In the Media: August, 2020

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Michael Urban, senior lecturer and director of the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program, talks about the ongoing restrictions of the pandemic and how people are dealing with it.

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Chris Haynes, assistant professor of political science and legal studies, comments that the only exception in viewership was when First Lady Melania Trump delivered her speech.

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Rachel Dowty-Beech, assistant professor and coordinator of the online emergency management program, talks about the importance of preparedness for utility companies for severe weather.

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Karl Minges, assistant professor and chair of health administration and policy and Michael Urban, senior lecturer and director of the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program, both comment on the research for saliva testing and a vaccine.

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Jason Chung, assistant professor of sport management and executive director of esports, comments on why the N.B.A. is increasing the number of esports teams.

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Lorenzo Boyd, vice president for diversity and inclusion and chief diversity officer, comments on why police need better training in community engagement and cultural competency.

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Lorenzo Boyd, vice president of diversity and inclusion and chief diversity officer, was quoted on the problematic phrase “unarmed black man.â€

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Declan Hill, associate professor of investigations, comments on how the Connecticut casinos and gambling venues are doing during the pandemic.

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Michael Urban, senior lecturer and director of the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program, comments on how fatigue and loss of benefits may impact a parent’s judgement in sending sick children to school.

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Melissa Whitson, associate professor of psychology, comments that the Ford Motor Co. campaign is a positive step for families and the community to take care of each other.

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Clarissa Beyah ’05 MBA is the chief communications officer for Union Pacific.

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Joseph McHugh ’91 is the new fire chief in Greenwich, Connecticut.

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Chris Haynes, associate professor of political science and legal studies, comments on the multifaceted issues in the upcoming presidential race.

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Melissa Whitson, associate professor of psychology, talks about how mental health is just as important as physical health during the pandemic.

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The University of New 51¶ºÄÌ held a virtual ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of the Bergami Center for Science, Technology and Innovation building.

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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, talks to Sean Burke about his career and criminal justice reform.

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Michael Urban, senior lecturer and director of the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program, comments that parents should teach their children about the importance of prevention in spreading the coronavirus.

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Patrick Gourley, assistant professor of economics and business analytics, comments on making purchases you need, rather than to distract, to avoid accruing debt.

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The University of New 51¶ºÄÌ held a virtual ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of the Bergami Center for Science, Technology and Innovation building.

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Alvin Tran, assistant professor of public health, comments on the importance of contact tracing, testing and messaging to avoid an outbreak.

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Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments on how the university will rely on students to follow guidelines and safety precautions to remain open.

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President Steven H. Kaplan talks to Ann Nyberg about the new Bergami Center for Science, Technology and Innovation building.

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Melissa Whitson, professor of psychology, comments on the emotional and mental health effects from the pandemic for years to come.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of national security and political science, comments that the conservative party has been defrauded by Steve Bannon on wall contributions.

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Randall Horton, associate professor of English, wrote a column about his experience in teaching and the challenging questions for his students on racism, gender bias, sexism, classism, and white power structure.

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Gil Fried, professor and chair of sport management, comments on the decision to have no one in the stands at the Kentucky Derby this year.

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John DeCarlo, associate professor and director of the Master’s Program in Criminal Justice, comments on implementing a national or statewide educational standard to control who can become police officers.

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The University of New 51¶ºÄÌ is working with local police and other colleges on gatherings of large groups for parties.

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Alvin Tran, assistant professor of public health, comments that while Connecticut has a lower number of coronavirus cases, there is still the risk of reoccurrence without precautions.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of national security and political science, talks about the arrest of Steve Bannon and the political implications for Donald Trump.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of political science and national security, talks about the results of the recent presidential election in Belarus.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of political science and national security, talks about the arrest of Steve Bannon and the political ramifications for Trump.

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Brian Kench, dean of the Pompea College of Business, comments on the economy looking like a W-shaped recovery.

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Brian Marks, senior lecturer of economics and business analytics, comments on the number of malls nationwide filing for bankruptcy as retailers can no longer pay rent.

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Patrick Gourley, assistant professor of economics and business analytics, comments on the usefulness of having fulfillment centers nearer to delivery points at malls.

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Kenneth Gray, lecturer of criminal justice, comments that the federal task force approach is not new to stop violent crime.

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Jenna Sheffield, assistant provost for curriculum innovations and assistant professor of English, comments on how students should research the effectiveness of different apps for time management and studying.

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Brian Marks, senior lecturer of economics and business analytics, comments on the trickle-down impact from the decision on airline cut backs.

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Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments that states with high positivity rates may have difficulty in keeping their colleges open.

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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, wrote an op-ed on what politicians should do when they receive information of a crime.

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Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comments on students testing one-tenth of one percent positivity rate at the University of New 51¶ºÄÌ.

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Michael Urban, senior lecturer and director of the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program, discusses the impact of the upcoming flu season and a possible COVID spike on the health care system.

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Krisda Chinavicharana ’90 MBA is the new permanent secretary for the Finance Ministry.

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Alvin Tran, assistant professor of public health, comments on the need to research the transmission of the coronavirus on surfaces.

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The University of New 51¶ºÄÌ is using Yale New 51¶ºÄÌ Health for testing students for COVID-19.

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Lorenzo Boyd, vice president for diversity and inclusion and chief diversity officer, and Danielle Cooper, assistant professor of criminal justice, participated in a social justice class for rising seventh graders at New 51¶ºÄÌ Public Schools.

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Alvin Tran, assistant professor of public health, comments on the ethics of how quickly major sports teams are able to get results from COVID-19 testing.

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Karl Minges, assistant professor and chair of health administration and policy, comments on the pod idea for younger children going back to school.

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Brian Marks, senior lecturer of economics and business analytics, talks about major brick-and-mortar stores filing for bankruptcy.

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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of Criminal Justice, comments on the importance of having full transparency and full disclosure for law enforcement.

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Brian Marks, senior lecturer of economics and business analytics, comments on how small businesses can seek funding to stay open.

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Robert Sanders, chair of national security, comments on how the KSA is handling the situation.

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Alvin Tran, assistant professor of public health, comments on the importance of wearing a face mask to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

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Melissa Whitson, associate professor of psychology, comments on the how the tropical storm power outages have added stress to the pandemic.

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Jan Louise Jones, professor and coordinator of hospitality and tourism, comments on students being housed in hotels to continue learning in a safe environment.

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Robert Sanders, chair of national security, comments on how the National Guard is being deployed.

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Matthew Schmidt, assistant professor of political science and national security, comments on Russia’s scientific process for a safe vaccine.

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Matthew Schmidt, assistant professor of political science and national security, talks about the announcement by Putin of a vaccine being more political than medical.

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Matthew Schmidt, assistant professor of political science and national security, comments on Russia’s claim they have a vaccine.

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Matthew Schmidt, assistant professor of political science and national security, comments on Putin’s rush to create a vaccine for political purposes.

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Karl Minges, assistant professor and chair of health administration and policy, comments on the safety of having a haircut at home.

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Michael Urban, senior lecturer and director of the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program, comments on where the risks are from utility workers coming from hot spot states to help with the cleanup in Connecticut.

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Joshua Sandman, professor of legal studies and political science, wrote an op-ed on the presidential election.

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Matthew Schmidt, assistant professor of political science and national security, comments on Putin undermining public faith in a vaccine.

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James Mohs, associate professor of accounting, finance and marketing, answers small business owner’s questions for credit cards.

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Karl Minges, assistant professor and chair of health administration, comments that high school athletes may be reluctant to report COVID-19 symptoms so they can continue to play sports.

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University of New 51¶ºÄÌ President Steven H. Kaplan and Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, comment on the importance of students returning to in person classes in the fall.

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Melissa Whitson, assistant professor of psychology, comments on what people can do to help when a natural disaster occurs during the pandemic.

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Patrick Gourley, assistant professor of economics and business analytics, comments on the reasons for shortages in supply chains.

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Karl Minges, assistant professor and chair of health administration and policy, comments on the importance of adhering to public safety guidelines for colleges to open in person classes in the fall.

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Michael Urban, senior lecturer, talks about occupational therapy, the mutations of the coronavirus and the impact on the healthcare industry.

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Brian Marks, senior lecturer of economics and business analytics, comments on the waivers for limitations of liability being part of the next stimulus package.

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Brian Marks, senior lecturer of economics and business analytics, comments on how banks may end up with a surplus of real estate as mortgages fall into foreclosure.

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Noelle A. Taddei ’85, ’98 M.S., received the 2020 Jack Brooks Leadership Award.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of national security and political science, comments on the explosions in Beirut.

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Brian Marks, senior lecturer of economics and business analytics, talks about how opening the schools and economic recovery are intertwined.

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Dave Wallace ’69 talks about his time playing baseball at the University of New 51¶ºÄÌ.

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Mike Lawlor, assistant professor of criminal justice, comments on a proposal for a civilian review board for police.

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Leo Lester, associate professor of national security, co-wrote an op-ed on how the coronavirus may impact the energy markets.

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Mike Lawlor, assistant professor of criminal justice, comments on limitations applied to police officers over immunity.

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Karl Minges, assistant professor and chair of health administration and policy, comments on different summer activities and the risk of exposure to coronavirus.