Kelsey B. Mulvihill, '12

Double major: French and Political Science

Language studied at Union: French

Awards and Achievements:

Honors in French
MILDRED WILDER PRIZE (2012) (to the senior majoring in Political Science who has written the best piece of scholarly work pertaining to the subject of women and politics)
Aimé Simon ’91 Term Abroad Award (2010)
David S. Kaplan ’82 Award (2010)
Dean’s List (2008-2011)
2009 Mini-term in Martinique
Fall 2010 Term Abroad in Rennes, France

Honor societies: Phi Beta Kappa, Pi Sigma Alpha (Political Science Honor Society), Order of the Omega (Union's Greek Honor Society)
Omicron Delta Kappa (National Leadership Honor Society)
Senior Admissions Intern (Union College)

Club or Student Organizations:

Secretary/Treasurer for Class of 2012
President of Union College Panhellenic Council
Member of the Beta Psi Chapter of Delta Delta Delta
Committee on Committees, Student Affairs Committee
Student Forum
Intramural dodgeball and soccer
Union College Women’s Ice Hockey manager
Resident Advisor in Fox Hall

photo of Kelsey Mulvihill

Kelsey and her mother visiting the Louvre in Paris, France, during her fall term abroad in 2010

Senior Project in French: "Hommes libres? : Un aperçu des discours historiques et politiques sur les communautés juives et musulmanes françaises"
Thesis in Political Science: "Women in Contemporary Electoral Politics: The Forgotten Case of Judicial Contests"

Statement: "My proudest accomplishment at Union College thus far has been the recognition and nomination that I received from the Union Faculty to be elected to membership in the Alpha of New York Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa. I am so grateful for the close relationships that I have been able to form with Union faculty members, especially those within the French and Political Science departments, and it is truly a great honor to represent Union College in this national honor society.  Earning this recognition would not have been possible without the close-knit community of French professors that have guided and challenged me, both personally and academically, which has ultimately resulted in my true appreciation and love of the French language and culture."