Released: 24-Dec-1997 12:00 AM EST
New Civil Rights Class Examines Struggle First-Hand
Saint Joseph's University

As part of a new sociology class on civil rights, a group of students from St. Joseph's University in Philadelphia is preparing to make a pilgrimage to the deep South to study the legacy of Martin Luther King and other civil rights leaders. The new course, "The Civil Rights Movement: The Dream Will Never Die," marks the 30th anniversary of the April 4, 1968 assassination of King, as well as his January 15 birthday.

Released: 7-Jan-1998 12:00 AM EST
Poison Dart Frogs at Biodiversity Lab
Saint Joseph's University

Scott McRobert, professor of biology at St. Joseph's University in Philadelphia, collects, studies and breeds dozens of threatened and endangered species from around the world-- including the much-celebrated Epibpedobates tricolor or "poison dart" frog from South America.

Released: 2-Mar-1999 12:00 AM EST
Newton's Thought To Be Subject of Conference at St. John's College
Saint Joseph's University

Isaac Newton's mathematical method shaped the course of modern science, but his works are rarely read today--except by all students at St. John's College, where a conference devoted to his thought is scheduled for March 19-21.

Released: 23-Feb-2000 12:00 AM EST
Holocaust Scholars Gather for 30th Annual Conference
Saint Joseph's University

The 30th Annual Scholars' Conference on the Holocaust and the Churches, which annually draws the world's top scholars in the Holocaust to remember and learn the lessons of 20th century genocide, will meet at Saint Joseph's University, March 4-7.

Released: 8-Mar-2000 12:00 AM EST
Daylight Savings Highlights Importance of Sleep
Saint Joseph's University

National Sleep Awareness Week, from March 26 through April 2, will offer a Saint Joseph's University psychologist the chance to spread the news about the importance of sleep and how best to obtain its benefits.

Released: 28-Mar-2000 12:00 AM EST
Int'l Academy of African Business and Development
Saint Joseph's University

Investing in an ascendant Africa will be the topic of discussion when hundreds of scholars, businesspeople, and government officials from across the globe converge on Atlantic City for the International Academy of African Business and Development conference.

Released: 29-Mar-2000 12:00 AM EST
Conference to Examine Carlyles' Influence
Saint Joseph's University

Victorian writer Thomas Carlyle and his wife, diarist and correspondent Jane Welsh Carlyle, greatly influenced 19th century intellectual life; that influence will be the subject of a conference in Philadelphia, April 6-8.

Released: 18-Apr-2000 12:00 AM EDT
The Carlyles Get Wired
Saint Joseph's University

A $150,000 grant to a Saint Joseph's University scholar to direct the publication of an online edition of "The Collected Letters of Thomas and Jane Welsh Carlyle" has been awarded by The National Endowment for the Humanities.

Released: 2-May-2000 12:00 AM EDT
Empowering Customers, with the Click of a Mouse
Saint Joseph's University

A new monograph by a Saint Joseph's University consumer expert, available for free over the Internet, provides step-by-step strategies that can be used by the average customer in a wide variety of buying situations.

Released: 20-Sep-2000 12:00 AM EDT
Studying the National Pastime
Saint Joseph's University

Baseball has inspired poetry and drawn rhapsodic praise from some of the country's most gifted writers, but this semester a Saint Joseph's University's business professor is taking a more hardheaded look at America's pastime.

11-Nov-2000 12:00 AM EST
Most Pregnant Women Experience Sleep Problems
Saint Joseph's University

Ninety-seven percent of pregnant women fail to sleep through the night by the end of their pregnancy, according to a new study by researchers at Saint Joseph's University and Delaware County (Pa.) Memorial Hospital. (Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing, 10-00)

Released: 12-Dec-2000 12:00 AM EST
E-Business Is a Boon for Entrepreneurs
Saint Joseph's University

While the digital economy poses serious threats to established brick-and-mortar firms, e-business represents a significant opportunity for entrepreneurs, conclude two Saint Joseph's University researchers in a new study. (New England Journal of Entrepreneurship)

Released: 8-Jun-2001 12:00 AM EDT
Distance-Learning Center to Train Emergency Responders
Saint Joseph's University

Using nearly $5 million in federal grants, Saint Joseph's University has established a distance-learning center to prepare the country's emergency-response community for the psychological consequences of incidents involving weapons of mass destruction.

Released: 1-Nov-2001 12:00 AM EST
Lecture Series to Bring the Sciences Together
Saint Joseph's University

A new lecture series at Saint Joseph's University aims to bring together faculty members and students in the university's three science majors--biology, chemistry, and physics--for interdisciplinary discussions about cutting-edge topics.

Released: 30-Apr-2002 12:00 AM EDT
Increasing Science Literacy in Underserved Neighborhoods
Saint Joseph's University

A Saint Joseph's University biologist has been awarded an $850,000 grant from the National Science Foundation for a project that sends university students to public schools in North Philadelphia to develop and teach hands-on science programs that increase science literacy in traditionally underserved neighborhoods.

Released: 20-Nov-2002 12:00 AM EST
Addressing the Decline of America's Computer Science Majors
Saint Joseph's University

Stephen Cooper, computer science professor at Saint Joseph's University, is working to reduce the attrition rate among first-year computer science majors nationally.

Released: 24-Feb-2007 12:25 PM EST
Can Shareholders Gain If America Slims Down?
Saint Joseph's University

"Can a Healthy Food Industry Coexist with a Healthy America?" With obesity a national epidemic, senior food industry leaders will convene at Saint Joseph's University for a one-day Food Industry Summit focused on finding the right balance between the pursuit of healthy eating and the business of food marketing.

Released: 29-Mar-2007 8:00 AM EDT
Deciphering the Autism Puzzle: Prof Seeks to Raise Understanding of Mysterious Disease
Saint Joseph's University

"Individuals affected by autism are like snowflakes," says Associate Professor of Health Services Michelle Rowe, Ph.D. "No two are alike." With April designated Autism Awareness Month, Dr. Rowe seeks to increase understanding of the complexities of the disease.

Released: 5-Apr-2007 2:00 PM EDT
Easing A Taxing Time
Saint Joseph's University

Saint Joseph's University students help low-to-middle income community residents with tax preparation.

Released: 5-Apr-2007 2:00 PM EDT
Robust Job Market for Class of 2007
Saint Joseph's University

Saint Joseph's University career expert discusses 2007 job market.

Released: 3-May-2007 3:50 PM EDT
Tougher Gun Laws: Can They Stop the Violence?
Saint Joseph's University

In the wake of the tragic shootings at Virginia Tech, America is asking tough questions about its gun laws. But at the same time, Americans are also asking if stricter gun laws will really lead to less violence. Maria Kefalas, Ph.D., sociologist and director of Saint Joseph's University's Institute for Violence Research and Prevention is not convinced that it's the guns that equal violence.

Released: 3-May-2007 3:50 PM EDT
Making Sense of Rising Gas Prices
Saint Joseph's University

It's happening again. Americans are pulling up to gas stations, putting the nozzle in the gas tank, and watching the ticker reach prices reminiscent of the post-Hurricane Katrina days. But with the cost of crude oil dropping, and Katrina two years behind us, why are consumers still paying more at the pump?

Released: 14-Jun-2007 2:40 PM EDT
How to Make Your Vacation Home Pay
Saint Joseph's University

Soaring real estate prices make owning and maintaining a vacation home an expensive endeavor. There is however tax information that every homeowner should be aware of if they want to make their vacation property pay.

Released: 14-Jun-2007 2:45 PM EDT
Packing Up the Pachyderms
Saint Joseph's University

For many Philadelphians, summer brings one mandatory destination to mind: the Jersey Shore. And while the lure of sand, surf, and boardwalk pizza joints is one that's hard to deny, Saint Joseph's University History Professor Jeffrey Hyson, Ph.D., recommends adding another stop to your summer tour: the Philadelphia Zoo.

Released: 14-Jun-2007 2:50 PM EDT
White-collar Crime - Are Constitutional Rights Being Violated?
Saint Joseph's University

If you're sitting underneath a tree and a branch falls on your head, do you burn the tree? Most people wouldn't take the time to ponder this question, but for those involved in the criminal prosecution of white-collar crime, it's the critical argument.

Released: 15-Jun-2007 7:45 PM EDT
Shark Expert Comments on Asexual Reproduction Findings
Saint Joseph's University

Shark evolution expert Eileen Grogan, Ph.D., discusses recent parthenogenesis findings in female sharks in captivity. The Saint Joseph's University biologist said this mode of reproduction could have significant impact on small, isolated populations. She also gives this summer's ocean recreational enthusiasts advice on shark safety.

Released: 2-Jul-2007 2:00 PM EDT
Igniting Independence Day
Saint Joseph's University

The Fourth of July, Labor Day, New Year's Eve, and Memorial Day. Other than time off from work and a reason to get together with friends and family, what do these holidays often have in common? The oohs and awe of fireworks. From spectacular communal displays to backyard sparklers twirled in the summer night by enchanted children, Americans love an excuse to enjoy the familiar ritual of gunpowder and pyro.

Released: 2-Jul-2007 2:00 PM EDT
School Bullying Morphs Into Alarming Online Trends
Saint Joseph's University

Just because schools have let out for the summer doesn't mean children escape being bullied. According to Sally Black, Ph.D., assistant professor of interdisciplinary health services at Saint Joseph's University, "Children tend to take bullying to summer camps, which are really just extensions of the classroom."

Released: 3-Jul-2007 3:00 PM EDT
Is the iPhone Worth the Wait, or Worth Waiting For?
Saint Joseph's University

The release of Apple's new iPhone, the summer's must-have gadget that combines the features of a video iPod with a Web-capable camera phone, has technology geeks and seekers of the newest status symbol vying to be the first on the block to have one. But is it a good idea to hold off a little while before making this big purchase and committing to a mandatory two-year service plan?

Released: 3-Jul-2007 3:00 PM EDT
New Diet Pill – You Can’t Buy This Publicity
Saint Joseph's University

GlaxoSmithKline's new diet drug, Alli, hit shelves nationwide last month. As the first FDA-approved over-the-counter weight loss pill, Alli is receiving a lot of attention.

Released: 9-Jul-2007 4:05 PM EDT
China's Food Safety Crisis Exposes a Flawed System
Saint Joseph's University

China's reputation is buckling under news of food and product recalls. The recent discovery of high levels of chemicals found in frozen fish and pet food exports exposes a flawed regulatory system in the country.

Released: 11-Jul-2007 11:50 AM EDT
Shopping for Healthcare Overseas (Economist’s Groundbreaking Book Provides Analysis of Medical Tourism)
Saint Joseph's University

The exploding cost of healthcare in the United States has many Americans traveling overseas for treatment. With the aid of the Internet, patients can find international providers who will administer the healthcare they need at a fraction of the cost. Medical tourism, as this trend is called, has the potential to dramatically impact the economies of developing countries and has serious implications for healthcare around the globe.

Released: 17-Jul-2007 1:00 PM EDT
Do You Stop a College Student From Charging?
Saint Joseph's University

As fall approaches, families nationwide are preparing to send their children off to college, some for the first time. Video games, mini fridges and televisions are on most students' shopping lists, as parents browse for bed sheets, alarm clocks, and textbooks. But one of the smallest items that you may pack could be the most useful "”or harmful"” to your college student.

Released: 2-Aug-2007 2:05 PM EDT
What Kind of Helicopter Parent Are You?
Saint Joseph's University

Much attention has been given recently to "helicopter parents" so named because of their tendency to hover overhead of their children. Parents often take exception to that characterization. "When I hear that term, I resent that it's used to describe our generation," commented one parent during freshman orientation at Saint Joseph's University this summer.

Released: 16-Aug-2007 8:00 AM EDT
Why Mommy Swiped Dora - Expert Offers Explanation for Massive Recall
Saint Joseph's University

The massive recall of over 9 million children's toys has parents and children equally angry and demanding an explanation. Like the mischievous character Swiper, from the popular children's show Dora the Explorer, parents around the country are swiping recalled toys from their children's toy boxes as they sleep. Saint Joseph's University Professor Nancy Childs, Ph.D. explains why.

Released: 29-Aug-2007 4:00 PM EDT
Beating Back-to-School Bullying
Saint Joseph's University

As kids make their way back to school for a new year, incidents of bullying will inevitably arise. Whether you're the new kid at school or a past victim, there are many steps that can be taken to avoid or stop bullying, says Sally Black, Ph.D., an assistant professor of health services at Saint Joseph's University.

Released: 30-Aug-2007 4:45 PM EDT
Office Gossip Can Get You in Legal Trouble
Saint Joseph's University

Office workers are well aware that gossip is an inevitable reality of the workplace. "She did what?" "He said that to the CEO?" While some gossip is relatively harmless, other forms can be damaging to the target and even result in a criminal complaint.

Released: 31-Aug-2007 10:10 AM EDT
Sleeping Your Way to a Better School Year
Saint Joseph's University

As the long, lazy days of summer come to an end, kids will complain about earlier bedtimes in addition to going back to school. The National Sleep Foundation (NSF) is urging parents to begin gradually changing kids' sleep patterns and easing them into school year bedtimes.

Released: 31-Aug-2007 3:25 PM EDT
Stylish Swag for Cost-Conscious Consumers
Saint Joseph's University

Mark your calendar for September 9. That's the day when customers nationwide will flock to their local Kohl's department store to buy clothing, shoes and accessories by"” Vera Wang? Consumer expert Michael Solomon, Ph.D., sees this as a trend which reflects the blurring of the line between wealthy customers and those on a budget.

Released: 4-Sep-2007 10:00 AM EDT
Lunchroom Nutrition: What’s Your School’s Calorie Quotient?
Saint Joseph's University

Children obtain about one-third or more of their daily energy requirement from their school meals, and they should expend about 50 percent of their daily energy expenditure while at school. So how's your child's school doing?

Released: 12-Sep-2007 9:40 AM EDT
Expert Says: Make Healthy Fast Food Affordable
Saint Joseph's University

Burger King's expansion of their menu to include healthier food items arrives on the heels of an L.A. City Councilman's proposed two-year moratorium on fast food restaurants in South Los Angeles. While it's great that fast food retailers are providing healthier food options, Nancy Childs, professor of food marketing at Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia, says that they aren't providing them in an afforable way.

   
Released: 5-Oct-2007 4:00 PM EDT
Faculty Compete with Classroom Cell Phone and Laptop Use
Saint Joseph's University

Once upon a time, bored students in classrooms distracted themselves with note-passing and whispering. Thanks to increasing wireless capabilities and the expanse of cell phone usage, however, today's students can cure their boredom with text messaging and recreationally surfing the Internet, providing an infinite amount of material from which to distract themselves from their classroom work.

Released: 8-Oct-2007 8:40 AM EDT
Clarence Thomas’ My Grandfather’s Son: Déjà Vu All Over Again?
Saint Joseph's University

The first Monday in October means it's back to work for the highest justices of the land, and the U. S. Supreme Court has already accepted 43 cases for the current term. While the justices are deliberating about the right to bear arms, employment discrimination and money laundering proceeds, one of the issues they may not be discussing "“ at least publicly "“ is the wisdom of fellow justice Clarence Thomas writing in his memoir about a chapter of his life that figured ignominiously in the history of Supreme Court confirmation hearings.

Released: 8-Oct-2007 8:50 AM EDT
Watch Out for Tricks in Favorite Halloween Treats
Saint Joseph's University

At Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia, Joseph Cifelli, Ed.D., assistant professor of science education, recently surveyed his undergraduate students about their preferences in Halloween treats. Reese's Peanut Butter Cups was the hands down most popular choice, followed by Snickers, Swedish Fish, Twix and Skittles. "It's clear that our students reflect the national consumer trend and candy is still the number one Halloween treat," says Dr. Cifelli.

   
Released: 8-Oct-2007 9:35 AM EDT
Gray Wolves, Grizzly Bears and Bald Eagles – Do They Still Need Protection?
Saint Joseph's University

2007 has been a big year for removal of protected animals from the endangered species list. Three species native to North America that were among the first to be listed after the passage of the Endangered Species Preservation Act of 1966 have been recovered and no longer need protection. In February, Canis lupus was delisted in certain areas of its range; in March, Ursus arctos horribilis was delisted; in July Haliaeetus leucocephalus was delisted, making headlines.

Released: 11-Oct-2007 10:35 AM EDT
From First Lady to President?
Saint Joseph's University

Hillary Clinton's campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination certainly has Americans and the world talking. Her historic move also speaks volumes about the ever-growing role of women in politics. As a former First Lady, does Clinton have some advantages? One Saint Joseph's University historian says yes.

Released: 30-Oct-2007 9:45 AM EDT
Expectations About Absence from Work Differ Along Gender Lines
Saint Joseph's University

It's Monday morning and you just woke up to a coughing, sneezing child burning with fever from the flu. In families with two working parents an important decision needs to be made: Who stays home? New research says that it's considered more socially acceptable for mom, rather than dad, to be absent from work.

Released: 23-Oct-2007 3:40 PM EDT
Booing Santa: Philly 'Attytood' for Democratic Debate on Local Blogs?
Saint Joseph's University

Philadelphians are famous for a certain 'attytood' about politicians; Saint Joseph's University historian Jeffrey Hyson, Ph.D., comments on Philadelphia's political blogs and what the Democratic debaters might experience from the City of Brotherly Love for the next face off, hosted by MSNBC on October 30.

Released: 23-Oct-2007 4:05 PM EDT
Unpacking Heat: Which Candidate Knows How to Stop Gun Violence?
Saint Joseph's University

Issues of violence will be at the forefront of Philadelphia voters' minds when the Democratic candidates visit October 30. Saint Joseph's University expert in urban violence Maria Kefalas, Ph.D., offers insights on three candidate's stance on the issue.

Released: 23-Oct-2007 5:00 PM EDT
Americans Say: It’s Still the Economy, Stupid
Saint Joseph's University

The bursting of the proverbial real estate bubble coupled with a mortgage and credit crisis has many Americans murmuring "recession." Ben Liebman, Ph.D., an economist at Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia, says that despite the opinion of some Americans, we are not in a recession. He expects Philadelphia's debate viewers to be interested in what the candidates have to say about the economy.

   

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