2004 Winners: Founders’ Award
 

Dr. Helen Graves

The Michigan Conference of Political Scientists wishes to honor Dr. Helen M. Graves as co-recipient of the Founders' Award.  Dr. Graves is currently an Emeritus Professor at the University of Michigan-Dearborn in the Social Sciences Department.  Dr. Graves has a long and distinguished career as an academic, scholar, and a promoter of public service.  Dr. Graves has also taught at the University of Arizona and serves as director of the University of Ottawa's Political Internship Program in the Canadian House of Commons.

During her career as a political scientist expanding over 30 years, Helen has received many honors and awards including Distinguished Faculty named by the Michigan Association of Governing Boards, Michigan Women's Commission, and the Canadian House of Commons Recognition.  Helen was elected the First Woman President of MCPS in 1979.  Over time, she has presented many papers at its annual meetings on topics related to international relations and women's issues and has contributed significantly to the development of the Association.

 

Dr. Ed Lorenz

Dr. Edward C. Lorenz is the Reid-Knox professor of Political Science and History at Alma College. Dr. Lorenz has enjoyed a long and distinguished career as a professor, scholar, and administrator. Dr. Lorenz received his Ph.D. in political Science from the University of Chicago and has been with Alma College for the last 15 years where he has served in a variety of leadership roles including the Department Chair of the Social Science Division. He has also received several Teaching Excellence awards.  Dr. Lorenz is known for promoting active involvement of students in field research and service learning projects. His research focuses on issues of globalization and social justice. Dr. Lorenz served as President of the MCPS in 1994 and 2001.

Michigan Conference of Political Scientists

Board Members – 2004-2005 Academic Year

President: James M. Penning, Calvin College

President-Elect: Vidu Soni, Central Michigan University

Treasurer: Paul Rozycki, Mott Community College

Secretary: Mary D. Young, Southwestern Michigan College

Board Members – Graduate Schools:

§                     Jim Wagman, Michigan State University (2005)

§                     John A. Clark, Western Michigan University (2006)

Board Members – Four Year Schools:

§                     Mugtedar, Khan, Adrian College (2004)

§                     Claudia Petrescu, Eastern Michigan University (2005)

§                     Julio Borquez, University of Michigan-Dearborn (2006)

Board Members – Community College

§                     Keith St. Clair, Grand Rapids Community College (2004)

§                     Rick Brill, Kalamazoo Valley Community College (2005)

§                     Masqsood Choudary, Delta College (2006)

Academy Chairperson

§                     Dina Krois, Lansing Community College

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The 37^th Annual Conference will be hosted in 2005 by

The University of Michigan – Dearborn

Contact: Don Anderson, University of Michigan-Dearborn

 
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Look for the Following Textbook Publishers in the

Bovee U.C. 3^rd Floor Lobby:

AB Longman

McGraw-Hill

Prentice- Hall

Thompson/Wadsworth
 

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Accommodations

Lodgings are available at the Hampton Inn, Mount Pleasant. When making reservations, mention that you are with the MCPS group for the reduced rate of $79 per night. Rooms will be held at this rate until September 15, 2004.  The Hampton Inn is located three miles from the CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY University Center, and one mile from the world-renown Soaring Eagle Casino. There are several parks within the city limits, replete with trails suitable for walking, cycling and rollerblading.  

Registration Form

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Address:_________________________________________________________________

Institution:________________________________________________________________

Telephone:________________________________________________________________

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Choose One of the Following Options:

A   Friday-Dinner; Saturday-Breakfast Buffet and Lunch

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B.  Friday-Dinner

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C.  Saturday-Breakfast Buffet and Lunch

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Make Checks payable to Central Michigan University

Return to (or for more information):

o       Dr. Vidu Soni

o       Department of Political Science

o       Central Michigan University

o       Mount Pleasant, MI 48859

o       989.774.3480        

o       soni1v@cmich.edu