TEMPLE POLITICAL SCIENCE SOCIETY
The leader in political discourse at Temple University.
WELCOME TO THE TEMPLE POLITICAL SCIENCE SOCIETY
The Temple Political Science Society provides a nonpartisan discussion forum to address political events of the day. Colloquially known as "PSSoc," the organization meets Wednesdays from 5:30 to 6:30 for its weekly general body meeting. Since its founding in 2007, the Society has grown to 35 full-time members and has had events covered by numerous outside media outlets.
MEET THE EXECUTIVE BOARD
The brain trust who brings Temple University its necessary dose of civil discourse.
Annie Reisenwitz
President
Annie is a Junior at Temple University. Currently, she is pursuing a double major in Political Science and Spanish. She formerly worked as Press Intern in the Mayor’s Communications Office and is now interning with PECO’s Government and External Affairs group. Annie works as an English and Spanish writing tutor at the Temple University Writing Center and the Resnick Academic Support Center for student-athletes
Sam Trilling
Vice President
Sam is currently a junior double major in Journalism and Political Science and is a student in Russian department. He formerly worked on a campaign in PA's 31st state district and wrote for JUMP Magazine, as well as working on campus as an Owl Team Leader for Summer 2017. Sam is studying abroad in Moscow, Russia for Summer 2018, and hopes to use his language skills during research in the fall.
Nathalie Bessette
Events Coordinator
Nathalie is a junior Political Science major with a minor in Communication Studies who is originally from Connecticut. In addition to being actively involved in PSSOC and the Political Science Department, Nathalie is also President of Jewkebox A Cappella and Public Relations Chair for Hillel at Temple's community service board. Outside of school, Nathalie's hobbies include hiking, exploring new parts of Philly, and trying new food!
Michael Cameron
Secretary
Michael Cameron is a Political Science Major and Spanish Minor. He's currently interning for Councilwoman Cherelle Parker, working as a Constituent Services Rep. Michael also works on campus for Aramark as part of the Marketing team. Fun fact: Michael has worked for the historic Franklin Fountain in the past by Penn's Landing, an old school Soda Fountain in Old City!
Anthony Amato
Public Relations
Anthony is a Junior at Temple, pursuing a degree in Political Science and a minor in Public relations. Anthony is a student worker in the Political Science Dept and a Peer advisor at the CLA center for academic advising and professional development. Outside of the Society, Anthony is an active member in Model UN and Professional Development Student Association.
Membership Coordinator
Kayla is a Political Science Major with a minor in Criminal Justice. She is also involved in Temple University's Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, Advocacy and Leadership (IDEAL), as a diversity peer. Her ambitions include attending law school after getting her BA in Political Science, and eventually getting into politics to represent the marginalized. A fun fact about her is that she is a classically trained opera singer.
Kayla Harnett
WHAT’S HAPPENING
We hold exciting events highlighting political events occurring in the City of Philadelphia, across the nation, and around the globe throughout the academic year.
What's Happened!
Political Science Movie Night
September 24
Join us for ice cream and snacks as we watch Snowden
INTERNSHIPS & OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
Click the Doc to view our comprehensive list of internships
Mayor Jim Kenney
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Seeking interns for the Office Of Communications
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Duties include:
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Preparing office correspondence
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Compile press clips for the daily distribution staff
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Provide Administrative support to the communications team as needed.
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Apply here:
https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/CityofPhiladelphia/743999675294567-press-and-digital-intern
IN THE PRESS
"Students react to inauguration day on, off campus"
January 24, 2017
"The club is a nonpartisan political forum and its regular body meetings often include discussion of different views, he said. Basile said the members and board members of the club are a mix of Republicans, Democrats and Independents.
“We encourage debate,” Basile said. “We definitely try to get a candid sense of where their political ideology might be because it can be a little threatening for both sides.” - The Temple News
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GENERAL BODY MEETINGS
Weekly
Wednesdays, 6 to 7 p.m.
821 Anderson Hall (Women's Studies Lounge), Temple University.