Robert Spitzer
Robert Spitzer, Political Science Department, spoke on the 2016 elections before the Finger Lakes Forum on Oct. 17 in Geneva, N.Y.
Kristine Newhall
Kristine Newhall, Kinesiology Department, had her article "Look at me! I can change your tire": Queer Female Masculinity in the Gym, published in the most recent issue of the Journal of Bodies, Sexualities, and Masculinities.
Debbie Warnock
Debbie Warnock, Sociology/Anthropology Department, had her article “Paradise Lost? Patterns and Precarity in Working-Class Academic Narratives,” published in the inaugural issue of the Journal of Working-Class Studies in December.
Diane Craft
Diane Craft, Physical Education Department, continues to share ideas for promoting physical activity among toddlers and preschoolers throughout the nation. Since March 2017 she has presented keynotes and sessions at state conferences in Wisconsin and North Dakota, and conducted state-wide train-the-trainer workshops in Mississippi, New York, Wyoming, North Carolina and California. Also, she has given presentations at the National Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Sponsors Association Conference and the 9th Biannual Childhood Obesity Conference, both held in California.
Craig Foster
Craig Foster, Psychology Department, had an editorial titled “Big claims about Bigfoot are an invitation to think critically” published Nov. 17 in The Post-Standard and online at syracuse.com.
Alexandru Balas
Alexandru Balas, International Studies Program and Clark Center for International Education, recently had his book, Peace Operations, published by Polity Press. The book, in its 2nd edition, is co-authored with Paul F. Diehl.
The book, detailed and available online at http://www.polity.co.uk/book.asp?ref=9780745671802, accomplishes the following:
- Traces the historical development of peace operations from their origins in the early 20th century through the development of modern peace building missions and multiple simultaneous peace operations.
- Tracks changes over time in the size, mission and organization of peace operations.
- Analyses different organizational, financial, and troop provisions for peace operations, as well as assessing alternatives.
- Lays out criteria for evaluating peace operations and details the conditions under which such operations are successful.
Jaclyn Lawrence ’12
Jaclyn Lawrence ’12, Athletics Department, was invited to participate in the Syracuse Crunch Women in Sports Panel held Friday, March 31 at the Marriott Syracuse Downtown. The event was held prior to the Crunch game.
Panelists also included Syracuse Crunch Vice President of Communications and Digital Media Megan Cahill, American Hockey League Vice President of Hockey Operations Haley Moore, Learfield Syracuse Sports Properties Manager of Partnership Services Ally McConaughy and New York Islanders Community Relations Manager Jackie Decker.
Jean W. LeLoup
Jean W. LeLoup, Professor Emerita (Spanish), International Communications and Culture, and the U.S. Air Force Academy, along with USAFA colleagues Dan Uribe and Terrence Haverluk, has published “Assessing Intercultural Competence Growth using Direct and Indirect Measures” in the January issue of The NECTFL Review, 73. This article reports the findings of a study conducted at USAFA to explore and assess the intercultural competence of cadets using a variety of instruments.
Rhiannon Maton
Rhiannon Maton, Foundations and Social Advocacy Department, recently co-edited a special issue on the #RedForEd educator union strikes for Critical Education journal. The issue is titled “Understanding the 2018 Statewide Walkouts” and is part of the “Contemporary Educator Movements: Transforming Unions, Schools and Society” special series that Maton co-edits for the same journal.
Gregory D. Phelan
Gregory D. Phelan, Chemistry Department, had his paper, “Properties and Structure of Two Fluorinated 1,10-phenanthrolines,” accepted for publication later this year in the peer-reviewed Journal of Fluorine Chemistry. Also, Phelan had his 15th United States Patent issued on Feb. 10. The patent, 8,952,102, is titled “Alkyl ether compositions and methods of use.”