[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 68 (Monday, April 28, 2008)]
[Senate]
[Page S3439]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING DR. EMMETT BUELL

 Mr. LUGAR. Mr. President, I wish to pay tribute to a 
remarkable professor, scholar, and author, Dr. Emmett Buell of Denison 
University in Granville, OH. Today, April 28, 2008, Dr. Buell will 
teach his final class before stepping down as a full-time professor.
  Professor Buell received his Ph.D. in political science from 
Vanderbilt University after earning his undergraduate and M.A. at 
Louisiana State University. He has taught at Denison since the 1969 to 
1970 academic year and has directed the Richard G. Lugar Program in 
Politics and Public Service since its inception in 1995. This program 
provides students with opportunities to study various aspects of public 
policy, combining classroom instruction with the practical application 
of these studies through an internship experience. As of July 2007, 
about 110 students in the program will have served as interns in 
congressional offices. Given his exemplary leadership and record of 
success, Dr. Buell was subsequently installed as the inaugural holder 
of the Richard G. Lugar Chair in Public Policy on April 21, 2006.
  Dr. Emmett Buell is a nationally recognized expert in the political 
science field and specifically on Presidential selection and negative 
campaigning in Presidential elections. He has authored, coauthored, or 
coedited four books, including ``Attack Politics: Negativity in 
Presidential Campaigns Since 1960''. Emmett also has authored or 
coauthored articles and research notes in the American Journal of 
Political Science, Journal of Politics, American Politics Quarterly, 
Urban Affairs Quarterly, Social Science Quarterly, and the Journal of 
Law & Politics. In addition, he has written chapters for books edited 
by others on such topics as the invisible primary, the New Hampshire 
primary, the changing role of national party conventions, and news 
coverage of Presidential aspirants.
  Outside of his impressive list of experiences and skills, I know 
Emmett to be an individual of high integrity and character. He is 
idealistic, while remaining grounded in the practical. He is serious 
and thoughtful, while maintaining a sense of humor. He is generous with 
his time and attention, without losing his focus and personal 
discipline.
  Perhaps most importantly, Dr. Buell has been an inspirational mentor 
to hundreds of students. His office door has always been open, and he 
makes every effort to assist, promote, and encourage those who seek 
guidance. I have heard from many individuals, including those who have 
worked in my own office, that they would not be in their employment 
positions today if it were not for his assistance. Likewise, I know 
that he is immensely proud of these students and their accomplishments.
  Dr. Buell is also legendary on the Denison campus for his devotion to 
personal fitness and mastery of racquetball. He has encouraged numerous 
student challenges on the racquetball court throughout his career and 
has almost always been on the victorious side.
  Mr. President, I was pleased to join with many of these former 
students, along with numerous faculty and friends, in celebration of 
Emmett's career at a retirement ceremony on Saturday, April 19, 2008. I 
am delighted that this event provided a forum to share our admiration 
for his years of service and contribution to Denison 
University.

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