September 8, 2009

September 2009

Rollins in the News captures news coverage about Rollins or appearances in the media by faculty or staff serving as subject experts on a range of topics. If you've appeared in the media, please contact Patrick McKelvey at pmckelvey@rollins.edu so we can be sure to include you in Rollins in the News. When available, links to articles will be provided. Links may expire or require registration. Appearances are listed alphabetically.

Professor of Political Science Rick Foglesong was quoted in "Industry experts weigh in on Disney-Marvel deal" and was also quoted in "What does the proposed Disney purchase of Marvel mean for Orlando?" on September 1, 2009 on wdbo.com

Professor of Education Gio Valiante was interviewed in "The List: How to Beat Tiger Woods" in The Washington Post on September 4, 2009.

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August 10, 2009

August 2009

Rollins in the News captures news coverage about Rollins or appearances in the media by faculty or staff serving as subject experts on a range of topics. If you've appeared in the media, please contact Patrick McKelvey at pmckelvey@rollins.edu so we can be sure to include you in Rollins in the News. When available, links to articles will be provided. Links may expire or require registration. Appearances are listed alphabetically.

President Emerita Rita Bornstein was featured on The Chronicle of Higher Education's website on August 6, 2009 for her commentary "Download file">Report Calls on All U. of Illinois Trustees to Resign".

Professor of Education Scott Hewit was quoted in "Schools pass over laid-off teachers when jobs open up" on August 10, 2009 on OrlandoSentinel.com.

Curator of Academic Initiatives for the Cornell Fine Arts Museum Matthew McLendon was featured in "Warhol and Celebration of Pop Culture" on August 2, 2009 The Ledger.com

The Bach Festival Society was mentioned on Broadwayworld.com in 'The Bach Festival Society Hosts Summer Sing 8/3 In Tiedtke Concert Hall" on August 3, 2009.

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July 8, 2009

July 2009

Rollins in the News captures news coverage about Rollins or appearances in the media by faculty or staff serving as subject experts on a range of topics. If you've appeared in the media, please contact Patrick McKelvey at pmckelvey@rollins.edu so we can be sure to include you in Rollins in the News. When available, links to articles will be provided. Links may expire or require registration. Appearances are listed alphabetically.

Professor of International Business llan Alon was quoted on July 20, 2009 in "Credit crunch hijacks hopes for would-be franchise owners" on OrlandoSentinel.com.

President Emerita Rita Bornstein was featured on The Chronicle of Higher Education's website on July 13, 2009 for her commentary "Why You Shouldn't Just Be Yourself During Hard Times".

Professor of Political Science Richard Foglesong was interviewed on the Reedy Creek Government at Disney on July 6, 2009 for WESH News which was also aired on WFTV News on July 7, 2009.

Professor at the Crummer Graduate School of Business Mark Johnston was interviewed by Fox 35 News about "The Truth in Product Blogging" on July 28, 2009.

Professor of English Lezlie Laws was quoted in "Casey Anthony saga fascinates public a year later" on July 15, 2009 and is being featured nationally across multiple news outlets.

Executive Director of the Non-Profit Leadership Center Margaret Linnane was quotes in "Male Nonprofit Executives Earn 27% More Than Female Leaders, Study of Fla. Executives Finds" on July 1, 2009 in The Chronicle of Philanthropy.

Professor at the Crummer Graduate School of Business Bill Seyfried was quoted in "Stimulus cash has yet to hit the street" on July 17, 2009 on the Portland Business Journal website as well as the Orlando Business Journal website.

Professor of Critical Media and Cultural Studies Lisa Tillmann-Healy was quoted in "The Friendship as Method" on July 18, 2009 on Blogspot.com.

Tommy the Tar was featured on WESH News on Saturday July 18, 2009 for his participation in the 2009 Mascot Games. Click here to view segment.

The Bach Festival Society was featured in "The Bach Festival Society Hosts Summer Sing 8/3 In Tiedtke Concert Hall" on July 8, 2009 on BroadwayWorld.com.

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June 16, 2009

June 2009

Rollins in the News captures news coverage about Rollins or appearances in the media by faculty or staff serving as subject experts on a range of topics. If you've appeared in the media, please contact Jennifer Sperber-Sales at jsperber@rollins.edu so we can be sure to include you in Rollins in the News. When available, links to articles will be provided. Links may expire or require registration. Appearances are listed alphabetically.

Director of Financial Aid Steve Booker was quoted in "Back to School in a Down Economy" on Monday, June 22 on WOFL Fox 35 Orlando. Click here to view.

President Emerita Rita Bornstein appeared on the May/June cover of Orange Appeal Magazine for the feature story "In the Company of Women" about the new Dr. P. Phillips Performing Arts Center Project. View Cover Here

Associate Director of Career Services Jennifer Browning was featured in "Ace Your Next Interview" on Friday, June 19 on Ivanhoe.com.

Professor of English Ed Cohen was mentioned in "Linda Fleming gives a paper at the annual conference of the Australasian Victorian Studies Association" on June 25, 2009 on Thebookblog.com.

Curator of the Cornell Fine Arts Museum Matthew McLendon was quoted:

Senior Brynne Piotrowski received a scholarship by American Airlines Federal Credit Union and was recognized in a press release "American Airlines Federal Credit Union Announces Winners of the 2009 Annual Scholarship Program" on Tuesday, June 9 at aacreditunion.org and was recognized by Forbes-Online and PR Newswire.

Professor of Economics William Seyfried was quoted:

Professor of Finance at the Crummer Business School J. Clay Singleton was quoted in "City National starts statewide push" on Monday, June 22 in Tampa Bay Business Journal on BizJournals.com

Assistant Vice President of Public Relations & Communications Ann Marie Varga was quoted in "The Summer Swarm" on Tuesday, June 9 on InsideHigherEd.com.

Professor of English Socky O'Sullivan and Professor/Head of Archives & Special Collections Wenxian Zhang were recognized in "Lost manuscript given literary life" on Sunday, June 14 on FloridaToday.com.

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May 17, 2009

May 2009

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President Emerita Rita Bornstein was quoted in "In a Time of Crisis, Colleges Ought to Be Making History" in the Friday, May 1 issue of The Chronicle of Higher Education.

Associate Director of Career Services Jennifer Browning was interviewed by WPTY-TV in Memphis, TN for a segment on resumes in today's job market which aired on Monday, May 25.

President Lewis Duncan was:

Professor of Political Science Rick Foglesong was interviewed by WKMG Local 6 on Tuesday, May 12 regarding Governor Crist's announcement to run for US Senate.

Crummer School Professor of Innovation Management James Higgins wrote the article "It's closer than you thought - solar energy may soon power our homes, offices buildings, automobiles..." for the May issue of The Futurist.

Director of Community Engagement Micki Meyer was interviewed by Central Florida News 13 on Tuesday, May 12 for the Generation-to-Generation segment highlighting the Photography as Language joint project between Rollins and the University of Central Florida. To view this segment, click here or, go to Photos Help Stroke Survivors Communicate to read the online story.

Professor of English Socky O'Sullivan wrote an opinion editorial "Maurice O'Sullivan: Neither Bush nor Obama make the Catholic grade" in the Wednesday, May 20 issue of the Orlando Sentinel .

Professor of International Business Don Rogers was quoted in "Globalizing the Undergraduate Curriculum: International Business at Rollins" in the May issue of AAC&U News.

Crummer School Professor of Economics Bill Seyfried was quoted in "Great Depression? This isn't even close" in the Monday, May 4 issue of the Orlando Sentinel. The story was also posted on AARP.com and Yahoo.com.

Women's Basketball Coach Glenn Wilkes was highlighted in "Wilkes father & son duo enjoy fruits of their success" in the Sunday, May 10 issue of the Orlando Sentinel.

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April 20, 2009

April 2009

President Emerita Rita Bornstein was quoted in "Dartmouth Trustees Opt to Eject Controversial Conservative." in the Saturday, April 18 issue of the Valley News.

Assistant Professor of Religion Creston Davis was quoted in "Morality Vs. Medicine: Stem Cell Research" posted on Wednesday, April 1 on WKMGLocal6.com.

Associate Professor of English Phil Deaver was mentioned in "Gathering of the scribes at Urban Think" posted on Wednesday, April 29 on OrlandoSentinel.com.

Director of Public Relations Lauren Hames was quoted in "Happytown" in the Thursday, April 23 issue of the Orlando Weekly.

Program Manager Brian Henties and Executive Director Margaret Linnane were mentioned in "Are you willing to take the salary-survey challenge?" posted Monday, April 13 on OrlandoSentinel.com.

Audience Services Coordinator Olivia Horn was mentioned in "Annie Russell Theatre announces 2009-2010 season" posted on Sunday, April 19 on OrlandoSentinel.com.

Crummer School Professor of Economics Bill Seyfried was quoted in "Jobless rate doesn't tell the whole story of recession" in the Monday, April 6 issue of the Orlando Sentinel.

Crummer School Professor of Finance J. Clay Singleton was quoted in "'Style drift' mars Kiwi funds" released on Tuesday, April 14 by the Christchurch Press.

Associate Professor of Education Gio Valiante was quoted in "Psycho-babble or Psycho-truth" posted on Wednesday, April 22 on TheGolfChannel.com.

Eric Zivot was mentioned in "Don't Miss 'I Hate Hamlet' at Annie Russell Theatre" posted on Monday, April 27 on OrlandoSentinel.com.

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April 5, 2009

March 2009

President Emerita Rita Bornstein was mentioned in "Photo gallery: Snapshots from Orlando Ballet's 35th anniversary gala reception'" posted on Saturday, March 28 on OrlandoSentinel.com.

Professor of Political Science Rick Foglesong:

Program Manager for the Philanthropy Center Brian Henties was featured on WOFL Fox 35 on Monday, March 23 where he discussed how nonprofit organizations are being affected by the economy. Click here to watch the interview.

Professor of English Socky O'Sullivan was quoted in "Jack Kerouac slept here" in the Thursday, March 5 issue of the Orlando Weekly.

Visiting Associate Professor Bob Prescott was quoted in "Crummer Graduate School of Business Domestic Consulting Project Program Partners with Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Orlando Metro" posted on Tuesday, March 10 on YahooFinance.com.

Crummer School Professor of Economics Bill Seyfried:

Women Lacrosse Coach Dennis Short was quoted in "Despite Setback, Rollins Thinks Big" and "Tars Hope to Stick in Poll" in the March issue of Lacrosse Magazine.

Director of Music John Sinclair was mentioned in "Playing in the Magic Kingdom" in the Thursday, March 26 issue of the MN Sun.

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March 16, 2009

February 2009

Executive Director of the Crummer School Center for Leadership Development Susan Bach was quoted in "Expert: County Bosses Should Refrain From Attending" in the Thursday, February 5 issue of Herdando Today, a publication of the Tampa Tribune.

President Emerita Rita Bornstein authored the article "Ethics and Leadership: A Former President Reflects on the Pivotal Role of Character in the College Presidency" published in the February issue of the on-line Journal of College & Character.

Director of Full-Time MBA Program and Career Management Jackie Brito was interviewed by WOFL Fox 35 on Tuesday, February 3 regarding the effectiveness of unconventional job-search and interviewing techniques.

Professor of Political Science Rick Foglesong was quoted in "Weighing in on Disney's downturn" in the Friday, February 20 edition of WDBO Local News.

Associate Professor of Counseling and Department Chair Alicia Homrich was interviewed by WDBO on Monday, February 9 regarding the Caylee Anthony memorial service frenzy.

Master of Arts in Counseling student Theresa Inman was quoted in "Valentine's Day love-in at Loch Haven Park is all heart" in the Sunday, February 15 issue of the Orlando Sentinel.

Crummer Professor of Marketing Mark Johnston was interviewed by Central Florida News 13 on Sunday, February 1 for a segment on recent trends in automobile advertising.

Executive Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship Tom Kruczek was quoted in "Orlando-area mom-and-pop businesses hanging by a thread" in the Monday, February 16 issue of the Orlando Sentinel.

Professor of Music Edmund LeRoy was mentioned in "Calling all Rossini fans" in the Wednesday, February 18 issue of the Orlando Sentinel.

Property Manager Beverly McNeil was quoted in "UCF finds bear market extends to arena naming rights" in the Monday, February 23 issue of the Orlando Sentinel.

Director of Music John Sinclair was mentioned in "Bach Festival gives stimulating performance" in the Tuesday, February 24 issue of the Orlando Sentinel.

Professor of Environmental Studies Bruce Stephenson was quoted in "Greetings from Florida; why aren't you here?" in the Friday, February 20 issue of the St. Petersburg Times.

Rollins was mentioned:

    on Central Florida News 13 on Sunday, February 1 and Monday February 2 during coverage on newly proposed Winter Park laws aimed at preventing underage drinking.

    on WOFL Fox 35 on Monday, February 2 during a piece on family-friendly workplaces.

    in "Israel: It's important to remember" in the Tuesday, February 10 issue of the Orlando Sentinel.

    in "Forgotten History" in the Thursday, February 12 issue of the Orlando Sentinel.

    in "Will a Maitland art center be recognized and renovated? Hard work will tell" in the Sunday, February 15 issue of the Orlando Sentinel.

    in "Sharon Isbin headlines the 74th annual Bach Festival this weekend" in the Wednesday, February 18 issue of the Orlando Sentinel.

    in "Arts critic sees troubling trends in theater, concert halls" in the February 22 issue of the Orlando Sentinel.

    in "Rollins has deal to buy former Langford Hotel site" in the Friday, February 20 issue of the Orlando Sentinel.

    in "Bach Fest schedule of events" in the Friday, February 20 issue of the Orlando Sentinel.

    on Central Florida News 13's "This day in Central Florida History" on Saturday, February 21. The segment highlighted Mary Mcleod Bethune, founder of Bethune-Cookman College, who received an honorary degree from Rollins on February 21, 1949.

    on Central Florida News 13 on Saturday, February 21 regarding the College's plans for the Langford Hotel property.

    in "Arts critic sees troubling trends in theater, concert halls" in the Monday, February 23 issue of the Orlando Sentinel.

    in "Wall Street Journal theater critic speaks at Annie Russell Sunday" on Friday, March 27 on the Orlando Sentinel blog Attention Must be Paid.

    in "Exhibit traces Puerto Ricans' long history in Central Florida" on Saturday, March 28 on the Orlando Sentinel.com entertainment blog.

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February 7, 2009

January 2009

President Emerita Rita Bornstein was mentioned in "Segal draws crowds, funds in bid for Orange mayor" in the Thursday, January 15 issue of the Orlando Sentinel.

Assistant Professor of History Julian Chambliss was interviewed by Central Florida News 13 on January 11 as part of a story highlighting the student organization Rollins Relief and their ongoing efforts to help rebuild New Orleans after hurricane Katrina. The story can be viewed in two segments by clicking here and then here. This story was also posted on MyFoxOrlando.com on Monday, January 12.

Adjunct Professor Stephen Day wrote an opinion editorial "We learned lesson in war on terror -- Israel must also" for the Monday, January 26 issue of the Orlando Sentinel.

Professor of Political Science Rick Foglesong was interviewed by WKMG Local 6 on Wednesday, January 14 concerning the action of the state House approving a revised budget that cuts spending on education and social services.

Marissa Germain (Class of 2009) was interviewed by WOFL Fox 35 on Tuesday, January 20. Fox highlighted Rollins' Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration as well as the Presidential Inauguration viewing events. To view the coverage, click here.

Professor of Marketing Mark Johnston was interviewed by WESH Channel 2 on Wednesday, January 28 about recent changes in State Farm Insurance coverages. To watch the interview, click here. The story was also posted on WESH online.

Executive Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship Tom Kruczek was quoted in "Entrepreneurs' challenge: Finding the money" in the Monday, January 12 issue of the Orlando Sentinel.

Dean of the Crummer School Craig McAllaster was quoted in "OUC approves rate increase, hears an earful" in the Wednesday, January 28 issue of the Orlando Sentinel.

Professor of Anthropology Bob Moore wrote an opinion editorial "Does Anti-Liberal Hostility Have History?" on Friday, January 30 for The Lakeland Ledger.

Holt student Jennifer Musgrove was highlighted in "Musgrove masters new role" in the Wednesday, January 7 issue of Florida Today.

Director of Campus Security Ken Miller was quoted in "New Winter Park laws would target underage drinking" http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/orange/orl-drinking1309jan13,0,7800171.story in the Tuesday, January 13 issue of the Orlando Sentinel.

Professor of Graduate Studies in Counseling Kathryn Norsworthy was quoted in "Exhibit chronicles orange-juice queen Anita Bryant's anti-gay fight" in the Saturday, January 10 issue of the Orlando Sentinel.

Rollins Relief volunteers were highlighted as "Central Floridians of the Week" by Central Florida News 13 on January 17. To view this segment, click here.

Crummer School Professor of Economics Bill Seyfried was quoted in "Scary parts still to come for economy" in the Monday, January 12 issue of the Orlando Sentinel.

Associate Professor of Art Rachel Simmons was highlighted in "Leading Lights - Movers and shakers are ahead of the curve in the arts, politics, education and technology" in the January issue of Winter Park Magazine.

John Watson (Class of 2009) was quoted in "Change is upon us" in the Friday, January 23 issue of The Seminole Voice.

Women's Basketball Coach Glen Wilkes Jr. was quoted in "Mr. 400: Florida Tech's Reynolds wraps up milestone" in the Wednesday, January 14 issue of Florida Today.

Upcoming events at the Cornell Fine Arts Museum were highlighted in the Visual Arts section of the Friday, January 23 issue of the Orlando Sentinel.

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December 15, 2008

December 2008

President Emerita Rita Bornstein's book "Legitimacy in the Academic Presidency” was cited in the article “The Chancellor’s Role in a Presidential Transition” in the Winter 2009 issue of The Presidency.

Crummer School Associate Professor Mary Conway Dato-on was featured in "Menaul Fine Art Accepted As Case Study by Rollins MBA Program" in the Thursday, December 18 dBusinessNews daily newsletter, serving Los Angeles and California. Crummer student Gigi Fernandez was also quoted in the article.

Crummer School Professor of Marketing Mark Johnston was interviewed on Friday, January 2 by WOFL FOX 35 for "New taxes could be on the horizon."

Executive in Residence at the Crummer School Allen Kupetz was interviewed for "A future where less means more for you" in the Wednesday, December 3 issue of the Orlando Sentinel.

Executive Director of the Philanthropy Center Margaret Linnane:

    was interviewed by Central Florida News 13 on Friday, December 5. The segment, which covers the economic strain faced by non-profit organizations, can be viewed by clicking here.

    was featured on WESH News Channel 2 on Wednesday, December 17 for her recent discussion at the Crummer School Economic Forum. To view this segment, click here.

    was quoted in "Local nonprofits prepare for leaner times" in the Friday, December 26 issue of the Orlando Business Journal.

Professor of Education Alden Moe was quoted in "'Poof! papers’ concerns educators" in the Sunday, December 7 issue of the Bradenton Herald.

Crummer School Professor of Economics Bill Seyfried was interviewed by WESH News Channel 2 on Wednesday, December 17 regarding holiday shopping trends and the economy. To view this segment, click here.

Bill was also featured, along with Crummer School Professor of Finance J. Clay Singleton, on WKMG Local 6 on Wednesday, December 17. Their discussion of the economy was captured at a recent Economic Forum held at the Crummer School. To view this segment, click here.

J. Clay was also interviewed by WESH News Channel 2 on Wednesday, December 17 for the story "Experts: Good Time To Refinance Homes."

The Cornell Fine Arts Museum was mentioned in "Have an art-warming holiday season" in the Friday, December 19 issue of the Orlando Sentinel.

The Hamilton Holt School was mentioned in "College students awarded scholarships" in the Kudos section of the Sunday, December 21 issue of the Orlando Sentinel.

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