The Political Science department was pleased to welcome Dr. Steve Wirls for a lecture entitled "Character and the Constitution in Thomas Jefferson's Thought" on Tuesday, September 29th in Meyer Library. Dr. Wirls is an associate professor of political science at Rhodes College in Memphis, TN. Filling the auditorium, we were especially happy to host Joel Slingerland, from … [Read more...] about Celebrating Character and the Constitution
A delegation from the MSU chapter of the International City/County Managers Association (ICMA) attended the annual conference of the Missouri Municipal League, September 20-23. Among the many breakout sessions attended was an informative update of the 2015 Missouri Legislative session led by attorney, Kevin O’Keefe titled, “Up Mack’s Creek: SB5 and Other Fun New Legislation.” … [Read more...] about ICMA Delegation Attends KC Conference
Congratulations to Political Science alums Kayla Jo Crider and Jay Hahn who were married on September 5th in Jefferson City. Thank you both for letting the people of Dubai know that you are proud to be associated with Missouri State University and our department. … [Read more...] about Always a PLS Major – Even on Your Honeymoon
The Political Science department welcomed Missouri Supreme Court Judge, and former Chief Justice, Laura Denvir Stith, as our featured speaker for the 2015 Alice Bartee Lecture Series on Monday September 21st. Former Missouri Governor and MSU/PLS alum, Bob Holden, introduced Judge Stith. Missouri State Supreme Court Judge Laura Denivr Stith. Governor Bob Holden with his … [Read more...] about Second Annual Alice Bartee Lecture and Dinner a Rousing Success
On September 16, 2015, Phi Alpha Delta hosted Michelle Rahman of the University of Richmond School of Law and John Benfield of Widener University Commonwealth Law School who put on a mock admissions committee meeting. Students had the opportunity to review actual law school applications (with names redacted) and observe how admissions professionals evaluate the different … [Read more...] about Pre-Law Group, Phi Alpha Delta, Conducts Mock Admissions Committee