WHYY-90.9 FM Newsworks (Philadelphia) 1.24.12
A proposal to change the criteria for diagnosing autism has the potential to exclude some children from services and support. Michelle Rowe, Ph.D., executive director of the Kinney Center for Autism Education and Support, understands parents’ concerns. “These families often have to fight for what they get,” said Rowe. “The idea of losing what they've fought so hard for is disturbing for most of them.”
WebMD (National) 1.24.12
A feature on the importance of sleep for kids highlights sleep expert Jodi Mindell, Ph.D., professor of psychology. “Sleep affects everything we do and how we feel. It helps tweens think more clearly, do better in school, [and] be in a better mood,” said Mindell.
KYW Newsradio (Philadelphia), Philadelphia Inquirer, WCAU/10NBC (Philadelphia), WPVI/6ABC (Philadelphia), Delaware County Daily Times 1.26.12
At a gathering of the campus community, Saint Joseph's University officials announced that the University will honor alumnus Cardinal John Patrick Foley ’57 by renaming the Campus Commons for him. The Cardinal John Patrick Foley ’57 Campus Center will be a hub for student meetings, performances, guest speakers and presentations to visiting high school students and parents. A formal dedication ceremony is scheduled for April 16.
Philadelphia Inquirer 1.26.12
In a letter to the editor in response to an opinion piece published the previous Sunday, President-elect C. Kevin Gillespie S.J., recalled his own school days and lauded the value of Catholic education.
Philadelphia Inquirer 1.27.12
The current exhibit at the Saint Joseph's University Gallery, “A Modular Vision,” by Korean-born ceramic sculptor Veronica Juyoun Byun, was reviewed. “Especially captivating among those on display here are panels of geometric shapes that capture a rainbow or primary-color scheme symbolizing protection, especially from sources of evil,” noted critic Victoria Donohoe.
Grocery Headquarters (National) 1.31.12
The 50th anniversary of the Academy of Food Marketing was celebrated with a series of articles.
Slate (National) 1.31.12
Boar’s Head, the deli meat, has become an inevitable part of the American sandwich. Yet for all of Boar’s Head’s muscle — its annual revenue is estimated at $1.2 billion — it is shy, even reclusive. “It’s not known by very many consumers,” says Mark Lang, Ph.D., assistant professor of food marketing, “but in the industry they’re known for aggressive distribution and expansion strategy.”
Jewish Exponent (Philadelphia) 2.1.12
A group of more than a dozen local Christian clergy members signed a statement condemning the recent Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) Conference at the University of Pennsylvania. According to the statement, the BDS movement “does not explicitly support the internationally recognized goal of two states, Israeli and Palestinian, living side by side in peace and security — and therein rests an implicit rejection of the right of self-determination of the State of Israel as a Jewish homeland.” William Madges, Ph.D., dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, and Philip Cunningham, Ph.D., professor of theology and director of the Institute for Jewish-Catholic Relations, were the lone Catholic signers of the document.
Philadelphia Inquirer 2.2.12
In an obituary for Sister Ann Miriam Kennedy, President-elect C. Kevin Gillespie, S.J., shared fond memories of his fifth grade teacher at St. Margaret of Antioch in Narberth. “She was full of life, love and laughter,” he said. “You would look forward to going to school... You learned a lot, but it was fun also.”
Reuters (National) 2.3.12
More than 17,000 spectators packed a Philadelphia indoor arena on Friday for the city's 20th annual Wing Bowl, an eating extravaganza in which competitors vie to eat the most chicken wings. David Allan, Ph.D. ’99, associate professor of marketing, described the event as “an indoor tailgate party.” “What they've done,” he said of the Wing Bowl promoters, “is to make it an event not to miss. Something might happen at the Wing Bowl and you're going to want to be there.”
KYW/3CBS (Philadelphia) 2.4.12
David Allan, Ph.D. ’99, associate professor of marketing, was interviewed about whether or not a law passed by Philadelphia City Council restricting location and placement of satellite TV dishes on homes and apartments will stand up to a federal challenge.
Philadelphia Inquirer 2.6.12
In an article on Villanova’s $200 million building projects, Saint Joseph’s campus renovations are mentioned, including the new 412-bed freshman residence hall that will open in the fall.
