Faculty to Present Research at Social Sciences Colloquia
The Social Sciences Department’s Fall 2009 Research Colloquia series will highlight research by several Social Sciences faculty.
All presentations will be held from 12:00-1:00 p.m. in 1165 Social Sciences Building unless...
Published: October 20, 2009 in Social Sciences
Public Affairs Internship is hosting a series of guest speakers
This fall, the Public Affairs Internship Seminar is hosting a series of guest speakers on Mondays in room 144 Science Building beginning at 1:05 p.m.
Monday, October 12: Director of Education, Ron Smith from the...
Published: October 6, 2009 in Political Science
Political Science Students: Don’t Forget to Apply for the John Dempsey Memorial Scholarship
The John Dempsey Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of Dr. Dempsey, a former professor of political science at UM-Dearborn who also served as Director of Budget for the State of Michigan and Director of the Michigan...
Published: October 5, 2009 in Social Sciences
Spotlight on Dr. Dale Thomson
Assistant Professor of Political Science, Dr. Dale Thomson appeared with faculty colleague Tim Kiska and Director of ARISE Detroit Luther Keith on Channel 7’s Spotlight on the Media.
Dr. Thomson discussed City of...
Published: October 2, 2009 in Social Sciences
Political Science Students: Don’t Forget to Apply for the John Dempsey Memorial Scholarship:
This scholarship was established in memory of Dr. Dempsey, a former professor of political science at UM-D who also served as Director of Budget for the State of Michigan and Director of the Michigan Department of Social Services. Applicants must have completed a minimum of 60 credit hours and be enrolled full-time (12 credits) in a political science program. Students interested in competing for the Dempsey Scholarship should contact the financial aid office.
Faculty to Present Research at Social Science Colloquia:
The Social Science Department’s Fall 2009 Research Colloquia series will highlight research by three political science faculty. On October 27th, Dr. Dale Thomson, will present “From Grants to Governance: The Evolving Role of Grantors’ Performance Requirements on Nonprofit Operations.” Dr. Trevor Thrall will present “Facts, Frames and Fancies: Crafted Talk and the Limits of Threat Inflation” on November 24th. Dr. Lara Rusch will wind up the series on December 15th when she presents her outcome evaluation of Habitat for Humanity’s work in Detroit. All presentations will be held from 12 to 1:00 p.m. in the Social Sciences Building.
Spotlight on Dr. Dale Thomson:
Assistant Professor of Political Science, Dr. Dale Thomson appeared with faculty colleague Tim Kiska and Director of ARISE Detroit Luther Keith on Channel 7’s Spotlight on the Media. Dr. Thomson discussed City of Detroit’s primary elections for City Council and Charter Review Commission and highlighted the Institute for Local Government’s collaboration with media, education, and nonprofit partners to provide video interviews of candidates to voters on mivote.org.