Dr. Mary Pettenger is a professor of Politics, Policy and Administration at Western Oregon University and the Social Sciences Division Chair. She received her Ph.D. and M.A. in International Studies from the University of Denver, and her B.A. from Whitman College. She teaches courses in the fields of international and comparative politics, including International Relations, Environmental Politics, Civic Literacy & Engagement, U.S. Foreign Policy, International Law, International Organization, Human Rights, Causes of War, Government and Politics of Europe and Asia. Her research focuses on climate change and experiential learning. She is also the faculty advisor for the WOU Model United Nations Club, co-director of the International Studies major and co-founder of the Empowered Communities Project.

Contact Information

Mary Pettenger, Ph.D.
Professor of Politics, Policy
and Administration
Division Chair – Social Sciences

Office: Bellamy Hall 231A
Telephone: (503) 838-8301
Email: pettengm@wou.edu

Office Hours – Spring Quarter 2024:
In person or by zoom (student choice) –
Mondays 10-12:00, Tuesdays 1-2:00, Wednesdays 1-3:00
and by arrangement (contact by email)

**Please use this link for booking appointments:
https://mary-pettenger.youcanbook.me

Mailing Address:
Department of Politics, Policy & Administration
Western Oregon University
345 N Monmouth Ave
Monmouth, OR 97361

Education

Ph.D., University of Denver,
International Studies
M.A., University of Denver,
International Studies
B.A., Whitman College,
Political Science

Class Schedule


Summer 2023
PS492 Political Ideologies
(Online -asynchronous)

Fall 2023
PS193 Model United Nations
(Mondays & Wednesdays 4-5:50 – Bellamy 235)

PS203 International Relations
(Online -asynchronous)

PS393 Advanced Model UN
(Wednesdays 4-4:50 – Bellamy 235)

Winter 2024
PS355 Civic Literacy & Engagement
(Mondays 2-3:50 / Hybrid –
Bellamy 110A)

PS393 Advanced Model UN
(Wednesdays 4-4:50 – Bellamy 235)

Spring 2024
PS486 International
Organizations and Law

(Online -asynchronous)

PS393 Advanced Model UN
(Wednesdays 4-4:50 – Bellamy 235)

Summer 2024
PS478 Political Fiction & Film
(Online -asynchronous)