On Wednesday, February 21st, Discourse in Democracy hosted the department’s annual Alumni Night. A panel of alumni shared their post-graduation experiences with an audience of more than 50 students. The alumni discussed their careers and advised attendees on several topics of professional interest, including developing relationships with faculty members, internships, and curating resumes to their benefit.
The panel consisted of three alumni:
- Stephanie Luna (MA Legal Studies 2022), a legal assistant for SWBC (Southwest Business Corporation) in San Antonio.
- Kate Moriarty (BA 2019), a Management Analyst with the City of Hutto’s City Manager’s Office.
- Larry Gonzales (MPA 2014), former Texas state legislator and current lobbyist.
A question-and-answer session and informal conversations between the students and alumni over refreshments and pizza followed the presentations. Students who attended the event were given department swag which included t-shirts, hats, USB drives, and beanies.
Mackenzie Rothrock, a public administration student who attended the event, said that it was “very insightful to hear from people who have had success in the political science and public administration fields. Being able to chat with the alumni afterward was also a great opportunity to get one-on-one advice about the hiring process and various jobs available upon graduating.”
