John Lopez, an East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (ESU) senior with a double major in political science and philosophy, completed a summer semester internship in August working in the supervisor\u2019s office for Middle Smithfield Township, Pa.\u00a0 Lopez was an intern working directly for three Middle Smithfield Township Supervisors who comprise the board and govern the township – Annette Atkinson, Mitchell Marcus and Mike Dwyer. During his internship from May to August, Lopez was supervised at ESU by Dr. Kimberly S. Adams, associate professor of political science.<\/p>\n
Lopez\u2019s internship duties included assisting with the township\u2019s 911 readdressing project\u00a0 and involvement in the planning and implementation of Middle Smithfield Township’s annual memory makers luncheon in September, which brings together long-time residents and those 60 years or older.<\/p>\n
After his internship, Lopez, an Allentown resident, was hired by the supervisor\u2019s office as a receptionist. He said the internship taught him a great deal about the administrative work required of township and government employees.<\/p>\n
\u201cI have seen administrative law at work during my internship, which is much different than learning or reading about it in the classroom,\u201d said Lopez.\u00a0 \u201cThe internship illustrated, first-hand, democracy in action and the real life effects of it.\u00a0 It was a great opportunity.\u201d<\/p>\n