Social Science Department http://www.plymouth.edu/department/social-science Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:24:00 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Historic Preservation Graduate Students present their research at the Preservation Alliance Conference held at PSU http://www.plymouth.edu/department/social-science/988/historic-preservation-grade-students-present-their-research-at-the-preservation-alliance-conference-held-at-psu/ http://www.plymouth.edu/department/social-science/988/historic-preservation-grade-students-present-their-research-at-the-preservation-alliance-conference-held-at-psu/#comments Thu, 04 Apr 2013 13:23:47 +0000 Nikki-Ann https://www.plymouth.edu/department/social-science/?p=988 Five graduate students in the M.A. Historic Preservation Program presented their research at the March 22nd NH Preservation Alliance conference held at Plymouth State: Audra Klumb presented the NH Fire Lookouts; Lise Moran presented The Athens Old Brick Church in VT; Martha Cummings presented The Preservation and Restoration at the Mary B. Eddy House in Lynn, MA; Dara Dike presented the Ivie Memorial Church in Bethlehem and Mae Williams presented the research on Creating a Sustainable Future for the Laconia State School. Moderated by our historic preservation faculty, Mary Kate Ryan, the panel presentation received high marks from a packed classroom at Boyd. Some of the comments received from the audience hailed the students’ work as “inspiring”, “interesting and a welcome surprise” and “getting young people and students involved was an event that is much anticipated.”

]]> http://www.plymouth.edu/department/social-science/988/historic-preservation-grade-students-present-their-research-at-the-preservation-alliance-conference-held-at-psu/feed/ 0 Sheryl Shirley to Chair the NH Commission for Human Rights, appointed by Governor Hassan! http://www.plymouth.edu/department/social-science/985/sheryl-shirley-to-chair-the-nh-commission-for-human-rights-appointed-by-governor-hassan/ http://www.plymouth.edu/department/social-science/985/sheryl-shirley-to-chair-the-nh-commission-for-human-rights-appointed-by-governor-hassan/#comments Thu, 04 Apr 2013 13:21:53 +0000 Nikki-Ann https://www.plymouth.edu/department/social-science/?p=985 Sheryl Shirley, who has served since 2007 as a Commissioner with the New Hampshire Commission for Human Rights, was appointed by Governor Margaret Wood Hassan to Chair the Commission effective March 21.  The New Hampshire Commission for Human Rights is the state’s primary anti-discrimination agency and is responsible for investigating and hearing complaints of discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations.

]]> http://www.plymouth.edu/department/social-science/985/sheryl-shirley-to-chair-the-nh-commission-for-human-rights-appointed-by-governor-hassan/feed/ 0 Katherine Donahue presented a poster “Is Recreational Boatbuilding Sustainable?” http://www.plymouth.edu/department/social-science/983/%e2%80%a2katherine-donahue-presented-a-poster-is-recreational-boatbuilding-sustainable/ http://www.plymouth.edu/department/social-science/983/%e2%80%a2katherine-donahue-presented-a-poster-is-recreational-boatbuilding-sustainable/#comments Thu, 04 Apr 2013 13:19:18 +0000 Nikki-Ann https://www.plymouth.edu/department/social-science/?p=983 Katherine Donahue presented a poster “Is Recreational Boatbuilding Sustainable?” at the annual meeting of the Society for Applied Anthropology held in Denver, CO, in March. The poster, done in collaboration with Brian Eisenhauer, represents work done as a pilot project on the topic of sustainability in boat construction for a PSU Research Advisory Council-supported grant, supporting an undergraduate and a graduate student, this coming summer and fall.

]]> http://www.plymouth.edu/department/social-science/983/%e2%80%a2katherine-donahue-presented-a-poster-is-recreational-boatbuilding-sustainable/feed/ 0 Social Science Department’s visiting Scholar Ling Shao, presented lectures on Chinese History and Culture http://www.plymouth.edu/department/social-science/980/social-science-departments-visiting-scholar-ling-shao-presented-lectures-on-chinese-history-and-culture/ http://www.plymouth.edu/department/social-science/980/social-science-departments-visiting-scholar-ling-shao-presented-lectures-on-chinese-history-and-culture/#comments Thu, 04 Apr 2013 13:17:21 +0000 Nikki-Ann https://www.plymouth.edu/department/social-science/?p=980 Ling Shao, a visiting scholar this year in Tourism Management and Policy program, has presented several lectures in the Social Science Department on Chinese history and culture, and on tourism in Australia.

]]> http://www.plymouth.edu/department/social-science/980/social-science-departments-visiting-scholar-ling-shao-presented-lectures-on-chinese-history-and-culture/feed/ 0 David Starbuck delivered a paper at the New Hampshire Historical Society http://www.plymouth.edu/department/social-science/976/david-starbuck-delivered-a-paper-at-the-new-hampshire-historical-society-on-march-28/ http://www.plymouth.edu/department/social-science/976/david-starbuck-delivered-a-paper-at-the-new-hampshire-historical-society-on-march-28/#comments Thu, 04 Apr 2013 13:13:49 +0000 Nikki-Ann https://www.plymouth.edu/department/social-science/?p=976 David Starbuck (Anthropology) delivered a paper entitled “Robert Rogers: The Frontier Warrior We Love to Hate” in the series “Woodland Paths and River Highways: The History of New Hampshire’s Abenaki People” at the New Hampshire Historical Society on March 28.  Robert Rogers is honored today as the originator of the tactics used by U.S. Special Forces.

]]> http://www.plymouth.edu/department/social-science/976/david-starbuck-delivered-a-paper-at-the-new-hampshire-historical-society-on-march-28/feed/ 0 Mark Okrant writes his sixth book http://www.plymouth.edu/department/social-science/972/mark-okrant-writes-his-sixth-book/ http://www.plymouth.edu/department/social-science/972/mark-okrant-writes-his-sixth-book/#comments Thu, 04 Apr 2013 13:11:49 +0000 Nikki-Ann https://www.plymouth.edu/department/social-science/?p=972 “No Vacancy: The Rise, Demise, and Reprise of America’s Motels, ” was released by Plaidswede Publishing. Okrant addressed the New Hampshire Preservation Alliance’s annual meeting on the topic of “The Retrotour,” a technique Okrant, Ben Amsden (CRP) and Thad Guldbrandsen (Vice Provost) designed to preserve remaining 1950s-1960s tourism properties.

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  1. John L. Daly Scholarship
  2. James J. Hogan Memorial Fund
  3. Catherine and Kirk Middlekauf Fund
  4. The Okrant Family Annual Scholarship in Tourism Studies
  5. John F. Ozog Memorial Fund
  6. Dr. Thomas O. Schlesinger Memorial Scholarship in Political Science

John L. Daly Scholarship

As a graduate of Plymouth State College, Class of 1967, John recognized that Plymouth State College provided him with many opportunities to further his education and allowed him to pursue a career teaching geography. The purpose of this endowed fund is to provide a scholarship to a deserving geography major who is planning to seek certification in teacher education. The award recipient will be chosen by the Social Science Department, Geography Scholarship Committee on the basis of the following criteria: the student must be at least a sophomore with a 3.0 overall grade point average.

James J. Hogan Memorial Fund

This endowment honors the memory of Professor James J. Hogan and, in his memory, funds scholarships for worthy undergraduate students pursuing study in international affairs. Recipients are selected based on their academic achievement in areas related to international affairs, their intention to pursue further study in the discipline, the degree and quality of their community and civic service, and their contributions to PSU activities. The donor prefers one award. Recipients are chosen by a committee. No application process is required.

Catherine and Kirk Middlekauf Fund

The purpose of this endowment fund is to support awards or stipends for social science students majoring in geography, anthropology, sociology, or political science. Funds may be used by students for travel related to particular social science or interdisciplinary courses. Funds may be applied to the course credit fee or to travel expenses (i.e., accommodations, airfare, food, etc.) for study away from PSU campuses. Please contact Professor Sheryl Shirley, MSC 39 for application information.

The Okrant Family Annual Scholarship in Tourism Studies

The purpose of The Okrant Family Annual Scholarship in Tourism Studies is to further the higher education and professional development of a deserving Plymouth State University student who will make a significant contribution as a professional in the field of tourism and hospitality. Eligible students shall be seeking a bachelor’s degree in Tourism Management and Policy, be a full-time junior or senior in excellent academic standing with a minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0, be of exemplary integrity, and hold the potential for significant future impact on the field of tourism. Preference will be given to applicants from the state of New Hampshire. The application for the Okrant Family Scholarship will include a 250 word essay articulating the candidate’s vision for their place and their unique contribution to the field of tourism and hospitality. Recipients of the Okrant Family Scholarship may reapply each year if they continue to meet the criteria.

John F. Ozog Memorial Fund

This endowment funds scholarships for worthy undergraduate students majoring in geography. The recipient shall have completed a minimum of 15 credit hours in geography. Selection is based on academic achievement as well as contributions to geography at Plymouth State University, i.e., the degree and quality of participation in geography-related activities. Recipients are chosen by a committee. No application process is required.

Dr. Thomas O. Schlesinger Memorial Scholarship in Political Science

The purpose of the Dr. Thomas O. Schlesinger Memorial Scholarship in Political Science is to provide recognition and financial support for deserving, high-achieving students at Plymouth State University who are seeking a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science.  The recipient shall be a full-time matriculated returning student who is a declared Political Science major, will be a junior or senior in the year the award is disbursed, and has a minimum 3.0 GPA. 

William Taylor Memorial Fund

This endowment provides scholarships for outstanding students majoring in one of the Social Science disciplines. Criteria is determined by the faculty members of the Social Science Department. Recipients are chosen by a committee. No application process is required.

* Students who would like to be considered for scholarships that identify financial need as a criteria will need to complete the Federal Financial Aid Application before the March 1 deadline. Academic and Non-Academic Departments offering scholarships collaborate with the Financial Aid Office, therefore, it is imperative that students comply with PSU policy. Please contact the Financial Aid Office for further assistance.

A student must be enrolled as a full time student at PSU to be eligible to receive scholarship awards listed on this page.

]]> http://www.plymouth.edu/department/social-science/925/scholarship-opportunities/feed/ 0 David Starbuck delivered a paper entitled “The Archaeology of Forts and Battlefields” http://www.plymouth.edu/department/social-science/922/david-starbuck-delivered-a-paper-entitled-the-archaeology-of-forts-and-battlefields/ http://www.plymouth.edu/department/social-science/922/david-starbuck-delivered-a-paper-entitled-the-archaeology-of-forts-and-battlefields/#comments Thu, 14 Feb 2013 16:41:59 +0000 Nikki-Ann https://www.plymouth.edu/department/social-science/?p=922 David Starbuck delivered a paper entitled “The Archaeology of Forts and Battlefields” to the Annual Meeting of the Society for Historical Archaeology on January 10 in a day-long symposium entitled “The American Experience.”  This international conference was held at the University of Leicester in England.  David was also elected Chair of the New Hampshire State Historical Resources Council on January 28.  This is the state board that oversees the NH State Division of Historical Resources and which approves all of the National Register of Historic Places nominations for the State of New Hampshire.

]]> http://www.plymouth.edu/department/social-science/922/david-starbuck-delivered-a-paper-entitled-the-archaeology-of-forts-and-battlefields/feed/ 0 Michael Capsalis Elected Chairman http://www.plymouth.edu/department/social-science/918/michael-capsalis-elected-chairman/ http://www.plymouth.edu/department/social-science/918/michael-capsalis-elected-chairman/#comments Thu, 14 Feb 2013 16:39:36 +0000 Nikki-Ann https://www.plymouth.edu/department/social-science/?p=918 Michael Capsalis was elected Chairman of the Bridgewater NH Planning Board as well as Town Moderator for a two-year term.

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