Alumni Events

Social and Behavioral Sciences Distinguished Alumni Day

The College of Social and Behavioral Sciences hosted its second Distinguished Alumni Day on Friday, April 22, 2011.

The purpose of the day is to keep alumni engaged with the college and to provide CSBS students the opportunity to interact with graduates who have earned success in the social and behavioral sciences.  The event included receptions with alumni, CSBS leadership, and President Allen and Provost Gibson; a panel discussion open to students and faculty; and an opportunity for the alumni to visit classes and give guest lectures to students.  

This year’s theme was “Law and a Democratic Society” and included alumni who have been successful in the field of law and justice.  The 2011 Distinguished Alumni are:
John Benton (Political Science ‘81)—­Partner at California Strategies & Advocacy LLC; Sacramento, Calif.
Peter Fagen (Political Science ‘83)—Founding Partner of Fagen Friedman and Fulfrost LLP; San Marcos, Calif.
Randy Hefner (History ‘75)—District Court Judge for Iowa 5th District; Adel, Iowa
Angel Robinson (Political Science ‘02)—Consumer Advocate for the Iowa Insurance Division; Des Moines, Iowa
George Stigler (History ‘72)—District Court Judge, District 1B; Waterloo, Iowa