March 2008
Arianna String Quartet, the quartet-in-residence at UMSL, was mentioned in news briefs about an upcoming performance. The news briefs ran March 5 in the Hermann (Missouri) Advertiser-Courier and March 6 in The Telegraph in Alton, Ill.
Marcel Bechtoldt, system administrator principal in technology services, was quoted about the university's use of Wimba Pronto software, an instant messaging tool geared specifically toward education. The article appeared March 4 at CampusTechnology.com.
Marvin Berkowitz, professor of educational psychology, was quoted in an article about the use of a character curriculum at Richmond County, Ga., schools. The article ran March 30 in The Augusta (Georgia) Chronicle.
Kathleen Sullivan Brown, associate professor of educational leadership and policy studies, wrote a letter to the editor about keeping quality teacher education and training in Missouri. The Letter to the Editor ran March 15 in the St. Louis Post-Disptach.
Kent Farnsworth, professor of educational leadership and policy studies, was quoted about the decline of education in the United States. The quote was part of an article that appeared, along with a photo featuring Farnsworth, in The Neosoho ( Missouri) Daily News.
Tara Galovski, assistant professor of psychology, was mentioned in news briefs about a study she's working on that assesses and treats individuals suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. The news briefs ran in the March issue of the Ferguson Times and March 5 in the St. Charles County Journals.
Chancellor Tom George performed during a concert at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center. A photo of George performing ran March 6 in The St. Louis American. George presented the 2008 Trailblazer Awards to five outstanding UMSL women. Stories about the ceremony and photos of George presenting the awards ran March 19 in El Mundo Latino, March 20 in The St. Louis American and March 27 in the St. Louis Argus. George was featured in a story about his life. The story and a photo of George ran March 19 in the North County Journals. George was interviewed for a story about the Center for Nanoscience. The interview aired live March 17 on KWMU (90.7 FM).
Tony Georges, director of student financial aid, was quoted in a story about Missouri's student loan authority reporting a financial loss. The story ran March 7 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Georges was interviewed for a story about decreases in student loans. The story aired March 10 on KSDK (Channel 5).
Andrew Glassberg, associate professor of political science, was quoted in a story about a community improvement district for Lindell Market Place. The story ran March 26 in the West End Word.
Michael Griffin, associate professor of psychology, was mentioned in news briefs about a study he's working on that assesses and treats individuals suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder. The news briefs ran in the March issue of the Ferguson Times and March 5 in the St. Charles County Journals.
Virginia Lee Hunter, lecturer in art, spent a decade photographing traveling carnivals. A mention of Hunter's project ran March 7 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Terry Jones, professor of political science, discussed improvements to bridges in the St. Louis area. Jones commentary aired March 26 on KWMU (90.7 FM.)
David Kimball, associate professor of political science, was interviewed for a story about the 2008 Presidential Elections The story aired March 6 on KWMU (90.7 FM.) Kimball was quoted in an article about affirmative action emerging as a ballot initiative wedge issue in several states. The article appeared March 11 in The Hill, a Washington D.C.-based newspaper that focuses its coverage on Congress. Kimball's study on error rates for touch-screen voting machines in 2004 was referenced in an article that ran March 23 in the Philippine Daily Inquirer.
Charles Korr, professor emeritus of history, was quoted in a story about the University of Missouri System's partnership with the University of the Western Cape in South Africa. The story ran March 31 in The Columbia Missourian.
David Linzee, writing lab supervisor in the Department of English, wrote a commentary about St. Louis events on YouTube. The commentary ran March 26 in the West End Word.
Jimmy Liu, director of the Center for Nanoscience, was interviewed for a story about the center. The interview aired live March 17 on KWMU (90.7 FM.)
Richard Middleton, assistant professor of political science, was quoted in a story about the growing number of swing voters. The story ran March 26 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Jody Miller, associate professor of criminology and criminal justice, was mentioned in a story about her new book, "Getting Played: African American Girls, Urban Inequality, and Gendered Violence." The story ran March 9 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Kendra Perry, project development specialist for the Center for Nanoscience, was interviewed for a story about the center. The interview aired live March 17 on KWMU (90.7 FM.)
Don Phares, professor emeritus of economics, was quoted in a story about the revitalization of downtown St. Louis. The story ran March 30 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Lois Pierce, professor of social work, was quoted in a story about violence in urban schools. The story ran March 9 in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Pierce was interviewed for a story about school violence. The interview aired live March 11 on KMOX (1120 AM.)
David Robertson, professor of political science, was quoted in a story on the race for Missouri's 9th District Congressional seat. The story ran in several Missouri newspapers including on March 18 in the Hannibal Courier-Post, The Mexico Ledger, Sikeston Standard Democrat and Washington Missourian. Robertson was quoted in a story about Missouri Treasurer Sarah Steelman. The article ran March 27 in the Riverfront Times.
Richard Rosenfeld, professor of criminology and criminal justice, received the "Sold on St. Louis" award from the St. Louis Realtors Association. A news brief about the award ran in the March issue of the Ferguson Times.
Charles Schmitz, dean of the College of Education, co-wrote the book "Golden Anniversaries: The Seven Secrets of Successful Marriage" with his wife, Liz. A story about the couple and their book ran in the March issue of St. Louis Commerce Magazine.
Howard Schwartz, professor of English, was mentioned in a brief for his talk "Jewish Tales of the Supernatural" that he would give at Michigan State University in East Lansing. The brief appeared March 26 in the Lansing ( Michigan) State Journal.
James Shymansky, professor of teaching and learning, was mentioned in an article about the Just Ask program, which he founded to help teachers integrate other areas of study into science classes. The article appeared March 24 in The Hawk Eye in Burlington, Iowa.
Mark Tranel, academic director of the Public Policy Research Center, was named president of North County Inc. A news brief about the appointment ran in the March issue of Spanish Lake Word.
The University of Missouri-St. Louis was mentioned in commentary about the equity gap between UMSL and the other three UM System campuses. The commentary ran March 21 in the St. Louis Business Journal. UMSL was mentioned in a story about the UM System proposing a cut in spending for the four campuses. The story ran March 11 in the Columbia Missourian. UMSL was mentioned in a story about Express Scripts locating it's headquarters on the campus. The story ran in the March issue of the St. Louis Commerce Magazine. UMSL was mentioned in a story about a film festival sponsored by the university. The story ran March 20 in The St. Louis American. UMSL was mentioned in a story about the new University of Missouri System President Gary Forsee. The story ran March 28 in the Moberly Monitor Index.
Dan Younger, professor of art, was quoted in a story about an art auction to benefit a former UMSL student. The story ran March 6 in the Independent News and March 12 in The Community News.
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