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Colgate in the News
Read about members of the Colgate community whose research, experiences, and expertise have been highlighted in the media.
For more information about these stories, contact Anthony Adornato, manager of media communications, by
e-mail
or by calling 315.228.6637.
Central New York's farms becoming a hotbed of biomass crops
Post-Standard (Syracuse)
- September 13, 2009
Colgate's efforts to turn quick-growing willow into fuel for the university's wood-burning plant are highlighted. A video accompanying the article gives an inside look at the university's steam plant and explains how willow crop grows.
A quest for the mysteries of spiritual experience
Los Angeles Times
- August 31, 2009
Joscelyn Godwin, a music professor, is quoted in this article about the country's spiritual and cultural movements.
Viva Viagra?
Salon.com
- August 17, 2009
Meika Loe, associate professor of sociology and women's studies, describes how Viagra launched a new kind of "sexual revolution" since its introduction in 1998. Loe is the author of
The Rise of Viagra: How the Little Blue Pill Changed Sex in America
.
Coping with sending a child off to college
WALR-FM (Atlanta), KFAB-FM (Omaha), and WCPO-TV (Cincinnati)
- August 2009
As parents across the country sent their children off to college, Mark Thompson, director of Colgate's Counseling & Psychological Services, offered expert advice for those mothers and fathers feeling anxious about the experience.
Colgate University: A Green Leader
Environmental News Network
- July 14, 2009
This article highlights the university’s past efforts to reduce its environmental impact and examines its newest initiatives.
Thinking Aloud
BBC Radio
- June 17, 2009
Nancy Ries, associate professor of anthropology and peace and conflict studies, describes why she believes increased potato cultivation in Russia is a sign of oppression and poverty.
Colleges step up for alumnni in need
Mohawk Valley Business Journal
- May 4, 2009
Tim Mansfield, director of alumni affairs, talks about the success of alumni networking events during this difficult economic time.
High-Tech versus The Pirates
MSNBC.com
- April 13, 2009
Douglas Macdonald, associate professor of political science and an anti-piracy expert, offers expert analysis in a report about efforts to thwart pirate attacks on shipping vessels.
This One Goes Out to the Ones Who Love Vintage College Radio
The Chronicle of Higher Education
- March 20, 2009
The Chronicle's Brock Read takes readers down memory lane, reminiscing about a distant era in college radio, thanks to the fond recollections of his father Don Read ’66, a former WRCU news director and station manager.
Time for bed
The Times Higher Education (UK)
- February 5, 2009
Jane Jones, coordinator of alcohol and drug education, describes the impact of caffeine on students’ sleeping habits.
Apocalypse in 2012? Date spawns theories, film
CNN.com
- January 27, 2009
Anthony Aveni, Russell Colgate Distinguished University professor of astronomy and anthropology and Native American studies, addresses the hype surrounding an apocalypse in 2012.
Study: Hand gestures help children learn foreign languages
NorthWest Cable News (Seattle)
- January 21, 2009
Spencer Kelly, associate professor of psychology, talks about his research that reveals the importance of hand gestures when learning a foreign language.
What Would You Do?
ABC News
- January 2009
Carrie Keating, professor of psychology, offers expert analysis during an episode of ABC News’ “What Would You Do?” The series investigates how people react when faced with ethical dilemmas.
Beat the Winter Blues
U.S. News & World Report
- January 2, 2009
Dawn LaFrance, assistant director of counseling and psychological services, offers tips for staying upbeat during dreary months.
Teens: The Take-Action Generation
Parade Magazine
- December 28, 2008
Beverly Low, dean of first-year students, comments about the importance of high schoolers becoming passionate about a cause.