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Political Science
The Political Science Experience at Florida Southern College: On the Move!
UPCOMING EVENTS Summer
* * * * * * * * Sophomore Wesley Davis is a Congressional intern with Rep. Bill Posey (R-Fl 15) Washington, D.C. - Summer 2012 Sophomore Wesley Davis is a Congressional intern with Rep. Bill Posey (R-Fl 15) this summer. Here are his thoughts on Politics on the Hill, life in Washington, D.C.,and the inner workings of a congressional office. Please note that you may write Wes through his blog -- he will respond! Gage Nicholas Interning with Rep. Dennis Ross R. Lakeland, Florida- Spring 2012 Gage Nicholas is a Junior Political Science major at FSC and will be interning with Rep. Dennis Ross (R-Lakeland) for the Spring 2012 semester. Gage is the second FSC student to intern with Ross. Gage's blog covers his experiences in Washington, D.C., during the Spring 2012 semester. For more information on Congressional interning, and/or interning in Washington, for political campaigns, and in law firms, please contact Internship & Pre-Law Advisor. Bruce Anderson, Associate Professor of Political Science @ randerson2@flsouthern.edu. Tina Cote-Robles Interning at The Washington Center - Spring 2012 Tina Cote-Robles is a Sophomore Political Science major at Florida Southern, with an emphasis in International Relations. Tina is currently at The Washington Center, FSC's premier affiliate in Washington DC for internships, academic courses, and leadership training. Click here for Tina's reflections on her first "on my own" experience in the nation's capitol, her internship, and the simulation in APEC (Asian Pacific Economic Cooperation) at TWC. Cynthia Navarro Interning through The Washington Center with Sen. Schumer D. New York- Spring 2012 Cynthia Navarro is a Senior Communications major at Florida Southern College, currently interning for Senator Schumer (D-NY); she is a participant in The Washington Center's Capitol Hill program. Cynthia is a George Jenkins scholar; she first became interested in going to Wasnhington for the semester after she spent a week on "Summer Odyssey" there in 2011.
* * * * * * * * Former Louisiana Governor Buddy Roemer Speaks at FSC Q&A about campaign finance reform, world trade and more hosted by FSC's College Democrats, College Republicans, and Pi Sigma Alpha, the political science honor society, on November 1, 2011. * * * * * * * * Martin Dyckman Speaks at FSC The Center for Florida History and the League of Women Voters of Polk County hosted Martin Dyckman, political journalist and author of "Reubin O'D. Askew and the Golden Age of Florida Politics" on October 18, 2011. * * * * * * * * POS major Annalise LaRoche talks about her internship * * * * * * * * Summer Odyssey 2011 - Experience Washington D.C. FSC Summer Odyssey in DC on YouTube-Christie Brugler FSC Summer Odyssey in DC on YouTube-Cynthia Navarro FSC Summer Odyssey in DC on YouTube-Katie Brugler * * * * * * * * Fall 2011 & Spring 2012 Internships Fall Internships now building - please apply before September 16th in the Political Science office. Openings for all students, regardless of class. Declared majors and minors receive first consideration. Internships in law, law enforcement, non-profit organizations, service organizations, and political offices are available. Apply now for Spring internships in Washington with Rep. Dennis Ross, Rep. Connie Mack, and Senator Bill Nelson (all are competitive). Tallahassee internships are now available for the Spring semester. See also The Washington Center for additional internship opportunities and academic training in leadership. ALL internship applications must be accompanied by an updated resume or CV, cleared and edited by Career Services. For more information, please contact Dr. R. Bruce Anderson, Associate Professor of Political Science & Pre-Law Advise * * * * * * * * Truman Scholarship Opportunity The Truman scholarship is open to to Juniors with an interest in a career in public service, and may include such career paths as education, law, medicine, scientific research, and of course, political service. An organizing session for potential applicants will be held this fall, please check out their website via the link above for more information! * * * * * * * * Charlotte Garraway Attends Hesselbein Student Leadership Summit
Charlotte Garraway (second from the right) with group members; Frances Hesselbein, President & CEO, Leader-to-Leader Institute (center); and Toshiko Inoue, Financial Advisor with AXA Equitable Life Insurance Company (left of center) * * * * * * * * FSC Student Selected to Attend the Hesselbein Student Leadership Summit Charlotte Garraway, a Political Science major and honors student (and President of Pi Sigma Alpha, the Political Science honorary), has been selected (all expenses paid) to attend the Hesselbein Student Leadership Summit July 23-26, 2011 at the University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Their materials note that she will be "Joining 50 top student leaders from across the world to learn how to be effective, ethical, and innovative leaders. Participants will work alongside distinguished mentors who will share their expertise and provide advanced leadership training. Students will emerge from the academy with the skills and experience to excel as global leaders". * * * * * * * * Congressman Connie Mack visits FSC
Left to right: Annalise LaRoche (President of the FSC College Democrats), U.S. Congressman Connie Mack, and Carlene Fogle-Miller (President of the FSC College Republicans) The College Republicans and College Democrats jointly hosted United States Congressman Connie Mack on June 9. Congressman Mack expressed his appreciation for this cooperation. "We shouldn't be fighting about Republican and Democratic ideas," he said. "We should be together, fighting for freedom."
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