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• Our deepest condolences on the passing of Professor Emeritus Charles Backstrom

  This past Thursday, September 4, Professor Emeritus Charles Backstrom passed away. A kind and generous person, a tireless servant of the University, and a noteworthy scholar, Professor Backstrom was a pillar of this department from 1959 until his retirement in 1997. Among his lasting contributions, he created the department's internship program, for which he received the University's John Tate Award for Undergraduate Advising. In recognition of Professor Backstrom's impact, a former student and collaborator, Leonard Robbins, created the Charles Backstrom Scholarship, which we award to some of our best students. Professor Backstrom's passing is a loss to this department, this university, and the larger community.

  Professor Backstrom's obituary will appear in the Sunday, September 7, edition of the Minneapolis and St. Paul newspapers. A memorial service is planned for Saturday, September 13, at the Prospect Park Church.

  September 6th, 2008

• Hire a Minnesota Ph.D.!

  We have several highly qualified graduate students who are seeking academic appointments for the fall of 2009.

  These students are well-educated, promising political scientists. Our graduate program is rigorous, and emphasizes breadth of scholarship, with experience in original research and preparation for teaching.

  For more information on our candidates visit our placement page.

  September 5th, 2008

• Gladys M. Kammerer Award

  Dara Strolovitch, has been named the co-recipient of the APSA's 2008 Gladys M. Kammerer Award for the best book in the field of U.S. national policy for her book, Affirmative Advocacy. Congratulations!

  July 26th, 2008