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Curriculum Vitae(2009), Nathan Sawatzky 06/18/1981
NATHAN SAWATZKY
Curriculum Vitae (December 2010)
231 South Eddy St.
South Bend, IN46617
(574) 514-1601 (cell)
EDUCATION
2009 – PresentPhD
Political Science
University of Notre Dame
Anticipated Graduation: June 2014
2002 – 2009Bachelor or Arts (4-yr Honours)
Major: Philosophy
Bachelor of Arts (3-yr)
Major: International Development Studies
University of Winnipeg
1999 – 2002Bachelor of Arts (3-yr)
Major: Intercultural Studies
ProvidenceCollege
1996 – 1999High School Diploma
RiftValleyAcademy
Kijabe, Kenya
EMPLOYMENT
Aug. 2010 – PresentTeacher’s Assistant (part-time), Department of Political Science, University of Notre Dame [Political Theory(F2010), Introduction to Comparative Politics (S2011)]
lead weekly discussion sessions
mark and comment onpapers
advise students on paper writing
guest lecture
Sept. 2007 – Apr. 2009Teacher’s Assistant (part-time), Classics Department, University of Winnipeg[Introduction to Latin (2007-08), Introduction to Greek(2008-09), Intermediate Latin (F2008)]
teach labs, review periods, and as substitute teacher
mark quizzes and exams
tutor students individually
May 2007 – Aug. 2009Fundraising and Outreach Manager (part-time), Local Investment Towards Employment, Inc. (LITE) [non-profit]
plan and manage the annual LITE Wild Blueberry Pancake Breakfast fundraiser (attendance 800, income $21,500)
plan andmanage the newLITE Lunch Tour of inner city community economic development (CED) initiatives to raise awareness of and support for CED among Winnipeg’s corporate leaders
oversee fallfundraising: presentations, materials development, website development, media relations, two part time fundraising staff, twenty fundraising volunteers
Sept. 2006 – Apr. 2009Teacher’s Assistant (part-time), Philosophy Department, University of Winnipeg [Introduction to Philosophy(2006-09), Classical Philosophy(F2008)]
mark and comment on quizzes, exams, and papers
advise students on paper writing
teach as substitute teacher
LANGUAGES
French, Ancient Greek, Classical Latin; very basic familiarity with Swahili, Uzbek, and German
CONFERENCES
Nov. 2010“Plato’s Critique of Honour in Plato’s Timaeus-Critias,” paper presented at the 2010 Northeast Political Science Association Annual General Meeting
Mar. 2010“What About Politics Is Most Worth Knowing: The Four Kinds of Causes of the Exercise of Unified Power Studied by Thucydides,” paper presented at the 2010 Notre Dame Political Science Graduate Student Organization Conference
Apr. 2009“Machiavelli’s Empathological Method,” poster and paper presented at the Midwest Political Science Association 67th Annual National Conference: Undergraduate Section
Mar. 2006“Eros and Method: Plato’s Response in the Euthyphro to Hesiod’s Theogony,” paper presented at the University of Windsor Undergraduate Classics Conference
AWARDS
Gold Medal, Highest Standing in the Arts, University of Winnipeg [Convocation 2009]
Gold Medal, Highest Standing in Philosophy, University of Winnipeg [Convocation 2009]
Awarded by the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA), provincial competition
- Kleovoulos Scholarship for Hellenic Studies ($2500) for high academic achievement in Hellenic Studies and leadership abilities [Fall 2008]
Awarded by the Classical Association of Canada (CAC), national competitions
- 2nd Prize in the Senior Greek Sight Translation ($100) [Spring 2008]
- 3rd Prize in the Junior Latin Sight Translation ($50) [Spring 2008]
- Honourable Mention in the Senior Greek Sight Translation [Spring 2007]
Awarded by the Centre for Hellenic Civilization, University of Manitoba, provincial competitions
- George Morrell Award ($1000) for achievement in ancient Greek philosophy and language [Spring 2008]
- Harris Liontas Award ($1000) for achievement in ancient Greek philosophy and language [Spring 2007]
Awarded by the department of Philosophy, University of Winnipeg
- Sydney Gallis Memorial Scholarship in Philosophy ($250) for best exhibiting the spirit of philosophy [Fall 2007]
- Professor Philip B. Wright Memorial Prize ($150) for best essay on Plato [Fall 2006]
VOLUNTEER WORK
Feb. – Aug. 2009Synod Delegate and Vestry Member, St. Margaret’s Anglican Church
contribute to monthly Vestry (i.e. Board) meetings
participate in ad hoc Tri-parish Committee
Apr. – May 2009Instructor (semi-formal), Philosophy Department, University of Winnipeg [Plato’s Symposium]
prepare and deliver eleven 90 minute lectures
lead eleven 45 minute class discussions following lectures
Sept. 2007 – Jan. 2009Co-Chair, Organizing Committee of theWinnipegRun for Rights
chair Organizing Committee Meetings
jointly lead yearly planning process
coordinate seven subcommittees and twelve key roles
secure sponsors
Jun. 2004 – Jun. 2009Bass, St. Margaret’s Anglican Church choirs
sing in monthly Men’s Choir (specializing in Russian music)
sing in monthly Vesper Choir (specializing in Baroque and Renaissance music)
sing in Easter and Advent choirs
Jun. 2006 – May 2007Board Member (Board Chair, Dec.–May), LITE
chair monthly board meetings
chair meetings of the Personnel, Finance, Disbursement, and Nominations Committees
represent the board legally and at public events
liaise between the board and Executive Director
lead the development offinance and personnel policy
interview job applicants
May – Jul. 2006Cyclist, Cycle for Sudan 2006
cycle across Canada(Victoria, BC, to St. John’s, NF) with my father to raise $17,000 for the Lobwaye Leadership Training Centre in South Sudan
Falls 2003,2004Midfielder, CanadianMennoniteUniversity Soccer Team
Falls2000,2001Defenseman, ProvidenceCollege Soccer Team