Political Science Colloquium
This year's Political Science colloquium series concentrates on an issue that seems to cover the front pages of our newspapers and lead news broadcasts: the apparent ethical lapses of the U. S. political leadership. In an era where political campaigns, policy debates, and policy choices focus in part on ethical standards, the deviation of real behavior from ideal principles can sour Americans on the entire political process, creating a challenge to democracy. To help examine ethics as part of American politics, we are pleased to offer three distinguished speakers this year, looking at ethical issues in the practice of making policy (lobbying), in the reporting of politics (the press), and in U. S. policy choices (the war in Iraq). The department looks forward to active discussion on these issues in its 2008-2009 colloquium series. All Wittenberg students, factulty, staff, allumni/ae, and friends are invited to attend.
First Colloquium:
Lobbying: Can We Be Too Ethical for Our Own Good?
September 26, 2007 (Wednesday)
4:40 p.m.
Shouvlin 105
Presented by Dr. Marty Plax, Professor of Political Science, Cleveland State
University
Second Colloquium:
Ethics in Political Reporting
October 30, 2007 (Tuesday)
4:00 p.m.
Bayley Auditorium
Presented by Craig R. Whitney, Assistant Managing Editor and Standards Editor, New York Times
Third Colloquium:
Ethics and the War in Iraq: The Invasion, the War, and the Departure
Monday, February 25, 2008
4:40 p.m.
105 Shouvlin
Presented by Dr. Jeffrey D. McCausland, Professor of International Law and Diplomacy, Dickinson School of Law, Pennsylvania State University
Fourth Colloquium:
Political Science Honors Thesis Presentations
April 22, 2008
4:10 p.m.
Kissell Auditorium
Presented by seniors, Leigh Hendrix and Erik Lindsjo
Majors are required to attend all colloquia,
unless excused by Dr. Hudson prior to the colloquium.
A one-page response paper is due one week following the colloquium, which can be submitted
by e-mail attachment to Mrs. Fagan (bfagan), Department Assistant.