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Political Science Students Gathers Exit Poll Research On Election Day, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee
Political Science Students Gathers Exit Poll Research On Election Day, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee
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Political science students from Dominican University of California spent election day participating in a research project focused on determining how informed voters felt before they voted, what issues resonated with voters, where they got their information, and what motivated them to vote.
Political Science Club Stages Voter Engagement Week On Campus, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee
Political Science Club Stages Voter Engagement Week On Campus, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee
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The Dominican Political Science Association (DPSA) organized Voter Engagement Week, featuring a series of informative events on campus from September 26-29.
Political Path Leads Alumna To S.F. City Hall Fellowship, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee
Political Path Leads Alumna To S.F. City Hall Fellowship, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee
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Kelsea Vaughan ’15 came to Dominican seeking a career that would allow her to empower others with the tools to live a better life. She enrolled as an English major with the goal of eventually becoming a teacher. Then, she did what a lot of students do. She explored her options, discovered new interests, set her sights on new goals, and happily found herself on a new, unexpected path that has led her to San Francisco’s City Hall.
Political Science Chair Presents Data On Latino Vote, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee
Political Science Chair Presents Data On Latino Vote, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee
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Alison Howard, chair of Political Science and International Studies, presented data on Latino voter participation and registration -- nationally and in California – September 15 at an event presented by Voces de Marin.
Political Science Major Thrives On Learning Different Cultures, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee
Political Science Major Thrives On Learning Different Cultures, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee
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Tegist Worku ’17 wants to be a diplomat and she is on the right course.
Mentorship Experience Helps Lead Alumnae To Georgetown, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee
Mentorship Experience Helps Lead Alumnae To Georgetown, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee
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When Adrienne Formentos ’10 graduated Cum Laude and Pi Sigma Alpha as a double major in Political Science and English, her working relationship with academic adviser Gigi Gokcek did not end.
Double Major Does Double Time In Dominican Journey, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee
Double Major Does Double Time In Dominican Journey, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee
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Meghan Nelson was driving with a friend from her home in Seattle to San Diego on a much-anticipated 10- day college-hunting expedition four years ago when she stopped for lunch in Marin County and met a local couple who suggested she visit Dominican. It was the best advice she could have received.
Poli Sci Alums, Students Headed To Graduate, Law School, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee
Poli Sci Alums, Students Headed To Graduate, Law School, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee
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Students and alumni from the Department of Political Science and International Studies are heading to Stanford, Georgetown, New York University, the University of Edinburgh, Willamette University to attend either graduate or law school this fall.
Chronicle Taps Poli Scientist For Clinton Commentary, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee
Chronicle Taps Poli Scientist For Clinton Commentary, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee
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The San Francisco Chronicle reached out to Alison Howard, chair of the Department of Political Science and International Studies, for insight on Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton’s recent appearance before a Silicon Valley women’s conference.
Cbs, Washington Post Cite Research By Political Scientist, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee
Cbs, Washington Post Cite Research By Political Scientist, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee
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Dominican University of California political scientist Alison Howard and colleague Donna Hoffman, an associate professor of political science at the University of Northern Iowa, have released new data examining how many of the legislative requests President Obama made in his 2014 State of Union Address were adopted by Congress.
"Grateful" Veteran Making A Difference At Dominican, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee
"Grateful" Veteran Making A Difference At Dominican, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee
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Garcia was looking for help in 2010 when he was inspired by a PBS television documentary about wounded military veterans. He wanted to make more of his post-military life. He decided to attend City College in San Francisco and study psychology
Dominican Panetta Institute Congressional Interns Reunite, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee
Dominican Panetta Institute Congressional Interns Reunite, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee
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The Panetta Institute Congressional Internship Program has had a profound impact on Dominican students who have participated in it. Sydney Lewis, who currently works as a staff assistant in U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer’s Sacramento office, and Daniela Leyva, who is in the casework office in Senator Boxer's Oakland office, credit their experience in the program for laying the groundwork for their new roles.
Panetta Institute Intern Fulfills Dominican Dream In D.C., Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee
Panetta Institute Intern Fulfills Dominican Dream In D.C., Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee
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Leyva worked last semester in the office of Congresswoman Doris O. Matsui, monitoring and updating the U.S. Representative’s social media outlets and website with her press secretary, handling faxes and telephone calls from her constituents from the Sixth Congressional District in Sacramento and helping create a video montage for her with Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi, minority leader of the U.S. House of Representatives. Leyva also helped draft an op-ed editorial for Congresswoman Matsui, wrote letters to her constituents, researched legislation, sifted through newspaper articles from across the country, and, when she had time, led tours on Capitol Hill.
Political Scientist Examines National Identity Through Art, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee
Political Scientist Examines National Identity Through Art, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee
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One of the biggest challenges following the adoption of the Constitution was establishing credibility and legitimacy of the newly-created republic, Howard notes. Citizens at the time were often more likely to think of themselves as citizens of a state, rather than citizens of the United States.
Ny Times Cites State Of Union Address Research, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee
Ny Times Cites State Of Union Address Research, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee
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In their book Addressing the State of the Union, Hoffman and Howard explored how and why the State of the Union address came to be a key tool in the exercise of presidential power. They outline ways presidents use it to gain attention, to communicate with target audiences, and to make specific policy proposals
Csm, Cnbc Feature Dominican Research On Presidency, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee
Csm, Cnbc Feature Dominican Research On Presidency, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee
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In their 2006 book Addressing the State of the Union, Hoffman and Howard examine the evolution of the annual State of the Union Address and outline the ways presidents use the address to gain attention, to communicate with target audiences, and to make specific policy proposals.
Dominican Congressional Intern Heads To Panetta Institute, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee
Dominican Congressional Intern Heads To Panetta Institute, Sarah Gardner, Dave Albee
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The Grass Valley native, who graduated from Forest Charter School in Nevada City, will spend the fall 2012 semester in Washington, D.C. working for a member of the California congressional delegation. Lewis was one of about two dozen students appointed by university presidents from the 23 campus California State University system plus Dominican and Santa Clara University based on exemplary scholastic record, interest in politics and potential for a public service career.