Curriculum Vitae(2009), Nathan Sawatzky 06/18/1981

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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