Two Longwood history majors presented the findings of their recent research at the National Conference of the Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society, 3-6 January 2018, in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Maeve Losen (’18, above right) presented an analysis of FDR’s fourth inauguration in January 1945 and how it reflected the tone of the war, a little over three years after the US entry into the global conflict. Losen’s research began in Dr. Melissa Krazetz’s Historical Methods class, and she expanded on her original paper for the conference.

Mary Zell Galen (’19, above left) demonstrated her findings about the cultural reactions and changes as Great Britain left the gold standard in 1797 as part of its effort to combat the French Revolution. Galen’s research began during the 2017 SURI (Summer Undergraduate Research and Inquiry) program, which helped fund Galen’s research.

They both plan to follow up with presentations at the Virginia Phi Alpha Theta conference this March.

In November 2017, Losen and Galen also presented at the National Collegiate Honors Council’s annual conference in Atlanta. Losen presented on the effects of foreign involvement on the American Revolution while Galen analyzed the impact of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising on American journalism.

Congratulations to our award winners from last night’s Department banquet: Richard Couture Scholarship: Mary Zell Galen; Jamestowne Settlement Scholarship: Amanda McGregor; Dr. C. Gordon Moss: Elizabeth Puccinelli; James E. Walmsley Scholarship: Danyelle Henderson; Rena Weld Wheeler Scholarship: Lauren Gaines; Drs. Marvin and Dorothy Schlegel Prize: Evan Harvey and Rachel Hazelwood; Outstanding Senior in History: Sarah Tucker; Outstanding Freshman in History: Caroline Hilliard; Outstanding Senior in Political Science: MacKenzie Adamson and Christy Tagg; Outstanding Freshman in Political Science: Liam Murray.

In addition to recognizing these scholarship and award winners, the department also wants to congratulate all the newest inductees into our two honor societies: Phi Alpha Theta for history majors and Pi Sigma Alpha for political science majors.

On Sunday, 9 April 2017, at the Citizen Leader Awards banquet, senior political science major Christy Tagg won the Distinguished Leader award and the Phyllis Mable Award for Outstanding Contribution to Longwood.

As part of her major, Christy has a concentration in Global Politics to which she has added minors in French and in Homeland Security.  In addition, she is the current president of the Longwood Politics Club.

The Distinguished Leader Award is given out to a senior who, throughout his/her collegiate career, has been a model citizen leader and served as a positive role model for his/her peers. This person will have also displayed outstanding involvement and leadership in campus life and have contributed significantly to the general advancement of the interests of student affairs and Longwood University throughout his/her tenure at Longwood University. The Phyllis Mable award is given to one Longwood student who best exemplifies citizen leadership on campus.

Six political science students — MacKenzie Adamson, Christy Tagg, Kyle Dobry, Joe Hyman, Franklin Marrs, Danny Bartle –attended the 2017 Model United Nations conference held in Charlotte, NC, 31 March-2 April. They presented on topics ranging from food security to water policy from the perspective of the Iraqi government. They debated and negotiated with students from around the country about these important issues. They participated in writing working papers and draft resolutions that were voted on by their respective committees.

A full feature on their participation appeared in the 9 April Rotunda.