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Dr. Nancy Haanstad, Professor of Political Science and Department Chair
Ph.D.  University of Utah, 1984


Nancy Haanstad teaches the POLS International Politics courses and serves as coordinator for the new International Politics Minor.  In addition, she is the campus advisor for  the non-partisan human rights organization Amnesty International (1977 Nobel Peace Prize recipient) and the Model United Nations program.
Office:  SS288
Phone:  (801) 626-6698

                                      
E-Mail:  nhhanstad@weber.edu
Website:  http://faculty.weber.edu/nhaanstad


 
Dr. Robert Fudge, Assistant Professor of Philosophy
Ph.D. Syracuse University, 2001

Robert Fudge's teaching and research interests are in the areas of ethics and aesthetics, with a special interest in the moral significance of empathy. His publications have appeared in several journals and edited collections.  He also serves as the philosophy program advisor.

Office:  SS262
Phone:  (801) 626-7046

E-Mail:  robertfudge@weber.edu
Website:  http://faculty.weber.edu/rfudge


 
Dr. Richard Greene, Associate Professor of Philosophy
Ph.D. The University of California, Santa Barbara, 1998

Richard Greene has published in numerous journals in the areas of epistemology, metaphysics, and ethics and has co-edited the volumes The Sopranos and Philosophy, The Undead and Philosophy, Quentin Tarantino and Philosophy, and the forthcoming His Dark Materials and Philosophy.

Office:  SS264
Phone:  (801) 626-7177


E-Mail:  rgreene@weber.edu
Website: http://faculty.weber.edu/rgreene


 
Dr. Frank Guliuzza, Professor of Political Science
Ph.D. Notre Dame University, 1990

Frank Guliuzza is on sabbatical during the 2008-2009 academic year.

 

 


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Dr. Gary Johnson, Associate Professor of Political Science
Ph.D.  University of Kansas, 2001

Dr Johnson has published in Public Administration Review, Journal of Urban Affairs, and the Municipal Finance Review.  His co-authored book The Adapted City was published in 2003 by M.E. Sharpe.  His research focuses on state and local government, public policy, and public administration.

Office:  SS288
Phone:  (801) 626-6697


E-Mail:  garyjohnson@weber.edu
Website: http://faculty.weber.edu/garyjohnson


 
Dr. Thomas Kuehls, Professor of Political Science
Ph.D.  Johns Hopkins University, 1992

Thom Kuehls' area of specialization in political science is political theory.  He is the author of Beyond Sovereign Territory: The Space of Ecopolitics, as well as several essays in edited collections.  He is constantly working on his American Government, American Ideals (unpublished), which he uses in his American National Government courses, and he serves as the academic advisor for political science majors and minors.

Office:  SS296
Phone:  (801) 626-6696


E-Mail:  tkuehls@weber.edu
Website:  http://www.weber.edu/tkuehls/


Dr. Leah Murray, Assistant Professor of Political Science
Ph.D.  University at Albany-SUNY, 2004

Leah Murray's primary research interests are in American politics: the presidency, Congress, elections and youth and politics. She teaches courses on all aspects of American politics, especially the national institutions, and serves as the department's internship supervisor.

Office:  SS290
Phone:  (801) 626-6668


E-Mail:  lmurray@weber.edu
Website: http://faculty.weber.edu/lmurray



Dr. Paul Pope, Visiting Assistant Professor of Political Science
D.A. Idaho State University, 2008

Paul Pope teaches courses on public and constitutional law, and his research interests include separation of powers, civil liberties, and the language and culture of the law.  He also serves as the coach of the Mock Trial and Moot Court teams, both of which compete in national tournaments.

Office:  SS292
Phone:  (801) 626-7234


E-Mail: paulpope@weber.edu
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Dr. T. Ramakrishna Reddy, Professor of Political Science Ph.D.  University of Kentucky, 1966

 

 

 


Office:  SS286
Phone:  (801) 626-6674


E-Mail:  trreddy@weber.edu
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Dr. Peter Vernezze, Associate Professor of Philosophy
Ph.D. University of Washington, 1989

Dr. Vernezze has published articles in Ancient Philosophy, Skepsis, and The Journal of the Utah Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters.  He is the author of Reason and the World: A Critical Thinking Textbook and Don't Worry, Be Stoic: Ancient Wisdom for Troubles Times.  In addition, he has co-edited the volumes The Sopranos and Philosophy and Bob Dylan and Philosophy.

Office:  SS258
Phone:  (801) 626-6642


E-Mail:  pvernezze@weber.edu
Website:  http://faculty.weber.edu/pvernezze/

 
Staff  
Ms. Terry Thiel, Department Secretary

Office:  SS282
Phone:  (801) 626-6694


Ms. Taisa Hardesty, Work Study
Office:  SS282
Phone:  (801) 626-7470

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