AU in the News

Showcasing AU programs, professors, students and alumni in the news
Week of August 9 - 15

Head of the class
President Neil Kerwin was profiled and featured in a Washington Business Journal front-page feature about the six Washington-area universities that welcomed new presidents within the past year. (8/14/08)

Professor Clooney
Nick Clooney, veteran journalist and television host, is joining the faculty of American University's School of Communication, reported the Associated Press. In his role as AU School of Communication and Newseum distinguished journalist-in-residence, Clooney will teach Opinion Writing and Films that Changed Us, a new course based on his book, The Movies That Changed Us: Reflections on the Screen. As part of the school-Newseum partnership, Clooney will host the fifth annual AU School of Communication-Newseum Reel Journalism Film Festival and other events at the Newseum. News of Clooney’s appointment appeared in more than 40 news outlets, including the Washington Post, MediaBistro, and Kentucky Post. (8/13/08)

The state of Russia and Georgia
A conflict between Russia and Georgia erupted last week, and throughout this week, several media outlets called upon our AU Experts for commentary. Mamuko Tsereteli, a professor of international relations, was a guest on NewsChannel 8, WTTG-TV’s Fox 5 News at 5 and Fox 5 Morning News at 7 , and Ethan Burger, scholar in residence, School of International Service, was featured in KETV-TV, KOAT-TV, WLWT-TV, and WPTZ-TV television news segments on to discuss the Russia-Georgia conflict(8/13/08)

Beijing Olympics and the U.S. trade
Robert Sicina, executive in residence at American University's Kogod School of Business, was a guest on CNN Radio to discuss the impact of U.S.-China imports as businesses in China shut down during the Beijing Olympics. (8/13/08)

Flip-floppers?
Allan Lichtman, a political historian at American University, was a guest on a Minnesota Public Radio segment about Sens. Barack Obama and John McCain’s changing views during their presidential campaigns, and the appropriate time to switch positions on an issue. “They have to tread a fine line between the two,” he said. It depends on how firmly the position is principled, vs. responsive to changes in external circumstances. And it depends on how strongly the public makes its voice heard.” (8/12/08)

Immigration issues in Virginia
Alan Kraut, professor of immigration history at American University, was quoted in a Washington Examiner story about the immigration policy in Virginia’s Prince William County, and the effect on its reputation. “Right now, Prince William County has become synonymous with American nativism, and I'm not sure that's the kind of reputation all the people in the county want to have," he said. (8/14/08)

The power of language in film
Celine-Marie Pascale, an American University sociologist who analyzes language and representation, was quoted in a Pittsburgh Post-Gazette story about the usage of slurs in the film Tropic Thunder, and its impact on viewers. “'Retard' is a slur that opens up wounds," she said. "Even if the movie is spectacular, it imbeds that speech in society. You can't legislate against it, but you can advocate about the damage that gets done.” (8/13/08)

Racisim and the presidency
Curtis Gans, a professor at American University, appeared in a Voice of America television segment on Americans’ view of the idea of a sitting minority President. “What we know is that he [Obama] can't win in Alabama and Mississippi and Louisiana, and probably South Carolina and Georgia,” Gans said. “But in the areas where it is marginal you could say western Pennsylvania, it is also southwestern Ohio, and a few other places, you are dealing with this problem of the white working-class vote.” (8/11/08)

Kids don't know its a commercial
Kathryn Montgomery, a communication professor at American University, was quoted in a Business Week story about a new report focused on how companies are using viral videos and social networking to market foods to children. “With social networking, marketers are getting the kids to create the ads and share them with their friends,” said Montgomery, one of the report's authors. “It is incredibly sticky and it is viral. Regulators need to understand that.” This article appeared in more than 30 news outlets. (8/12/08)

The model professor
David Bosco, a professor in American University’s School of International Service, was featured in an Express-Times blog story about his interaction with prospective students at American University’s Preview Day. “You never know what you're going to get on a college visit,” wrote author Tony Rhodin. “But if all the teachers are like David Bosco, perhaps American will be the right place for Kid No. 3.” (8/11/08)

Sailing for the cause
American University alum and DC shadow senator Paul Strauss was featured in The Hill story about his unique way of campaigning and advocacy, particularly his protest for DC voting rights that was held on a boat on the Potomac River. (8/12/08)

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