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Campus & Community

Stay Vigilant–Four Weeks Remain

Tuesday, October 27, 2020, By News Staff

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff: As of today, we have just four weeks remaining on campus before Thanksgiving break. In a normal year, this day would come and go like any other. But as we all know, this year is…

The Associated Press

“Low Expectations in Mexico as US Election Approaches”

Monday, October 26, 2020, By Lily Datz

Gladys McCormick, associate professor of history in the Maxwell School, was quoted in The Associated Press article “Low Expectations in Mexico as US Election Approaches.” Some Mexicans have low expectations that Donald Trump will be defeated in the upcoming election,…

Health & Society

Election Season Got You Down? Tips For Managing Your Mental Health

Monday, October 26, 2020, By Daryl Lovell

With a little more than a week to go until the Nov. 3 presidential election, stress and mental anxiety surrounding American politics are at an all-time high. According to the American Psychological Association, more than two-thirds of U.S. adults (68…

Military Times

“How the president could invoke martial law.” 

Friday, October 23, 2020, By Lily Datz

William Banks, Professor of Law Emeritus in the College of Law, was quoted in the Military Times story “How the president could invoke martial law.” Banks, an expert on national security law and emergency power, says that 2020 has brought…

Media, Law & Policy

Newhouse School Establishes Scholarship Program in Memory of Late Dean Lorraine Branham

Friday, October 23, 2020, By Wendy S. Loughlin

Mark J. Lodato, dean of the Newhouse School, announced the establishment of the Lorraine Branham Scholarship Program. Used primarily to recruit and support Newhouse students from socioeconomically disadvantaged populations and other underrepresented groups, the program will provide under-resourced, talented students…

Health & Society

Stay Healthy and Keep the Campus Safe—Get a Flu Shot

Wednesday, October 21, 2020, By Kathleen Haley

Getting your flu shot this year is more imperative this year than ever—for yourself and your family, and your community. All faculty and staff are requested to get an influenza (flu) vaccine as another measure to keep the campus safe…

Campus & Community

Chancellor Remembers Community Members, Addresses Spring Planning, DPS Review in University Senate Remarks

Wednesday, October 21, 2020, By News Staff

In his remarks to the University Senate Meeting, held virtually, Chancellor Kent Syverud remembered campus community members who recently passed away and addressed the University’s COVID response, spring academic planning and the review of the Department of Public Safety. Thank…

Campus & Community

Access Counselor Ensures Students with Disabilities Have Proper Accommodations for Academic Success

Tuesday, October 20, 2020, By Kathleen Haley

As someone born with significant hearing loss, Michael Mazzaroppi G’14 says it was inevitable that he would become an advocate for others with disabilities. After working abroad at a school for the Deaf and an agency for the Deaf, and…

Provisioner Online

“The state of the workforce 2020: covid-19 catalyzes a reckoning.”

Friday, October 16, 2020, By Lily Datz

Julie Niederhoff, associate professor of supply chain management in the Whitman School, was quoted in the Provisioner Online story “The state of the workforce 2020: covid-19 catalyzes a reckoning.” Niederhoff, an expert in human behavior and operations, says that companies…

Media, Law & Policy

Cybersecurity Challenges Face Many Battleground States

Friday, October 16, 2020, By News Staff

Around half of states typically considered battleground states are facing cybersecurity challenges that put them at increased risk of a cybersecurity breach. Shiu-Kai Chin, Ph.D., is a professor of electrical engineering in the College of Engineering and Computer Science and…