Politics and Government Department at Ohio Wesleyan University

11/16/2020

The PG department is mourning our colleague, Prof. Sean Kay.
For those who have asked how you can help support the Kay family, we have set up a GoFundMe to help them during this difficult time.

The Politics and Government department is mourning the loss of our colleague, Prof. Sean Kay. … Ashley Biser needs your support for In honor of Prof. Sean Kay

04/10/2020

If you're making masks and need material, we have a bunch of leftover Mock Convention T-shirts that could be repurposed. I'm happy to drop them off.

07/30/2017

From Dr. James C. Franklin: I am inviting former OWU students, especially those who graduated at least 3 or so years ago to help me with something. I am teaching a first-year experience class (UC 160) on the theme of finding your vocation. The students could really benefit from learning about your experience developing a career. To facilitate this, I made a short survey that is linked below. The information from this will only be shared with my students. I would appreciate it if you would participate in this. Thanks! If the link doesn't work for you, then please e-mail me at [email protected], and I'll send you the survey via e-mail.

Create a new survey on your own or with others at the same time. Choose from a variety of survey types and analyze results in Google Forms. Free from Google.

11/17/2016

Politics and Government Students:
The Columbus office of U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown is seeking interns for the Spring of 2017 Semester. Interns in Senator Brown’s Office work on a wide range of projects with staff. Our internships are designed primarily for the educational benefit of students currently enrolled in college. Interns will have the opportunity to participate in all aspects of the office administration, activities, working with constituents, developing special programs, and attend community events.

As an intern, you will:

Gain insight into the workings of a Senate office and the federal government
Speak with constituent on the phone, or at special events
Open and distribute constituent mail, review incoming correspondence
Assist the staff with casework requests
Improve your writing skills and customer service skills
Research legislative issues, monitor Senate committees
Complete projects and briefing requests as assigned

Hours and duration of the internships are negotiable. To apply, please fill out the application on our website at www.Brown.Senate.gov. For additional information, please call Senator Brown’s office at 614-469-2083.
Thanks!

Click Here for More Information U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown is reaching out to offer help to thousands of ITT Tech students across Ohio following the for-profit school’s decision to close its doors. ITT has approximately 3,000 Ohio students at nine Ohio campuses: Akron, Columbus, Dayton, Hilliard, Maume...

10/31/2016

Want to know more about voting as an OWU student? Check your owu.edu account for an email from Dr. Holland!

10/31/2016

Q: How can I vote on election day?
A: Polls open: 6:30am-7:30pm on Tuesday, November 8, 2016

To vote in Delaware County on Election Day, you will need:

1. To already be registered to vote in Delaware County
2. To find your polling place. To look up, click on the following link and type in your registration address: http://www.voterfind.com/delawareoh/pollfinder.aspx
Note: if you used your campus residential address, you may look up the registration address here: https://www.owu.edu/academics/departments-programs/department-of-politics-government/voter-registration-elections/
3. One valid form of identification. Can include, but is not limited to:
Valid and current Ohio driver’s license or ID card (address does not need to be current) OR
Current utility bill with your name and registration address
Note: upon request, OWU will provide you with a campus utility bill statement.
This is necessary only if you don’t have an Ohio driver’s license AND you registered using your campus residential address.

To request this statement, please send an email request to either Allison DeLooze ([email protected]) or myself no later than Tuesday, November 1.

Get the App for your smart phone or tablet! If you experience problems, please contact your local Board of Elections. Delaware County Board of Elections 2079 U.S. 23 North Delaware, OH 43015 Phone:(740) 833-2080 Fax:(740) 833-2079 Send and email to [email protected] Navigate To…

10/31/2016

Q: How can I get an absentee ballot?
A: To vote in Delaware County via absentee ballot, you will need:
1. To already be registered to vote in Delaware County AND you will need to complete an absentee ballot request form*
2. To return your ballot to the Delaware County Board of Elections (EITHER by mail OR in-person)
To return by mail: the ballot envelope must be post-marked by the post office no later than Monday, November 7th and received no later than 10 days after Election Day
To return in-person: the ballot envelope must be returned to the Delaware County BOE by the close of polls on Election Day (7:30pm on Tuesday, November 8, 2016)

*To complete an absentee ballot request form, you will need:
1. To already be registered to vote in Delaware County
2. One acceptable form of identification
Can include, but is not limited to: current Ohio Driver’s License or ID Card (address does not need to be current) OR last 4 digits of your Social Security number
3. Fill out the absentee ballot request form EITHER online (available here: https://www.sos.state.oh.us/sos/upload/autoform/absentee_autoform.aspx) OR fill out a paper request form and return to the Delaware County Board of Elections office (absentee ballot request forms available in Beeghly Library).
4. Deadline to submit absentee ballot request: noon on the third day before Election Day (this year, Saturday, November 5 by noon, though the sooner the better).

Note: if you registered to vote in another county in Ohio, you may fill out a request for an absentee ballot from your home county and return all necessary information to your home county Board of Elections office by the necessary dates.

It is recommended you check your registration status. You can do so (once your form is completed and submitted) by contacting your local board of elections. If your information has changed since the last time you voted and you have not yet updated your voter registration, follow this link to update…

10/31/2016

Q: How can I vote early?
A: OWU is running shuttle buses to the Delaware County Board of Elections! Check your email account for more info!

Option 1: Early, In-Person Voting at the Delaware County Board of Elections Vote Center
2079 US Hwy 23 N. Delaware, OH 43015 go to http://delawareboe.org/ for complete dates & times.

To vote early in Delaware County, you will need:
1. To already be registered to vote in Delaware County
2. One acceptable form of identification
Can include, but is not limited to: current Ohio Driver’s License or ID Card (address does not need to be current) OR last 4 digits of your Social Security number
3. Address of your residence where you registered to vote (list of campus residential addresses: https://www.owu.edu/academics/departments-programs/department-of-politics-government/voter-registration-elections/)
4. Visit the Board of Elections Early Vote Center (address above). For your convenience, OWU is offering shuttles to and from the Early Vote Center.

We encourage you to vote early!!! Additional ID is not required for early voting.

OWU Shuttle Schedule
Day
Times
Pickup Location
Sunday 10/30
1:10pm and 3:10pm
Parking lot between Beeghly & Corns
Tuesday 11/1
12:10pm and 4:10pm
Sandusky Street & the Jaywalk (in front of Stewart Annex)
Wednesday 11/2
12:10pm and 4:10pm
Sandusky Street & the Jaywalk (in front of Stewart Annex)
Sunday 11/6
1:10pm, 2:10pm, 3:10pm and 4:10 p.m.
Parking lot between Beeghly & Corns
Monday 11/7
9:00am, 10:00am, 11:00am, 12:10pm and 1:10pm
Sandusky Street & the Jaywalk (in front of Stewart Annex)

10/04/2016

PG Alums on campus!!

We are excited to let you know about the OWU alumni from your department that will be coming to campus this week for the annual Munch & Mingle Networking Event!
Here’s a list:
Candace R. Griffith '09, Politics & Government, Sociology/Anthropology - HR Manager, D.C. United
Samuel Smith '96; Politics & Government – Attorney, Law office of Samuel R. Smith II
Dan A. Sharpe '06, Politics & Government and Economics Management – Director of Community Leadership and Non-Profit Effectiveness, The Columbus Foundation
Thomas Tatham '56, Politics & Government
For a full list Click Here.

Details:
Munch & Mingle is a networking event with OWU alumni that will be held in the Benes Rooms from 12:00-1:00pm on Friday, October 7.
Lunch will be provided so make sure you RSVP to [email protected]. Business casual attire is expected!
We hope that you take advantage of this great networking opportunity!

09/28/2016

Be a part of OWU's Get Out the Vote Efforts! As a student, you have the right to vote, whether at OWU or at your home address. For more information about getting registered, stop by one of the tables in the atrium or the library.

09/16/2016

Happy Constitution Day!

How well do YOU know the U.S. Constitution? Stop by Ham Will today over lunch and test your knowledge.

Test yourself.