Peters--Christopher Scott [Political Science Faculty]

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1	History and political science departments to present "A History of Reproductive Rights" Northern Iowan 119:7, p.1	09/19/2022	UNI's Departments of History and Political Science will be hosting a free to attend panel in Lang Hall to discuss the history of reproductive rights. Mallory Schmitz writes more details about the organizations and people involved; photo.
2	UNI to host HLC for site visit Northern Iowan 117:41, p.1	03/15/2021	The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) will visit UNI's campus March 29-30 to reaffirm the university's accreditation. In addition to the site visit, UNI prepared an assurance argument. Professor of political science Scott Peters and Director of Institutional Research & Effectiveness Kristin Moser co-chaired the HLC Steering Committee; photo.
3	Political science department talks Supreme Court vacancy Northern Iowan 117:15, p.2	10/08/2020	Members of the political science department discuss the vacancy in the Supreme Court; photo.
4	Address discusses women's suffrage Northern Iowan 117:11, p.1	09/24/2020	The annual Constitution Day Address was held on September 22. It was hosted by Scott Peters, professor and Department Head of Political Science. The speaker was Professor Christina Wolbrecht from the University of Notre Dame. She spoke on Zoom about her background, book, American voting, and women's suffrage; photo.
5	University to host mock caucus Northern Iowan 116:29, p.2	01/23/2020	The political science department, American Democracy Project, and Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) will host a mock caucus event designed to introduce students to the caucusing process. Participants will be led through the processes that both parties use to conduct their caucus. UNI had the highest midterm voter turnout of Iowa universities; photo.
6	UNI alum discusses foreign policy Northern Iowan 116:18, p.2	10/31/2019	John Dinger, alum and former U.S. Ambassador to Mongolia, held the forum "When Politics Trumps Expertise: Ukraine, Turkey, Syria, and Foreign Policy Making in the Trump White House" at UNI on October 28. Dinger spoke about the inner workings of foreign policy and how ambassadors work together with the government; photo.
7	Poli Sci works to elect women Northern Iowan 115:18, p.2	10/25/2018	The ninth annual Women in Politics Bipartisan Scholarship Benefit was held on October 16, hosted by the Department of Political Science. Former ambassador Nancy Powell was the event's keynote speaker. The Women in Politics Scholarship was awarded to Audrey Simpson, Erin Thomason, and Kelsey Chidley; photos.
8	Profs hold Constitutional roundtable Northern Iowan 115:8, p.1	09/20/2018	Professors Scott Peters, Jayme Renfro, Donna Hoffman, Christopher Martin, and Elise DuBord participated in a discussion panel hosted by #PanthersVote for Constitution Day. Topics included politics, economy, the press, and immigration; photos.
9	UNI faculty says 'yes' to supporting diversity Northern Iowan 112:28, p.1	01/14/2016	The UNI Faculty Senate endorsed a statement about diversity and discrimination on campus following multiple student-centered discussions.
10	UNI Panel to discuss U.S. Supreme Court decisions Public Relations News Release 2013:56, p.1	09/16/2013	University of Northern Iowa Daniel Webster Law Society will host a panel of professors discussing past and future Supreme Court decisions. The event is free and open to the public.
11	AAUP releases report on cuts Northern Iowan 109:33, p.1	02/08/2013	The report addressed five "issues of concern". According to the report, several faculty members expressed a lack of trust in President Allen's administration that started before the events of 2012; photo
12	Professors analyze 2012 election results Northern Iowan 109:26, p.1	12/04/2012	Political science faculty analyze election results. Campaign tactics, issues, and advertisements were topics of discussion.
13	Tuition freeze, grievance process and more Northern Iowan 109:21, p.4	11/06/2012	Letter from student body president Jordan Bancroft-Smithe addressing tuition freeze and grievance process. Update on tuition freeze meeting with Regents.
14	Presidential search committee approved Northern Iowan 109:7, p.1	09/18/2012	Board of Regents appoints twenty-one members; roster of committee members.
15	A look into the UNI Faculty Senate Northern Iowan 109:6, p.1	09/14/2012	The role of the Faculty Senate examined: what does the senate do, how was it created, and what is the chair of the faculty senate. Students, faculty, and staff are welcome to attend senate meetings.
16	Faculty senate discusses potential academic cuts Northern Iowan 108:39, p.1	02/24/2012	Members express concerns about general funds being transferred to nonacademic departments. Several faculty members seed that the budget process seemed to be top down, with little input from the bottom up.
17	Supreme Court recognizes ministerial exception in discrimination laws Northern Iowan 108:31, p.1	01/27/2012	The unanimous ruling stated that religious institutions have the freedom to handle the employment of employees without involvement of the government.
18	Investigation into sexual assault victim's past raises legal, ethical questions Northern Iowan 108:11, p.1	10/04/2011	In 2004, two football players were found guilty of sexual abuse on an eighteen year old freshman student. In 2007 a civil lawsuit was filed against the university. Personal documents from the victim have been requested; photo.
19	UNI professor is expert on state supreme court issuses. Public Relations News Release 2010:186, p.1	01/25/2011	Scott Peters researches state supreme court elections and the interaction between the courts and public opinion.
20	UNI to host panel on retention elections of Iowa Supreme Court justices Public Relations News Release 2010:102, p.1	10/18/2010	This year's retention elections for the Iowa Supreme Court have been controversial, with some groups urging that several justices be ousted in response to their 2009 decision on same-sex marriage.
21	Forum examines American government through ex-Congressmen's eyes Northern Iowan 106:8, p.1	09/25/2009	Bill Burlison and Phil English discuss the importance of the executive and legislative branches of government, presidential leadership, and contemporary issues, including health care; photo.
22	'Who Leads? Congress and the President in the American System' topic for Hoxie Forum Public Relations News Release 2009:45, p.1	09/14/2009	Former U. S. representatives Bill Burlison and Phil English will discuss "Who Leads? The moderator will be Scott Peters, professor of political science. The forum is part of a two-day visit for the Congress to Campus program.
23	Obama's Supreme Court nominee 'no surprise' to UNI prof Public Relations News Release 2008:550, p.1	05/27/2009	The nomination of U. S. Circuit Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the U. S. Supreme Court came as "no surprise" to John W. Johnson, professor of history and interim dean of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences.
24	Election affects Iowans Northern Iowan 105:23, p.1	11/18/2008	Panel discusses meaning of recent elections; Ronald Walters also speaks on campus.
25	News Brief/Calendar of Events Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	09/18/2006	A debate will be held between Sam Coppersmith and Manuel Lujan.
26	"Congress, the President, and the Balance of Power" topic for UNI Constitution Day Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	09/14/2006	Former U.S. representatives Sam Coppersmith and Manuel Lujan will discuss "Congress, the President, and the Balance of Power."
27	News Brief/Calendar of Events Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	09/11/2006	"Congress, the President, and the Balance of Power" is the topic of discussion for the Hoxie Forum for Constitution Day 2006.
28	Supreme Court to open new session Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	10/03/2005	UNI professor discusses the Supreme Court.
29	Tuesday, Sept. 27 Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	09/26/2005	Panel discussion on future of U. S. Supreme Court will be held; Iowa Business Council will present "Early Childhood Development/Education Awareness Conference".
30	Panel discussion about Supreme Court at UNI Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	09/21/2005	Panel discussion on "Nomination, Confirmation, and the Future of the U. S. Supreme Court" will take place on Sept. 27.
31	Special interest groups expected to have impact on justice selection for Supreme Court Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	07/15/2005	Briefly explains how a justice is selected and different ways of swaying the President's decision.
32	Campus briefs Northern Iowan 101:21, p.5	11/09/2004	Meetings and events planned.
33	UNI professors to speak about implications of 2004 elections Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	11/04/2004	Will discuss impact of Bush re-election on social and economic policies, courts, Congress and foreign policy.
34	UNI professors well-versed in U. S. politics, presidential elections Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	10/18/2004	Professors and their areas of expertise listed.