 Dr. David Rankin |
Political Science Chair David Rankin will present the lecture, “Engaged Learning, Citizenship and Democracy for a New Millennial Generation,” on Tuesday, Sept. 20 at 3:30 p.m. in Rosch Recital Hall as the recipient of the 2011 President’s Award for Excellence in teaching.
His talk, continuing the tradition bestowed upon the annual faculty recipient, will be held this year during Constitution Week, which will include several activities relating to civility, public service and civic engagement. Community projects showcasing and involving student service and engagement will also be featured.
Rankin joined SUNY Fredonia in 1999. He teaches courses including American Politics; Media and Politics; Campaigns and Elections; Public Opinion; and Civic Education and Engagement.
He has led the department’s internship program in Washington, D.C., since 2002 and serves as director of the Fredonia Academic Community Engagement (FACE) Center. He has also been one of the campus’ most visible faculty members throughout Western New York, regularly appearing as an expert with a variety of Erie and Chautauqua county media outlets.
