News About Arts and Sciences
WKXW-FM (NJ101.5), Oct. 13
Dr. John Worrall (professor, CFAS-economics) discussed the Investor Business Daily survey of consumer confidence during an interview that appeared on afternoon and evening news broadcasts.
WNYC-FM (NYC), Oct. 12
Dr. Christine Brenner (associate professor, CFAS-public policy) discussed New Jersey immigration policy during an interview on "The Brian Lehrer Show" on New York-based NPR affiliate.
COURIER-POST, Oct. 11
Dr. John Worrall (professor, CFAS-economics) offered expert perspective on the mortgage industry during an interview that appeared in a front-page news story.
WASHINGTON POST, Oct. 10
Prof. Lisa Zeidner (professor, CFAS-English) authored a bylined review of the book The Financial Lives of the Poets. View the article at http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/10/09/AR2009100903845.html.
GLOUCESTER COUNTY TIMES, Oct. 4
A news article promoted an Oct. 14 on-campus appearance by TV actor Randy Harrison as part of the "Inside the Rutgers Studio" project sponsored by the Department of Fine Arts. Placed by the communications office. View the article at http://www.nj.com/gloucester/index.ssf?/base/news-13/1254641126157810.xml&coll=8.
WKXW-FM (NJ101.5), Sept. 1
Dr. John Worrall (professor, CFAS-economics) discussed issues impacting stock market performance during an interview that appeared on news broadcasts throughout the evening.
GENETICS TIMES.com, Aug. 31
Research conducted by Dr. Peter Palenchar (assistant professor, CFAS-biology) was spotlighted in a news story on this Web-based science research news hub. Placed by the communications office. View the article at http://www.geneticstimes.com/research/Researchers_are_developing_an_enzyme_function_database.asp.
KYW-AM (1060), Aug. 31
Dr. Gwendolyn Harris (associate director, Rand Institute) discussed Rutgers' efforts to help the North Camden community transform unused lots into new green spaces for the neighborhood. The story was broadcast throughout the day. Placed by the communications office. View the transcript at http://www.kyw1060.com/pages/5113354.php?FORM=ZZNR4.
WHYY-FM (90.9), Aug. 31
Dr. Richard Harris (professor, CFAS-political science and director, Rand Institute) discussed the search for a new Camden COO during an interview that appeared on news broadcasts throughout the day. Placed by the communications office. View the article at http://whyy.org/cms/news/government-politics/2009/08/31/camden-will-get-new-chief-operating-officer/16362.
COURIER-POST, Aug. 23
Dr. Dan Cook (associate professor, CFAS-childhood studies) provided his
research perspective on the impact of marketing upon children's nutrition
and health during an interview that appeared in the cover story for the
features section. Placed by the communications office.
Dr. Richard Harris (professor, CFAS-political science and director, Rand Institute) discussed the challenges in filling the role of COO for the City of Camden during an interview that appeared in a front-page news story. Placed by the communications office. View the article at http://www.courierpostonline.com/article/20090823/NEWS01/908230352/1006.
COURIER-POST, Aug. 21
Dr. M.A. Rafey Habib (associate professor, CFAS-English) discussed Ramadan and the Muslim faith during an interview that appeared in a feature story. Placed by the communications office. View the article at http://www.courierpostonline.com/article/20090821/NEWS01/908210324/1006/news01.
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Aug. 20
Dr. Jon'a Meyer (associate professor, CFAS-criminal justice) offered expert
perspective on the administrative structure of the Camden police department
during an interview that appeared in a news story about the resignation
of the Camden PD civilian director. View the article at http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/nj/20090820_Camden_s_state-appointed_police_director_resigns.html.
COURIER-POST, Aug. 12
Dr. Howard Gillette (professor, CFAS-history and director, MARCH) provided perspective on Camden's high unemployment rate during an interview that appeared in a front-page news story. A photo of Gillette also appeared on the front page. Placed by the communications office. View the article at http://www.courierpostonline.com/article/20090812/NEWS01/908120344/1006.
WKXW-FM (NJ101.5), Aug. 12
Dr. John Worrall (professor, CFAS-economics) discussed New Jersey's recession during an interview that appeared during evening news broadcasts statewide.
BURLINGTON COUNTY TIMES, Aug. 11
A feature story spotlighted undergraduate English major Courtney Preston and her summer internship at the Philadelphia Zoo. A photo of Preston at the zoo accompanied the article. Placed by the communications office. View the article at http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/678/2009/august/11/no-monkeying-around-at-zoo.html.
DIVERSITY, Aug. 10
Dr. Gloria Bonilla-Santiago (Board of Governors Distinguished Service Professor of Public Policy, CFAS and director, CSUCL) authored an opinion article titled "Sonia Sotomayor: A Courageous Latina Leader" that appeared on the Web site for this national magazine. View the article at http://www.diversityinc.com/public/6135.cfm.
GLOUCESTER COUNTY TIMES, Aug. 9
Dr. Ted Goertzel (professor, CFAS-sociology) offered expert perspective on Woodstock's impact on American society during an interview that appeared in a news story about the 40th anniversary of the event. Placed by the communications office. View the article at http://www.nj.com/gloucester-county/towns/index.ssf/2009/08/remembering_woodstock.html.
COURIER-POST, Aug. 8
Dr. Gloria Bonilla-Santiago (Board of Governors Distinguished Service Professor of Public Policy, CFAS and director, CSUCL) discussed a new Rutgers initiative to provide health literacy training to health-care providers and immigrant families in Camden. The story included photos of a family at the LEAP Health Clinic. Placed by the communications office. View the article at http://www.courierpostonline.com/article/20090808/NEWS01/908080328/1006/news01/Program-helps-immigrants-learn-health-care-system.
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, Aug. 8
Information about the Rutgers-Camden Center for the Arts' response to funding challenges appeared in a South Jersey section front-page story about state funding shortfalls for regional arts organizations. View the article at http://www.philly.com/inquirer/entertainment/20090808_Arts_funding_down_in_South_Jersey.html.
WHYY-FM (90.9), Aug. 7
Dr. Richard Harris (professor, CFAS-political science and director, Rand Institute) offered expert perspective on the City of Camden and the impact of state oversight on the city. His interview was part of a news feature examining the city and the possible end of state oversight in 2012. View the transcript at http://whyy.org/cms/news/government-politics/2009/08/07/state-control-of-camden-to-expire-in-2012/13837.
AOL News, Aug. 2
Dr. Ted Goertzel (professor, CFAS-sociology) discussed the psychology of conspiracy theories and the "birther" movement during an interview that comprised a feature story on AOL News. View the article at http://news.aol.com/article/why-do-birthers-think-they-way-they-do/596401.
GLOUCESTER COUNTY TIMES, July 31
Dr. John Worrall (professor, CFAS-economics) and Dr. Carol Kaufman-Scarborough (associate dean and professor, SBC-marketing) discussed how parents are conducting back-to-school shopping during the recession. Their comments appeared in a news article. Placed by the communications office. View the article at http://www.nj.com/gloucester/index.ssf?/base/news-4/1249022419164810.xml&coll=8.
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, July 31
Dr. Rob Ciervo (director, Learning Center) discussed Pennsylvania's state tax rate during an interview that appeared in a Business section news story. View the article at http://www.philly.com/philly/news/20090731_Why_Pennsylvanians_resist_paying_higher_taxes.html.
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, July 26
Dr. John Worrall (professor, CFAS-economics) discussed the impact of the recession on the trucking/shipping sector during an interview that appeared in a news story on the front page of the Business section. View the article at http://www.philly.com/philly/business/homepage/20090726_Philadelphia-area_freight_business_shedding_jobs.html.
FOREIGN POLICY magazine, July 22
Dr. Eduardo Gomez (assistant professor, CFAS-public policy) authored an opinion article about the role of AIDS in promoting Brazil's role as a global power. View the article at http://www.foreignpolicy.com/articles/2009/07/22/brazils_blessing_in_disguise.
KYW-AM (1060), July 22
Dr. Richard Harris (professor, CFAS-political science and director, Rand Institute) offered expert perspective on topics likely to be addressed during President Obama's news conference during an interview that appeared throughout the afternoon and evening. Placed by the communications office. View the transcript at http://www.kyw1060.com/pages/4853727.php?.
COURIER-POST, July 21
Dr. Richard Harris (professor, CFAS-political science and director, Rand Institute) discussed municipal government funding during an interview that appeared in a front-page news story about West Deptford. Placed by the communications office. View the article at http://www.courierpostonline.com/article/20090721/NEWS01/907210342/1006/news01.
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, July 21
A feature story in the South Jersey section reported on local organizations selected to participate in the NEA's The Big Read included an interview with Noreen Scott Garrity (deputy director for outreach, Center for the Arts), who discussed Rutgers-Camden's NEA grant as part of the project. Placed by the communications office. View the article at http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/nj/20090721_Local_communities_engrossed_in__quot_one_book_quot__trend.html.
GLOUCESTER COUNTY TIMES, July 19
A news story reporting on teacher development summer programs in Gloucester County included information about the Arts Horizon program held at Rutgers-Camden. Placed by the communications office. View the article at http://www.nj.com/gloucester/index.ssf?/base/news-4/124798561687920.xml&coll=8.
The RECORD, July 19
Dr. Alan Tarr (professor II, CFAS-political science and director, Center for State Constitutional Studies) offered expert perspective on the New Jersey constitution during an interview that appeared in a news article about the New Jersey stimulus bill. View the article at http://www.northjersey.com/news/state/politics/New_Jerseys_stimulus_bill_hits_snag.html.
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, July 16
Dr. Jon'a Meyer (associate professor, CFAS-criminal justice) offered perspective on the possible use of the RiverLINE by gang members seeking to travel to the suburbs; her comments appeared in a news story on the front page of the South Jersey section. Placed by the communications office. View the article at http://www.philly.com/inquirer/local/nj/20090717_Antigang_patrols_begin_along_River_Line.html.
CANWEST NEWS SERVICE, July 15
Dr. Ted Goertzel (professor, CFAS-sociology) offered expert perspective on the psychology of conspiracy theories during an interview that appeared in this Canadian news service story. Placed by the communications office. View the article at http://www.canada.com/news/CONSPIRACY+THEORIES+SURROUNDS+OBAMA/1794046/story.html.
KYW-AM (1060), July 12
Dr. M.A. Rafey Habib (professor, CFAS-English) discussed his poem decrying the death of an Iranian pro-democracy demonstrator during an interview that was broadcast periodically throughout the day. Placed by the communications office. View the transcript at http://www.kyw1060.com/pages/4784171.php?.
WKXW-FM (NJ101.5), July 10
Dr. John Worrall (professor, CFAS-economics) offered expert perspective on new federal plans to modify mortgages during an interview that appeared on afternoon and evening news broadcasts.
COURIER-POST, July 8
A news story on the front page of the South Jersey section featured History Camp at Rutgers-Camden, and included interviews with the participating Camden teens as well as Dr. Howard Gillette (professor, CFAS-history and director, MARCH). Photos of the teens working on-campus at Johnson Park accompanied the article. Placed by the communications office. View the article at http://www.courierpostonline.com/article/20090708/NEWS01/907080341/1006.
GLOUCESTER COUNTY TIMES, July 5
Dr. Richard Harris (professor, CFAS-political science and director, Rand Institute) offered expert perspective on land use issues during an interview that appeared in a news article about the development of the Port of Paulsboro. Placed by the communications office. View the article at http://www.nj.com/gloucester/index.ssf?/base/news-4/124677600616140.xml&coll=8.
COURIER-POST, June 30
Dr. Gloria Bonilla-Santiago (Board of Governors Distinguished Service Professor of Urban Studies and director, CSUCL) discussed the success of the LEAP Academy University Charter School during an interview that appeared in a news story about the on-campus graduate ceremony for the LEAP High School Class of 2009. Photos of the event in the Gordon Theater accompanied the article. Placed by the communications office. View the article at http://www.courierpostonline.com/article/20090630/NEWS01/906300346/1006.
KMMT-FM (Mammoth Lakes, Cal.), June 25
Dr. Joseph Barbarese (associate professor, CFAS-English) and Prof. Lauren Grodstein (assistant professor, CFAS-English) discussed perspective on fatherhood during interviews on a live radio show, "The Exhausted Parent Network." Placed by the communications office.
NJ BIZ, June 24
Dr. John Worrall (professor, CFAS-economics) offered expert perspective on New Jersey's economic health during an interview that appeared in a news article. Placed by the communications office. View the article at http://www.njbiz.com/article.asp?aID=78460.
WSJ.com, June 24
Dr. Alan Tarr (professor II, CFAS-political science and director, Center for State Constitutional Studies) discussed the South Carolina state constitution and its remedies for removing a seated governor during an interview that appeared in the Wall Street Journal's Law Blog. Placed by the communications office. View the blog at http://blogs.wsj.com/law/2009/06/24/does-mark-sanford-face-legal-trouble.
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, June 21
Dr. John Worrall (professor, CFAS-economics) discussed the economic struggles of the insurance industry during an interview that appeared on the front page of the Business section. View the article at http://www.philly.com/inquirer/business/20090620_Independence_Blue_Cross_posts_2008_net_loss.html.
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, June 15
A prominent feature story on the front page of the South Jersey section spotlighted the Rutgers Future Scholars program at Rutgers-Camden. Several of the participating Camden children were interviewed, as were Nyeema Watson (associate director, Center for Children and Childhood Studies) and Dr. Gayle Porter (professor, SBC-management). Photos of the Future Scholars participating in Rutgers-Camden events accompanied the article. Placed by the communications office. View the article at http://www.philly.com/philly/news/homepage/48054067.html.
COURIER-POST, June 1
Dr. John Worrall (professor, CFAS-economics) discussed the impact of the recession upon entertainment events during an interview that appeared in a front-page news story. Placed by the communications office. View the article at http://www.courierpostonline.com/article/20090601/NEWS01/906010327/
1006/news01/Entertainment+events+fall+victim+to+recession.
WHYY-FM (90.9), June 1
Dr. Richard Harris (professor, CFAS-political science and director, Rand Institute) discussed the Camden mayoral election during an on-air news interview. Placed by the communications office. View the transcript at http://whyy.org/cms/news/government-politics/2009/06/01/nj-primary-dems-to-pick-camden-mayoral-nominee/9410.
CAMDEN COUNTY WOMAN, June 2009
Dr. Gloria Bonilla-Santiago (Board of Governors Distinguished Service Professor of Urban Studies and director, CSUCL) was spotlighted as one of four "Outstanding Women" in a feature story in this bi-monthly newspaper. Her photo accompanied the article. View the article at http://www.camdencountywoman.com/articles/170/1/Outstanding-Woman--Professor-Gloria-Bonilla-Santiago/Page1.html.