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Health & Society

Falk College, Council of Europe’s Pompidou Group Partner to Support Public Health-focused Drug Policies

Monday, July 9, 2018, By Michele Barrett

A four-year collaborative partnership between the Falk College and the Council of Europe’s Cooperation Group to Combat Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking in Drugs (the Council of Europe’s Pompidou Group) will support rigorous curricular development and training for drug policy…

The Hill

Democrats Lack Representatives for Future Campaigns

Friday, July 6, 2018, By Essence Britt

Grant Reeher, professor of political science and director of the Campbell Institute for Public Affairs in the Maxwell School, was quoted in the Hill article “Ready for somebody? Dems lack heir apparent this time.” Reeher, a specialist in political representation, legislature behavior and…

Campus & Community

Reminder: Deadline to Apply to Be First-Year Experience Facilitators July 9

Friday, July 6, 2018, By News Staff

Dear Colleagues: Over the last several weeks, many of you have indicated a willingness, even an eagerness, to support the 2018-19 academic year first-year experience. We are grateful for your participation and leadership in creating a more diverse and inclusive…

Al Jazeera

Is Trump’s ‘Space Force’ a Ridiculous Thought?

Friday, July 6, 2018, By Essence Britt

Jackie Orr, associate professor of sociology in the Maxwell School comments on President Trump’s thoughts on developing a “Space Force” in the opinion piece, “Trump’s Astronomically Misguided ‘Space Force’.” Jackie Orr refers to the former president, George W. Bush, when…

Associated Press

President Trump Spurs Trade War with World

Friday, July 6, 2018, By Essence Britt

Mary E. Lovely, a professor of economics in the Maxwell School, was quoted in the Associated Press article, “Trump Jabbed First. and Now World Hits Back in Trade Fight.” “President Trump is creating a trade war with the entire world…

WSYR Radio

Do New Yorkers Need to Worry About Earthquakes?

Friday, July 6, 2018, By Essence Britt

Jeffrey Karson, professor of earth sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed by WSYR Radio to discuss recent volcanic and earthquake activity. Karson, an expert in seismology says, “Earthquakes and volcanoes are completely normal behavior. They get…

CNN

Virtual Social Media Influencers Are Posing As Humans

Friday, July 6, 2018, By Essence Britt

Jennifer Grygiel, assistant professor of communications in the Newhouse School, was quoted in the CNN story “ Instagram star isn’t what she seems. But brands are buying in.” Grygiel, an expert in social media, agrees with the idea of influencers revealing…

CNET Directory

Immigration Debate Intensifies After Picture Of Terrified Girl Goes Viral

Friday, July 6, 2018, By Essence Britt

Seth Gitner, associate professor of newspaper and online journalism in the Newhouse School, was quoted in the CNET article “In the immigration debate, one picture powers thousands of tweets.” Gitner comments on the image of the two-year-old Honduran girl crying,…

CNY Central

The History Behind Juneteenth

Friday, July 6, 2018, By Essence Britt

Herb Ruffin, associate professor of history and chair of African American Studies, was interviewed by CNY Central for a story about the Juneteenth Celebration in Syracuse. Ruffin, an expert in African American history, explains what Juneteenth is: “It is a celebration of…

Gulf News Television

Can ‘Roseanne’ Survive Without Roseanne?

Friday, July 6, 2018, By Essence Britt

Robert Thompson, Trustee Professor and director of the Bleier Center for Television and Popular Culture in the Newhouse School, was quoted in the Reuters story “Deaths and disputes: When the TV show must go on.” Thompson, an expert in television…