We are pleased to share the Spring 2014 edition of the Political Science Newsletter.

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Topics in this issue include:

From the Chair
Professor Eric Smith brings you up to date on our latest achievements in his first letter as department chair.

The Future of the Department
During the 2005-2006 academic year, the Department of Political Science began a strategic planning process and decided to focus on departmental strengths in the fields of the Politics of Identity and Environmental Politics.

Undergraduate Advising
A look at the work that the undergraduate advising office does in helping all Political Science majors at UCSB.

Class of 2013 Alumni Participating in Prestigious Fellowships
Two alumni from the class of 2013 are participating in prestigious fellowships in California: Danielle Pietro is a Coro Fellow and Ross Zelen is participating in the California Capital Fellowship.

Department Celebrations
The faculty, alumni, and students of our department excel in the field of Political Science and beyond.

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