On May 28th International Relations held its 2008 Honors Reception to honor and recognize the hard work and achievements of some of its students. The reception is held at the end of every spring quarter and is a great opportunity to learn more about the International Relations Honors seminar and hear International Relations students discuss the research they have done throughout the year. Before letting all who attended mingle and enjoy a catered lunch, there was a brief ceremony to give awards and discuss student research.

First, Professor Zeev Maoz, Director of International Relations and Professor Liz Zechmeister of Political Science announced the 2008 Academic Achievement Award recipients, Nicholas Schroeder and Rosemary Rawlins. Both Nicholas and Rosemary participated in the International Relations Honors Seminar and discussed their research and overall experience with the seminar.

 Professor Liz Zechmeister (left) and Rosemary Rawlins                   Professor Zeev Maoz (left) and Nicholas Schroeder

Professor Maoz then announced the recipient of the 2008 Community Service Award, Judson Brown. Judson has performed extensive community service both locally and internationally.

Professor Moaz and Judson Brown

Next, Professor Scott Gartner of Political Science introduced the recipient of the 2008 Undergraduate Research Scholarship, Kimberly Bellows. Kimberly assisted Professor Gartner during the winter and spring quarters with his research on injured soldiers in Iraq, which she discussed during the reception. For her work Kimberly received $1,500.

Kimberly Bellows

The reception ended with the 2008 Departmental Citation students being recognized. Departmental Citations go to seniors who are graduating with a 3.6 or higher overall and major GPA. Not an easy thing to do!

2008 International Relations Departmental Citation Recipients

                                                                                      Jaclyn Allen                                     Hannah Mayfield
                                                                                   Adrian Barajas                                       Ellen Noyes
                                                                                      Erin Bellsey                                    Rosemary Rawlins
                                                                                 Rachel Bernstein                                   Marina Rizkallah
                                                                                 Jessica Campbell                                     Katie Rolfes
                                                                                  Maria Chiochios                               Katherine Rosen-Molina
                                                                                      Julia Crofts                                        Elizabeth Russo
                                                                                Abraham Goldstein                               Nicholas Schroeder
                                                                                  Nicholas Hogan                                     Nathan Swartley
                                                                                  George Jages                                      Ryosuke Takahashi
                                                                                     Tobias Joel                                            Jocelyn Wolf

After the awards ceremony International Relations and Political Science students, faculty, and staff all had an opportunity to congratulate the award winners and hear more about research projects while enjoying some refreshments. The reception was a success, enjoyed by all! Remember that this event is held every spring and if you are a Honors Seminar participant, Academic Achievement or Community Service Award applicant, Departmental Citation recipient or an incoming Junior with a 3.4 GPA or better you are welcome to join us. Look for email invitations during spring quarter or come speak with an advisor if you have questions regarding the event, the seminar or any of the available awards or scholarships.