January’s news highlights ranged from research on bay scallops to an essay on the importance of foreign language study. Links are provided, but some may require subscriptions to access content. Please contact Vige Barrie if you cannot open a link or do not have a subscription.
“” – Freakonomics, Jan. 1
Professor of Sociology Emeritus Daniel Chambliss commented.
“” – American Theatre, Jan. 1
This feature article quoted Assistant Professor of Theatre Emily Harrison extensively.
“” – WKTV (Utica NBC affiliate), Jan. 13
U.S. Senators Schumer and Gillibrand announced Hamilton’s receipt of National Endowment for the Humanities funding.
"" – The Washington Post, Jan. 17
Professor of Music Lydia Hamessley commented on Parton’s songwriting style.
“” – Mississippi Public Broadcasting, Jan. 16
Visiting Professor of History Ty Seidule addressed this topic.
“” – “Humankind,” WGBH, Jan. 16
Visiting Professor of History Ty Seidule discussed the myth of the Lost Cause. This program was also broadcast on Jacksonville, Fla. public radio WJCT, New Orleans on public radio WWNO, on Milwaukee public radio WUVM, WXXI-AM in Rochester, N.Y., and WRKF-FM in Baton Rouge, La.
“” – Big Think, Jan. 17
This article discussed Professor of Sociology Emeritus Daniel Chambliss and his student Chris Takacs’ ’04 research.
“” – The Wall Street Journal, Jan. 18
Senior Will Whalen is the creator of the now-famous chess avatar Mittens.
“” – Smithsonian Magazine, Jan. 20
Professor of Biology Emeritus Ernest Williams discussed butterflies in Mexico.
“” - Coastal News Today, Jan. 23
This article reported Visiting Assistant Professor Stephen Tomasetti's research on bay scallops in New York waters.
“” – The Washington Post, Jan. 27
President David Wippman responded to a column by columnist George Will.
“” – The Hill, Jan. 29
President David Wippman co-authored this op-ed.
