We are proud to announce that ECU Political Science Alum, Laurena Grisette (BS Political Science, second major in Multidisciplinary Studies: Security Studies, May 2018) graduated from the University of North Carolina School of Law in May 2021!

Troy Nance (ECU Political Science Alum (BA Political Science, second major in  Multidisciplinary Studies: Security Studies, May 2018) and Henna Schafer (ECU BS in Communication, July 2017) were in a trial advocacy class together at the University of Akron’s School of Law.

They both graduated in spring 2021.  Congratulations to these two awesome Pirate Zips!

We are proud to announce that ECU Political Science Alum, Troy Nance (BA Political Science, second major Multidisciplinary Studies: Security Studies, May 2018) graduated from The University of Akron School of Law in May 2021!

U of A Law posted the following about Troy’s future plans: North Carolina native Troy Nance is relocating to Northeast Ohio after his time at Akron Law, “After being here 3 years and seeing all that Northeast Ohio has to offer, my wife and I are staying here a little while longer! In my free time this summer while studying for the bar, you can find me going on walks with our new puppy, Bella and playing tennis!” During his time in law school, Troy completed 250 pro bono service hours volunteering with the Akron Municipal Court, local campaigns, and food banks. Troy also served as a mediator during his time in law school. His favorite memory was putting on his final trial for Trial Advocacy 1, and he also served as a 2L and 3L Class Representative for the SBA, a member of the Legal Animal Defense Fund, and Treasurer of the Moot Court Honor Society. After taking the bar in July, Troy will be returning to work as a Judicial Attorney for the Honorable Ron Cable ’00 at Akron Municipal Court.

“Memorial Day…observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Memorial Day 2021 will occur on Monday, May 31.

“Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War…. By the late 1860s, Americans in various towns and cities had begun holding springtime tributes to these countless fallen soldiers, decorating their graves with flowers and reciting prayers.

“Memorial Day became an official federal holiday in 1971.”

From https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/memorial-day-history

“In an effort to help cover costs for working families, President Joe Biden rolled out his child-care plan Wednesday allowing all American parents to drop their kids off at the White House between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. “Starting today, you can drop your tykes right off at the front gate, where a senior adviser will check your child in and escort them to the West Wing,” said Biden, who touted the new program as a convenient centralized location for families from the Mid-Atlantic, Southeastern, and Midwest regions, as well as only a short drive away for those living in the West and Southwest.

“We understand how hard it is to be a working parent, so please feel free to bring them down. We’ve allocated over $200 billion for pudding cups, crayons, and dodgeballs for kids of all ages to enjoy. They can explore the Roosevelt Room and dig in the Rose Garden. The White House chef is currently preparing 700,000 PB&Js, so let us know if your child has a nut allergy. But please be warned, if your child does not behave, we will not hesitate to send them to the Guantánamo Bay detention camp.”

“At press time, Biden added that all children who had not been picked up by 5:30 p.m. would be made wards of the Department of Health and Human Services.”

(From https://politics.theonion.com/biden-s-child-care-plan-to-allow-all-american-parents-t-1846781784)

A hearty CONGRATULATIONS to Political Science graduate Peyton Paschke, who also majored in French Language, for acceptance in Brandeis University Law!

Yesterday, the Dept. of Political Science’s work with the Center for Leadership and Civic Engagement, Intercultural Affairs and Student Involvement & Leadership was recognized with a “Lead with Passion Award.”

The award highlighted Dr. Cook’s work in various capacities with the Center for Leadership and Civic Engagement and the Department’s support of many of its activities. Thank everyone who has participated in their programs including Citizen’s U, Constitution Day, Leadership Studies, election events and voter turnout activities.

Dr. Brad Lockerbie served as chair and discussant on the “Consequences of Framing on Public Perception for the Race, Class, and Ethnicity Division” at the Annual Meeting of the Midwest Political Science Association in April. This conference is considered to be the one of the finest conferences every year for political scientists.

Dr. Kassab – from the island of St. Kitts, was featured on WITN news on Thursday speaking about the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian war.

Check it out: https://www.witn.com/2021/05/13/ecu-professor-explains-current-violence-in-middle-east/

FYI: Summer 2021 classes begin next week:

• Summer I classes start Monday, May 17 and run through Tuesday, June 22.
• Summer II classes start Thursday, June 24 and run through Friday, July 30.
• The 11-Week Summer Session classes start Monday, May 17 and run through Friday, July 30.