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ThePSCReportonline!
A Semi-Quarterly Journal for the Alumni of the University
of Rhode Island Political Science Department.
Faculty Editors:
Professor Alfred Killilea
Professor Nicolai Petro
Editor:
Michael D. Fox
Associate Editor:
Sherry Keneson-Hall
Supported by the generous
donations of the University of Rhode Island Political
Science Alumni.
FEEDBACK
Our last issue of the PSC Report was devoted to addressing some of the issues that our august professors feel we shall be facing in this new millennium. Of course, as you should remember from Professor Al Killilea’s course, there is always some whispering in the back row. Here are a few excerpts from the thousands (Yeah, right) of e-mails we have received:
(Please Note: In our effort to legitimize ourselves, we prefer to call this column feedback, and please, take us with the humor we intend.)
"The last issue was devoted to what I presume were faculty opinions on millennial issues. I found their tone was very reminiscent of the late 60’s. Different topics, same spin. It struck me as curious…"
I must add that this is the same feeling espoused by our underclassmen today; that the professors are all dusty and locked in their ways. But there is hope! I have personally seen most of them in front of those newfangled computers (not working, just contemplating.) – ed.
"I especially enjoyed the essays [contained in the last issue of PSC Report] – a fun reunion exercise might be to distribute the essays with the author’s names deleted, and have folks guess which current issue affects each particular professor."
Um…Homework, at a reunion? Sounds like fun. – ed.
"I loved the 200 word essays – but noted that some members of the faculty either do not follow directions well (could that be??) or thought that they had far more worth saying (impossible…)
My sentiments exactly, but did anybody ever like reading what the professors wrote? – ed.
"After reading the responses of the department to the Fall 1999 question regarding the most important issues facing America today, I am left feeling entertained, puzzled, flabbergasted, and in some instances, OUTRAGED (and all at the same time)!!! For these reasons I must beg that my name not be removed from your distribution list."
Another satisfied customer – we aim to please. – ed.
"Your [Al Killilea’s] influence was formative. To this day, I give thanks for the 1-page exposition format (in pol phil) that forced some economy of writing and lots of knowledge of content."
We all knew that he was ahead of his time, but his method merely reflected his eco-friendliness (tree hugger) and not, as he might suggest, his teaching style. – ed.
"I miss URI everyday."
"…I would absolutely LOVE to continue receiving the newsletter. I recently received my first copy and it was a treat to relive the personalities of the professors from the department."
I have nothing more to add … – ed.
E-mail us here at the PSCReport, we'd love to hear from you. mailto:hookshot@uri.edu
Comments? Please contact Professor Al Killilea at: hookshot@uri.edu
The PSC Report invites unsolicited submissions (really, we need the material!!) of essays, articles and editorial comments. Submissions should be sent via e-mail to hookshot@uri.edu or via US Mail on 3 1/2" diskette or CD-ROM with hardcopy to:
The PSC Report
Al Killilea, Faculty Editor
Political Science Department
University of Rhode Island
Washburn Hall
Kingston, RI 02881