In the Media: December, 2020

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Karl Minges, assistant professor, chair of public health administration and policy, answers questions about the vaccine and the workplace.

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Jan Louise Jones, lecturer and coordinator for hospitality and tourism management, comments on the recovery for the travel industry.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of national security and political science, talks about how mayors across America have become the epicenter for government during the pandemic.

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Brian Marks, senior lecturer of economics and business analytics and executive director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program, talks about the second round of stimulus checks.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of political science and national security, comments on the process that goes into a presidential pardon.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of political science and national security, was quoted in the number five story on the Presidential election held amid chaos.

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Kagya Amoako, associate professor of biomedical engineering, comments that the vaccination guideline language needs to be clearer to avoid misunderstandings.

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Michele Smallidge, lecturer and director of the B.S. Exercise Science Program, comments that weight loss businesses will be booming as many people have turned to food and alcohol to handle stress during the pandemic.

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Rich Balestracci ’13 MBA assisted businesses in processing the PPP loans in southeastern Connecticut, helping them to stay open and keep employees.

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Michael Urban, senior lecturer and director of the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program, wrote an op-ed on why teachers need to be vaccinated to protect our nation’s youth.

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John DeCarlo, associate professor and director of the Master’s program in Criminal Justice, comments on the three factors needed to be present for a crime to be committed.

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Kagya Amoako, associate professor of biomedical engineering, talks about how the rapid test may not be as accurate for determining if you have the coronavirus.

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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on how specially trained police dispatchers can send clinicians or health professionals instead of police officers or ambulances on certain police calls.

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Karl Minges, assistant professor, chair of public health administration and policy, says to contact your physician or health care provider for information on getting the COVID-19 vaccine.

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Kagya Amoako, associate professor of biomedical engineering, explains how the Pfizer vaccine must be administered within 8 hours of defrosting.

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John Rosen, adjunct faculty of economics, talks about the additional stimulus package for small businesses in Connecticut.

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Michael Urban, senior lecturer and director of the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program, comments on staying home for the holidays.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of political science and national security, comments on the recent cyber-attack by Russians into government networks.

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Kagya Amoako, associate professor of biomedical engineering, talks about the vaccine having no COVID-19 virus in it.

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The article discusses the numerous ways the gaming market is expanding, including the University of New 51¶ºÄÌ’s partnership with HyperX.

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Donald Cofrancesco ’79 C.P. has been included in Marquis Who’s Who for his accomplishments in health care management.

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Vahid Behzadan, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering and computer science, comments that the cyber-attack on U.S. agencies appears to be mainly espionage by Russia.

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Alvin Tran, assistant professor of public health, will be part of a suicide prevention policy summit with James Maroney, state senator, on January 22, 2021.

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Students from the University of New 51¶ºÄÌ are part of the volunteer model of Y2Y.

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Rowena Ortiz-Walters ’99 MBA has been named the dean of the Greehey School of Business at St. Mary’s University.

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Jan Louise Jones, lecturer and coordinator for hospitality and tourism management, was mentioned for her comments that foresaw the airlines needing to make major changes to travel back in May.

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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, VH Whiting Task Force co-chair, comments that a new facility may be the best way to help the community rather than relying on the criminal justice system.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of political science and national security, comments that the motive for the Russian cyber-attack is not clear yet.

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Kagya Amoako, associate professor of biomedical engineering, talks about vaccine safety for COVID-19.

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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments on the legislature giving Governor Lamont the authority to act with emergency power amid the pandemic.

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Kagya Amoako, associate professor of biomedical engineering, talks about each stage of the vaccine process.

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Kagya Amoako, associate professor of biomedical engineering, talks about the urgency of following protocols to prevent COVID-19 spreading until everyone can get the vaccine.

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Gregory Eichhorn, vice president for enrollment and student success, comments that the University of New 51¶ºÄÌ is one of the lowest net cost private institutions in the state with more than 95 percent of our students receiving assistance from the school.

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of political science and national security, comments that personal information could be at risk from the latest cybersecurity attack from Russia.

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Kagya Amoako, associate professor of biomedical engineering, answered viewers’ questions on the coronavirus vaccine.

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Karl Minges, assistant professor, chair of public health administration and policy, comments that the public should look to health leaders for information about the coronavirus in their community.

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Kagya Amoako, associate professor of biomedical engineering, says that anyone considering taking the vaccine should talk to a physician.

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Michael Urban, senior lecturer and director of the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program, comments on how the FDA approved the vaccine.

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Stephen P. Tagliatela '13 Hon and Board of Governors member for the University of New 51¶ºÄÌ has stepped down as chair of Lyme arts academy board of trustees.

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Emeritus faculty member Joshua Sandman, political science, participated in the lighting of the menorah on the green in West 51¶ºÄÌ.

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Jenna Sheffield, assistant provost for curriculum innovation, comments on how Zoom is enabling a different kind of relationship between students and faculty.

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The University of New 51¶ºÄÌ will have 20% of the student body tested weekly in the Spring semester.

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Karl Minges, assistant professor, chair of public health administration and policy, comments on the safety of the vaccine that doesn’t seem much different than a flu shot.

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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments that there are more guns than responsible gun owners.

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Declan Hill, associate professor of investigations, wrote an op-ed on Canada’s Bill C-13 to legalize single-event sports gambling.

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Karl Minges, assistant professor, chair of public health administration and policy, talks about the Pfizer vaccine, its effectiveness and possible side effects.

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Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, answers viewers questions live about the COVID vaccine.

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The Financial Intelligence Specialist designation from ManchesterCF and the University of New 51¶ºÄÌ will incorporate the FIU CONNECT (Cryptoassets) into its curriculum.

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Howard Stoffer, associate professor of national security, talks about how the Biden administration will address the state of affairs with Israel.

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Lauren Strillacci ’16 M.S. has helped the New 51¶ºÄÌ school district secure over $2 million in new income.

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Summer Johnson McGee, dean of the School of Health Sciences, talks about the health care system being stressed as cases continue to rise in California and across the country.

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Kagya Amoako, associate professor of biomedical engineering, talks about when the COVID vaccine may make life return to normal.

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Kagya Amoako, associate professor of biomedical engineering, talks about the importance of checking with your doctor about allergic reactions prior to receiving the vaccine.

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Mike Lawlor, associate professor of criminal justice, comments that increasing punishment for juveniles is not the answer to an increase in crime.

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Karl Minges, assistant professor, chair of public health administration and policy, talks about the industries and employers that may require the vaccine for their employees.

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Brian Marks, senior lecturer of economics and business analytics and executive director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program, answers questions regarding the economic recovery and changes in federal government policies. (Pages 66-71)

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Matthew Schmidt, associate professor of political science and national security, comments on Russia breaking a longstanding rule that U.S. and Russian intelligence services do not physically harm each other’s officers.

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Michael Urban, senior lecturer and the director of the Doctorate of Occupational Therapy Program, talks about the age brackets that now represent the highest cases of COVID-19.

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Mark Tavern, adjunct faculty of music, talks about the different ways Universal Music Publishing Group will recoup the estimated $300 million for the rights to Bob Dylan’s music.

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Jason Chung, assistant professor and executive director of Esport Business Programs, talks about online sports betting to be launched in Connecticut this month.

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Chris Haynes, associate professor of political science and legal studies, comments on a Trump run for president in 2024.

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Karl Minges, assistant professor, chair of public health administration and policy, talks about the hesitancy to take the COVID-19 vaccine may be lower than expected.

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Alvin Tran, assistant professor of public health, says that attendees not being encouraged to wear masks are taking a gamble participating.

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Lisa Walke ’16 M.S. Health Care Administration has been selected for the 2021 Carol Emmott Fellowship class. The program addresses underrepresented women in the highest levels of healthcare leadership and governance.

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Brian Marks, senior lecturer of economics and business analytics and executive director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program, talks about the economy, job numbers and federal assistance for the State of Connecticut with Paul Pacelli.

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Ronald Kuntze, professor and coordinator for Marketing, answers marketing questions about insurance ads.

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The University of New 51¶ºÄÌ is one of the few private colleges with enrollment gains in Connecticut.

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Ken Gray, senior lecturer of criminal justice, comments on the one year anniversary of missing child Vanessa Morales.

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Gil Fried, professor and chair of sport management, comments on three scenarios for the 2021 baseball season.

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Gil Fried, professor and chair of sport management, comments on the fans being in the stands for baseball on opening day.

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Jennifer Jackson ’88 MBA and Board of Governors member, comments on the shortage of phlebotomists and other hospital workers.