On Tuesday, September 12th more than 100 political science and public administration students attended the department’s annual “Meet the Professors” event sponsored by Discourse in Democracy. The event gives students an opportunity to meet faculty members, to hear about their backgrounds and specialization, and to learn about the courses they teach. It also gave students a chance to learn about upcoming departmental events and the various student groups that work with the department. The formal presentations were followed by a social gathering that gave students a chance to talk informally with faculty over pizza. Attendees received a free tee shirt courtesy of Discourse in Democracy.
Mayra De Luna, political science major and transfer student, was greatly impressed by the department for taking the time to organize the event. Given their backgrounds and professional experiences, she found several faculty members who might be potential mentors. “I really loved the department having professors getting involved,” De Luna shared. Indeed, it was there that De Luna heard about Supporting Women in Political Science. She subsequently attended group’s first meeting and was chosen to be its Communication Officer.
