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2020
Riley Messer
Congrats to the outstanding Political Science seniors honored with the Mizzou '39 Award:
- Riley Messer, Buckner, Mo.
- Anastasia Redmond, Chicago
- Kaitlyn Sawyer, Joliet, Ill.
- Daniel Serres, Kansas City, Mo.
- Jennifer Sutterer, St. Louis
The Mizzou Alumni Association Student Board presents Mizzou '39 Awards to 39 outstanding seniors annually in the spirit of service that was the cornerstone of the university's founding in 1839.
Dr. Paul Wallace, emeritus professor of Political Science, an expert in India and South Asian politics, international relations and terrorism, author of eight books and nearly 50 book chapter and articles and beloved by generations of students, passed away on Feb. 22, 2020 in Columbia.
Wallace taught at MU for nearly 40 years, from 1964-2002, serving as department chair and director of international studies, among other duties. Wallace retired in 2005 but continued to teach classes in MU’s Honors College.
A memorial will be held March 21 at a location to be determined.
U.S. Air Force Colonel Bryan Watson (BA Geography, ’93) received the MU College of Arts and Science 2020 Distinguished Alumni Award on Feb. 21, 2020, and the Political Science Department hosted a reception in his honor.
This distinguished award recognizes individuals who have brought distinction to themselves and to A&S through their accomplishments.
Congratulations to Kati Abbott, winner of the first College of Arts and Science Advisor of the Year Award!
Kati was officially recognized at 3 p.m on Feb. 18 in Jesse Wrench Auditorium as part of Arts and Science week. https://coas.missouri.edu/event/arts-and-science-week-2020
Associate Professor of Political Science, Stephen L. Quackenbush was invited to give the keynote address at a December 2019 conference at the Center for Security and Strategic Research in Latvia. The title of his address was International Conflict, Logic, and Deterrence.
2019
The December 3, Inside Mizzou podcast featured 2 MSA leaders: President Jennifer Sutterer, a senior double majoring in political science and philosophy; and Senate Speaker Jacob Addington, a senior majoring in journalism. The ins and outs of the legislative process as well as the many unique ways MSA contributes to life at Mizzou are discussed.
Arts and Science senior Ali Abdulaziz has had no lack of involvement while here at Mizzou. On top of his political science major and military science minor, he is heavily involved with the MU Reserve Officer Training Corps, Mizzou Cannon Crew, Ranger Company, intramural sports, and he has been a primary trainer for United Service Dogs with Veterans.
The University of Missouri’s Model UN team earned the "Overall Best Delegation" award for the first time in the program’s history during the annual American Model United Nations (AMUN) conference. The winning 10-member student team traveled to Chicago to represent Sweden this year. They pair off into teams of two, each with a council and agenda they represent. The entire 10-member team earned the overall award.
Dr. Sheena Greitens has received the 2019 Provost’s Award for Leadership in International Education. The award recognizes MU faculty who have provided outstanding leadership in strengthening MU’s international dimension.
Dr. William Horner is a 2019 University of Missouri Curators’ Distinguished Teaching Professor. This honor recognizes Horner's exemplary service to the University of Missouri and his contributions through teaching, research and engagement.
Lael Keiser, interim chair of Political Science and director of the Truman School of Public Affairs, has been announced as a 2019 Academy Fellow by National Academy of Public Administration.
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