOUGH SAID…)
FRIDAY’S POLITICAL HUMOR, FROM 2008
The Onion: “Obama Win Causes Obsessed Backers To See How Empty Lives Are”
Want to get more involved in politics?
Come join the ECU College Democrats as we revive our chapter and work to elect Democrats up and down the ballot! Leadership positions are available upon application. Come join some like-minded folks and get engaged!
For more info, contact Thomas Remington, President of ECU College Democrats (remingtont23@students.ecu.edu)
GRADUATING THIS SPRING?
If you are planning on walking in the University Commencement OR the PS Department Recognition Ceremony, you MUST sign up!
Go to: https://bit.ly/3Tpijze
ONLY 224 DAYS UNTIL ELECTION DAY!
Are you registered to vote?
CLASS REGISTRATION for summer & fall begins today!
PRO-TIP: Before you start, check your Degree Works record. If you do not know how to use Degree Works, Get this file: https://bit.ly/3TuRGcl.
TODAY IS PIRATE NATION GIVES, ECU’s annual spring fundraising campaign
As you know, many students struggle to make ends meet while completing their degrees. Scholarships can have a profound impact on their chances for success and well-being, as they may allow them to work fewer hours, focus more on class work, and experience less stress.
Please consider giving to the Political Science scholarship fund: https://securelb.imodules.com/s/722/lg20/form.aspx?sid=722&gid=1&pgid=2127&dids=329.
You can also help support the Department and our students’ opportunities by giving to the Political Science Priority Fund, which can be used to support travel to conferences and other activities our faculty and students engage in: https://securelb.imodules.com/s/722/lg20/form.aspx?sid=722&gid=1&pgid=2127&dids=328.
The minimum donation is $5, and every dollar helps! We appreciate your support of the Department of Political Science!
