Month: August 2020
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Tamie Jovanelly, Berry College – Water Quality
Water is a powerful tool and an important resource. Tamie Jovanelly, associate professor of geology at Berry College, determines how experiences can change people’s relationship with this life-giving force. Dr. Tamie Jovanelly is an Associate Professor of Geology at a premiere institution called Berry College. She received her PhD from Kent State University, her MS…
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Michael Vargas, SUNY New Paltz – COVID-19 and the Black Death
Where do we look for historical insight on the current pandemic? Michael Vargas, professor of medieval history at SUNY New Paltz, compares COVID-19 to the period of the Black Death. Employed at SUNY New Paltz since 2006, Michael Vargas advanced to Associate Professor rank in 2013 and Professor rank in 2019. He is a historian…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2020.08.10)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2019.08.10 Monday, August 10th Michael Vargas, professor of medieval history at SUNY New Paltz, compares COVID-19 to the period of the Black Death. Tuesday, August 11th Tamie Jovanelly, associate professor of geology at Berry College, determines how experiences can change people’s relationship with a water source. Wednesday, August 12th…
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The Academic Minute for 2020.08.03-2020.08.07
The Academic Minute from 08.03 – 08.07 Monday, August 3rd Greg Hoplamazian – Loyola University Maryland Marketing During a Pandemic Greg Hoplamazian, Ph.D., associate professor of communication, works to understand what his students are going through—in and out of the classroom—to promote a positive learning environment. “Whether I am teaching students research concepts or…
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Kerry Boeye, Loyola University Maryland – Seal Matrix
On Loyola University Maryland Week: How did you authenticate your message long before Face and Touch ID? Kerry Boeye, associate professor of fine arts, looks into the past for an answer. Teaching Areas: Medieval Art, Islamic Art, Manuscripts Research Interests: Medieval manuscript illumination, representations of King Solomon. Seal Matrix Signatures, strings of numbers, passwords, a…
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Jeff Lating, Loyola University Maryland – Psychological First-Aid
On Loyola University Maryland Week: We could all use some psychological first-aid right now. Jeff Lating, professor of psychology, explores how this tool can reduce anxiety and stress at a crucial time. My primary research and clinical interests are in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), coronary-prone risk factors and behavioral medicine. Psychological First-Aid Psychological first aid,…
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David Rivers, Loyola University Maryland – Insects and Crime Scenes
On Loyola University Maryland Week: Are insects hindering crime scene investigations? David Rivers, professor of biology, explores how these critters can send investigators on the wrong track. David Rivers, Ph.D., focuses his research on forensic entomology, the interactions between flies and parasitic wasps important to criminal investigations. In 2016, he led a team of faculty…
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Jean Lee Cole, Loyola University Maryland – The Woman’s Literary Club of Baltimore
On Loyola University Maryland Week: Not all book clubs are alike. Jean Lee Cole, professor of English, examines one from history that was more than meets the eye. I live in Baltimore, MD, where I am an associate professor of English at Loyola University Maryland. I specialize in the study of American periodicals and late-nineteenth-…
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Greg Hoplamazian, Loyola University Maryland – Marketing During the Pandemic
On Loyola University Maryland Week: How does a brand market effectively during a pandemic? Greg Hoplamazian, associate professor of communication, donates some good advice to help out. Greg Hoplamazian, Ph.D., associate professor of communication, works to understand what his students are going through—in and out of the classroom—to promote a positive learning environment. “Whether I…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2020.08.03)
Loyola University Maryland Week on The Academic Minute 2019.08.03 Monday, August 3rd Greg Hoplamazian, associate professor of communication, donates some good advice to help brands market more effectively during the pandemic. Tuesday, August 4th Jean Lee Cole, professor of English, examines a women’s book club from the past that was more than meets the eye.…