Sunday, January 31, 2016

History and Political Science News



News and Updates from the History and Political Science Department

Student Internships 


Keyla Marte (2016, Political Science) is currently taking part in the New York State Assembly Internship Program: a paid, academic program in which students directly participate in state government.  Keyla is working in the office of Assemblywoman Ellen Jaffee (D-97th District) where her primary responsibilities are dedicated to education policy issues. Keyla's senior thesis project, which she successfully defended in the Fall, evaluated the impact of charter school movement in New York State on the pubic education system. 

Watch for an upcoming guest blog post from Keyla on her Albany experience. And read more here about Keyla's experience in the Washington Internship Program. 


Ashley Cheff (2016, Political Science) has the rare opportunity and honor of interning in the offices of both of New York's United States Senators: Senator Charles Schumer (D) and Kristen Gillibrand (D). 

Watch for an upcoming guest blog post from Ashley on her internship experiences.   


Alumni News 

Congratulations to Victoria Velazquez Walker (2011, Political Science) who received her J.D. from the Charlotte School of Law in December, 2015.  While at Daemen, Victoria completed a senior thesis with a focus on policy issues concerning the war in Iraq, military policies, and the welfare of returning American troops.  Her areas of interest include corporate law, compliance and procedures.  Victoria is also involved in pro bono work related to veterans issues, poverty and social justice.  She lives in North Carolina with her family.  




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