GW In The News
November 16-30, 2006

The Washington Post (11/19) mentioned that GW offers travel-related classes .

US Fed News (11/20) published an announcement for The George Washington University 's Semester in Washington 's 2007 Native American Political Leadership Program (NAPLP). In January 2007, a group of qualified Native American students will receive individual scholarships to cover tuition, fees, housing, books and other expenses.

Reuters EU Highlights (11/24), Irish Times (11/24), and News.bbc.co.uk (11/24) mentioned GW in an article regarding research that found Brussels and Finland to be among the most competitive regions in Europe . Bbj.hu (11/28) and euractiv.com (11/27) quoted the same study by GW researchers.

Asia Pulse (11/28) mentioned GW Medical Center for offering breast-specific gamma imaging (BSGI) to patients.

Forbes.com (11/28) noted that GW opened its Center for Corporate Responsibility this year.

AFX International Focus (11/29), Federal Computer Week (11/30), and AFX Asia (11/30) noted a study performed by GW and Bearing Point that recommends federal agencies to invest more in their work force.

The Washington Times (11/29) published an article regarding the final public hearing on GW 's 20-year Foggy Bottom campus plan.

The Washington Post (11/30) and insidehighered.com (11/30) mentioned a ruling issued by a federal appellate court in decision that part-time faculty can organize and bargain with GW .

Tampa Tribune (11/30) noted a GW research study that found that Medicare managed-care plans do not save money for the government.

Gordon Adams, director, security policy program at GW's Elliott School of International Affairs and professor of the practice of international affairs, wrote an op-ed posted on boston.com (11/24) regarding General John Abizaid's proposal for security in Iraq .

John Banzhaf , professor of law, appeared on CBS Evening News (11/30) regarding how food affects the brain and whether it is possible to have an addiction to food.

Brian Biles , professor of health policy, was quoted in news-journalonline.com (11/30) and on emaxhealth.com (11/30) regarding his study on the high cost of Medicare's privatization plan.

Paul Butler, professor of law and Carville Dickinson Benson Research Professor of Law, was quoted on diverseeducation.com (11/29) in an article regarding impediments to the success of minorities in large law firms.

Elizabeth Chacko, director of global living and learning communities and a ssociate professor of geography and international affairs, was quoted in The Hindu (11/27) in an announcement of her being named the CASE Professor of the Year 2006 for the District of Columbia .

Frank Cilluffo, associate vice president for homeland security, appeared on CNN International: Insight (11/20) in a program about dirty bombs.

John Duffy, professor of law and Oswald Symister Colclough Research Professor of Law, was quoted in an Associated Press article posted on onelocalnews.com (11/24), on WTOP (11/24), AFX International Focus (11/25), siouxcityjournal.com (11/25), Legal Times (11/27), rcpmag.com (11/27), foxnews.com (11/28), and AFX Asia (11/25) regarding the current U.S. patent system.

Mark Feldstein, associate professor of media and public affairs, was quoted on query.nytimes.com (11/27) and wilmingtonstar.com (11/27) regarding general counsel at the Hearst Corporation Eve Burton's work on cases involving the media.

James (Jim) Ferrer, director of the Center for Latin American Issues and
associate research professor of international business & international affairs, was quoted in Statesman Journal ( Salem , Oregon ) (11/18) regarding how Oregon Democrats view the re-election of Gov. Ted Kulongoski.

James Goldgeier, professor of political science and international affairs, was quoted by Latvian News Agency (11/22,11/28 & 11/29), Lithuanian News Agency (11/28), and on PakTribune.com (11/22) regarding the top priorities at the NATO Summit in Riga, including a push for greater military spending in Afghanistan.

Roy Richard Grinker, professor of anthropology & international affairs and human sciences, was quoted in Newsweek (11/27) regarding raising awareness about autism.

Cynthia Harrison, associate professor of history, of women's studies, and of public policy, was a guest on NPR: Weekend All Things Considered (11/18) regarding the development and history of the National Organization for Women (NOW).

Stephen Hess, distinguished research professor of media and public affairs, was quoted in an Associated Press article posted on telegram.com (11/17) regarding the selection of Steny H. Hoyer of Maryland as House Majority Leader. The Baton Rouge Advocate (11/19) quoted him regarding the rise in the number of women in political leadership positions. Reuters News (11/27), Middle-east-online.com (11/29), and Agence France Presse (11/29) quoted him regarding NBC's declaration that Iraq is in a state of civil war.

James Horton, Benjamin Banneker Professor of American Studies and of History, was quoted in an Associated Press article posted on mercurynews.com (11/16), Houston Chronicle (11/18), and on msnbc.msn.com (11/17) regarding an historical exhibit regarding slavery in New York.

Ruth Katz , dean of the school of public health and health services, was quoted on emorywheel.com (11/16) regarding her role as the newest member of Emory University 's Board of Trustees.

Ivy Kennelly, assistant professor of sociology, was quoted in The Baltimore Sun (11/22) and The Chicago Tribune (11/22) regarding the growing ease of capturing celebrity racial slurs on tape.

Dina Rizk Khoury, associate professor of history and international affairs, was quoted on diverseeducation.com (11/21) regarding the state of the Iraqi higher education system amidst violence and war.

Murray Loew, professor of engineering, was quoted on happynews.com (11/28) regarding the use of NASA technology in creating new tools for fighting diabetes.

Daniel McGroarty, assistant professorial lecturer in political management, was quoted in The Washington Post (11/26) regarding how to improve holiday newsletters.

Thomas Morgan, Oppenheim Professor of Antitrust and Trade Regulation Law, was quoted in Legal Times (11/20) and re-published in Fulton County Daily Report ( Atlanta ) (11/28) regarding Glen Nager's connection to Jack Abramoff.

Fitzhugh Mullan , professor of health policy, was interviewed by Kaiser Family Foundation regarding the importance of the personal narrative in health policy. The transcript was posted on kaisernetwork.org (11/21).

Seyyed Hossein Nasr, University Professor of Islamic studies, was quoted in Time (11/27) and appeared on ABC News: Nightline (11/28) regarding the views and position of Pope Benedict XVI.

Lisa Delpy Neirotti, associate professor of tourism and sport management, was quoted on examiner.com (11/30) regarding efforts to boost ticket sales around the opening of the new baseball stadium in 2008.

Travis O'Brien, assistant research professor of pharmacology & physiology, was quoted in Proteomics Weekly (11/20) regarding a pharmacology study.

Michael Olding, chief, division of plastic surgery and associate professor of surgery, was quoted on abcnews.go.com (11/17 & 11/23) regarding the FDA's lift on the 14-year moratorium on silicone breast implants.

Lisa Page , assistant professorial lecturer in English, reviewed Joyce Carol Oates' novel Black Girl/ White Girl . The review was posted on washingtonpost.com (11/19).

Richard Pierce Jr, Lyle T. Alverson Professor of Law and research professor of law, was quoted in Power Market Today (11/29), NGI's Daily Gas Price Index (11/29), and Foster Electric Report (11/29) regarding The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC's) practices involving ex parte communications.

Jerrold Post, professor of political psychology & international affairs, of psychology & behavioral science, was quoted in The Washington Post (11/30) regarding the U.N. Security Council's vote to deny North Korean Kim Jong Il of luxury goods.

Bernard Reich, professor of political science and international affairs, was quoted in The New York Times (11/21) regarding the assassination of the Lebanese cabinet minister Pierre Gemayel.

Jorge Rivera , assistant professor of strategic management & public policy, was cited from his research on the environmental impact of the ski industry on newwest.net (11/16).

Jeffrey Rosen , professor of law, was mentioned in New York Observer (11/20) in an article regarding the popularity of Columbia law professor Tim Wu.

Tracy Schario , director of media relations, was quoted in The Washington Times (11/29) in an article regarding the final public hearing on GW 's 20-year Foggy Bottom campus plan.

David Shinn, part-time faculty, was quoted on nationalinterest.org (11/21) regarding the threat of terror to Africa due to the presence of Al-Quaeda.

David Silverman , assistant professor of history, was quoted on newsday.com (11/19) regarding a �documovie� on the History Channel which sheds new light on our notions about Pilgrims and the original Thanksgiving.

Courtney Smith, associate professor of biological sciences, was quoted on caymannetnews.com (11/21) regarding her research on sea urchins.

Daniel Solove , associate professor of law, was quoted in The Wall Street Journal (11/27) regarding his weblog.

James Starrs, professor of law & of forensic sciences and David B. Weaver Research Professor of Law, was quoted in epluribusmedia.org (11/16) regarding his autopsy on Frank Olson's body, which revealed controversial results.

Jonathan Turley , J.B. and Maurice C. Shapiro Professor of Public Service Law, was quoted in The Washington Times (11/20) from his interview on MSNBC regarding the Military Commissions Act of 2006 and on washingtonpost.com (11/20) and Providence Journal (11/24) regarding whether polygamy should be decriminalized. News.yahoo.com (11/20 & 11/22) and thenation.com (11/30) quoted him regarding the Military Commissions Act. Austin American-Statesman (11/23), HispanicBusiness.com (11/27), and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (11/25) quoted him in an article regarding immigration laws. An Associated Press article posted on iht.com (11/24), AFX International Focus (11/24), Guardian Unlimited (11/24), wilmingtonstar.com (11/25), and AFX Asia (11/24) quoted him regarding a clean air lawsuit. MSNBC: Countdown (11/28 & 11/29) hosted him in a discussion on the constitutionality of restricting free speech on the internet. Heraldextra.com (11/28) quoted him regarding the constitutionality of enacting a voting seat for the District of Columbia . Washingtontimes.com (11/30) quoted Turley regarding an American-Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) case.

Robert Tuttle , professor of law and D.R.& S Kirschner Berz Research Professor of Law and Religion, was quoted in Winston-Salem Journal (11/20) regarding lawsuits against faith-based initiatives.

Elizabeth Wells, associate professor of botany, was quoted in The Washington Times (11/30) regarding the signs of plant dormancy.

John Williams, provost & vice president for health affairs and professor of anesthesiology and critical care medicine, was quoted in All Africa (11/29) regarding a unique partnership between GW and Rwanda in an effort to increase the exchange of health-related information and expertise.

Bernard Wood, Henry R. Luce Professor in Human Origins and Professor of Human Evolution Anatomy, wrote a piece published in New Scientist (11/18) regarding what we currently know about human evolution and what more we will know in the future.

Susan Wood, research professor, was quoted on freeinternetpress.com (11/7), China Post (11/18), American Health Line (11/20), Kaisernetwork.org (11/20), and in The Washington Post (11/18) regarding the FDA's lift of the moratorium on silicone breast implants.