Ibhlrg ~~...~~_r takes classes on unique trip to Little Rock -.!l""" ' ~ Elrod, professor of political science, hosted an academic ~e;'CltrSIOn for his students, hoping to give them a broader perspec– of international relations outside of the classroom. trip to Little Rock on Sept. 27, Elrod took 24 students from H!~),JS International Relations and Western Political Thought classes ~i!.Q~~>i;;;rlie William J. Climon Presidential Library. housed (he new headquaners of Heifer International, an organization whose mission was to work with international communi ties to end hunger and poverty while caring for the earth. The group also had the unique opportunity to hear former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright speak at the Statehouse Convention Center. Elrod said onc of the highlights of the former Secretary's speech was that she was trying toget statesmen and women to place a greater emphasis on religion in the role of foreign policy making. This was somewhat ofan increasing trend with recent events, Elrod said, since religion was driving not only domestic policy but international policy as well. Freshman Elizabeth Heyen said she was impressed with the former secretary's speech because her ideas transcended poli tical parties. "She was so eloquent, educated and knowledgeable," Heyen said. "You didn't have to necessarily agree with her political beliefs to enjoy her speaking." Senior Steven Wilson said Albright's speech was inspirational to him , Senior Jason Bowles helps Dr. Kevin Klein, department chair of history, , cook hot dogs Oct. 21 during the seventh annual history and social sci- ~. • ences cookout at Klein's home. History and social science majors used the cookout as an opportunity to get to know other history and social science students and enjoy Klein's homemade barbecue pork. -Amber ,,"-,,I" because he hoped there could be a discussion of different viewpoints. "Her positions and thoughts were well articulated," Wilson said. "They were constructed in facilitating a dialogue on different positions on America's role in the world today." Later in the day the students toured the new headquarters of Heifer International, which had won numerous awards for its environmentally sound construction and efficiency, and students had the opportunity to learn more about the organization itself. Sophomore Taylor Lane said visiting Heifer International was a high– light of the trip for him because he liked seeing how a non-governmental charitable organization had become so successful. Students also had the opportunity to tour the William J. Clinwn Presidential Library. It was the first time for many of the students to visit a presidential library. Many thought it was a good experience to see replicas of the Oval Office and cabinet room as well as the many different gifts and artifacts from the Clinton presidency. Elrod said he planned to continue taking students to visit the library and Heifer's headquarters. Wilson said he believed the library was an asset to the local area. "I was struck by the benefit it is to Little Rock," Wilson said. "1c is an economic and intellectual draw to a city that wouldn't have that normally." -Brian Hall Discussing current events surrounding the 2006 Midterm Elections on Nov. 7, senior Robin Crocker and junior Chris McNeal stand in front of the television screen which projected CNN's 2006 election coverage during the Election Watch Party in the Reynolds Center. "Now that we're on the course of electing every two years, I think [the history department] will keep [hosting the election party] on a more regular basis," said Dr. Steven Breezeel, assistant professor of political science and history, who worked with Dr. Kevin Klein to revive the watch party in the fall of 2004. -Jon Byron history/social sciences
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